A season which started with such hope and promise for the Wolves ended in a playoff defeat.

Tom Lineham celebrates with his teammates after a try against St Helens. (Photo Credit BBC Sport)

Another disappointing season for Warrington Wolves manager Steve Price and his side, as he saw the season come to an abrupt end with a shocking home playoff defeat to Hull FC.

Warrington had the worst possible start to the season losing their opening game away at Wigan Warriors. They responded a week later in excellent fashion with a 19-0 home win against the reigning champions St Helens, in front of a sold out Halliwell Jones Stadium. A win which would turn out to be their best performance of the season.

Inconsistent form, was the problem for the Wolves in the opening weeks with Price’s side unable to gain any momentum.

The forced break in the season came at the perfect time for Warrington. As they returned to action in excellent form, winning eight games in a row, climbing to the top of the Betfred Super League table.

It looked like it was going to be Warrington’s year with their first Super League title. But their momentum was halted with back to back Super League defeats to Salford Red Devils and the Wigan Warriors. Two losses that ultimately defined the Wolves season.

They returned back to winning ways in Super League with wins over Leeds Rhinos and Huddersfield Giants, but neither of the wins were convincing.

After beating St Helens in a classic cup encounter in the Challenge Cup Quarter Final, which was a repeat of the 2019 cup final. The Wolves, who were the cup holders fell to a disappointing defeat at the hands of  Salford in the Semi Finals.

It was back to Super League action for the Wolves, having secured a third-place finish in the regular season. Warrington had a home game against Hull FC in the opening round of the Super League play offs. A game Hull dominated from start to finish.

The news of the Super League Grand Final being held at their own stadium boosted the black and whites, and a man of the match performance from Jake Connor helped Hull to victory, sending Andy Last’s side into the Semi Finals.

For the second season in a row Warrington’s season ended early with a home defeat in the play-offs. This time at the hands of Hull FC. Hull who had only made the playoffs due to the late format change. But the black and whites out played Steve Price’s side and condemned the Wolves to another disappointing season.

Thee biggest disappointment was the partnership in the half’s between Blake Austin and Gareth Widdop. The pair struggled for the majority of the season but did have some good moments in games against St Helens and Hull. Price will be looking at the pair to have more influence in games, in the new season.

New signing Matty Ashton was one of the standout performers for the Wolves throughout the season, a great acquisition for Price’s side.

The 2021 season is a couple of months away, and with Steve Price under pressure after back to back playoff defeats, it could be his last chance to win the Super League title with the Wolves , with fans already calling for a new manager after the loss to Hull FC.

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