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2020 Huddersfield Giants season

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This article details the Huddersfield Giants's rugby league football club's 2020 season.

Super League Rank7th
Challenge Cup5th Round (lost to Toronto Wolfpack 0–18)
2020 recordWins: 7; draws: 0; losses: 12
Points scoredFor: 318; against: 367
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2020 Huddersfield Giants season
Super League Rank7th
Challenge Cup5th Round (lost to Toronto Wolfpack 0–18)
2020 recordWins: 7; draws: 0; losses: 12
Points scoredFor: 318; against: 367
Team information
CEOKen Davy
Head CoachSimon Woolford
Captain
StadiumJohn Smiths Stadium
Avg. attendance6,574
Agg. attendance6,574
High attendance6,574
Low attendance0
Top scorers
TriesJermaine McGillvary (9)
GoalsAiden Sezer (37)
PointsAiden Sezer (105)
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Fixtures and results

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  • All fixtures are subject to change

Challenge Cup

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Date and timeRndVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceTVReport
11 March, 19:455 Toronto WolfpackHJohn Smiths StadiumL0–18N/aN/a
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Regular season

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Date and timeRndVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceTVReport
1 February, 17:001 Catalans DragonsAStade Gilbert BrutusW32–12McGillvary (2), Sezer, L. Senior, WardleSezer (6)8,254N/aReport
2 August 2020, 18:30[a]2 Leeds RhinosHJohn Smiths StadiumL26–27[b]Senior (2), McIntosh (3)Aiden Sezer (3)0[c]Sky Sports
14 February, 19:453 Salford Red DevilsAAJ Bell StadiumW12-10O'Brien, SeniorSezer (2)3,350Sky SportsReport
21 February, 19:454 Hull KRAKcom Craven ParkW22–4Senior, Gaskell, Clough, MatagiSezer (3)7,350N/aReport
1 March, 15:005 Wigan WarriorsHJohn Smiths StadiumL10–42O'BrienSezer (3)6,574N/a
6 March, 19:456 St. HelensATotally Wicked StadiumW12–10O'Brien, Jake WardleSezer (2)10,418N/a
17 September 2020, 15:00[d]7 Wakefield TrinityHJohn Smiths StadiumW29–6McQueen, Matagi, Gavet, Sezer, WardleSezer (4)0[c]Sky Sports
15 August 2020, 18:309 Warrington WolvesATotally Wicked Stadium[e]L18–19Ta'ai, McGillvary, RussellSezer (2), Russell0[c]Sky Sports
30 August 2020, 16:1510 Hull FCAHalliwell Jones Stadium[e]L12–31Turner, GoldingRussell (2)0 [c]Sky Sports
4 September 2020, 18:0011 St HelensAEmerald Headingley[e]L6–54TroutRussell0 [c]Sky Sports
11 September 2020, 20:1512 Leeds RhinosATotally Wicked Stadium[e]L12–13EnglishRussell (4)0 [c]Sky Sports
24 September 2020, 20:1512 Castleford TigersAHalliwell Jones Stadium[e]W31–19McGillvary (3), Wardle, SezerSezer (5), +1DG0 [c]Sky Sports
30 September 2020, 19:0014 Hull KRHJohn Smiths StadiumW32–22Golding, McGillvary (2), Cudjoe, McQueen, Jake WardleSezer, Russell (4)[c]sky sports
8 October 2020, 17:3015 Salford Red DevilsAEmerald Headingley[e]L16–24Sezer (2), Cudjoe,Sezer (2)0[c]Sky Sports
13 October 2020, 17:3016 Hull FCAHalliwell Jones Stadium[e]L16–18Sezer, English, McGillvarySezer (2)0[c]Sky Sports
20 October 2020, 20:4517 Wakefield TrinityATotally Wicked Stadium[e]L14–18Wood, Turner, SezerGaskell0[c]Sky Sports
C–C[f] [g]18 Castleford Tigers
30 October 2020, 18:00[h]21 Warrington WolvesATotally Wicked Stadium[e]L12–19Gavet, Jake Wardle,Sezer (2)0[c]Sky Sports
6 November 2020, 19:4520 Wigan WarriorsAEmerald Headingley[e]L6–19Wood,Sezer0[c]Sky Sports
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League standings

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Pos Team
 Pld W D L PF PA PP Pts PCT Qualification[i]
1 Wigan Warriors (L) 17 13 0 4 408 278 146.8 26 76.47 Semi-finals
2 St Helens (C) 17 12 0 5 469 195 240.5 24 70.59
3 Warrington Wolves[A] 17 12 0 5 365 204 178.9 24 70.59 Elimination semi-finals
4 Catalans Dragons 13 8 0 5 376 259 145.2 16 61.54
5 Leeds Rhinos 17 10 0 7 369 390 94.6 20 58.82
6 Hull F.C. 17 9 0 8 405 436 92.9 18 52.94
7 Huddersfield Giants[B] 18 7 0 11 318 367 86.6 14 38.89
8 Castleford Tigers 16 6 0 10 328 379 86.5 12 37.50
9 Salford Red Devils[A] 18 8 0 10 354 469 75.5 10[j] 27.78[j]
10 Wakefield Trinity 19 5 0 14 324 503 64.4 10 26.32
11 Hull Kingston Rovers 17 3 0 14 290 526 55.1 6 17.65
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Source: BBC Sport
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(C) Champions; (L) League Leaders' Shield Winners
Notes:
  1. [a]
    Match postponed on original date due to poor weather conditions caused by Storm Ciara
  2. [b]
    after golden-point extra time
  3. [c]
    Game Played Behind Closed Doors
  4. [d]
    due to Huddersfields involvement in the challenge cup on 11 March, this game was rescheduled for a later date.
  5. [e]
    all games will resume behind closed doors, at neutral venues due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom
  6. [f]
    Match cancelled after Super League meeting on 3 November rescheduled the play-offs and ended the regular season early.[1]
  7. [g]
    Game postponed on 28 October due to 12 positive COVID-19 cases amongst the Castleford squad.[2]
  8. [h]
    Match originally set for Round 21, but brought forward as both clubs originally scheduled round 19 matches were postponed.[3]
  9. [i]
    Where teams have the same win percentage, position is decided by points scored percentage (points scored divided by points conceded).[4]
  10. [j]
    Salford deducted 3 wins by the Rugby Football League for failing to meet the terms of a financial commitment agreed in 2013.[6]

Player statistics

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  • As of Round 5 (1 March 2020)

2020 squad

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2020 Huddersfield Giants
First team squad Coaching staff

Head coach

Assistant coaches

Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice-captain(s)

Updated: 9 January 2019
Source(s): 2020 Squad Numbers

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2020 transfers

Gains

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PlayerClubContractDate
Chester ButlerHalifax R.L.F.C.3 YearMay 2019[8]
Kenny EdwardsCatalans Dragons3 YearSeptember 2019[9]
Joe WardleCastleford TigersSeason LoanOctober 2019[10]
Ashton GoldingLeeds Rhinos3 YearOctober 2019[11]
James GavetNewcastle Knights2 yearsOctober 2019[12]
Aidan SezerCanberra Raiders2 yearsNovember 2019[13]
Owen TroutLeeds Rhinos4 yearsNovember 2019[14]
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Losses

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PlayerClubContractDate
Alex MellorLeeds Rhinos3 YearJune 2019[15]
Jordan RankinCastleford TigersSeason LoanOctober 2019[16]
Scott GrixHalifaxN/AOctober 2019[17]
Sebastine IkahihifoSalford Red DevilsSeason LoanNovember 2019[18]
Kruise LeemingLeeds Rhinos2 yearsNovember 2019[19]
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