Northampton

27 - 33

Full Time

Bristol

Bristol vs Northampton

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Litchfield bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

79'

Tom Lockett comes on.

77'

Sam Graham comes off.

77'

Bristol Bears decided to go for goal with James Williams taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Kieran Marmion comes on.

76'

Harry Randall comes off.

76'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Jake Heenan getting some game time.

73'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Thomas being replaced.

73'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith has kicked a penalty goal.

73'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with James Williams getting some game time.

71'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Callum Sheedy being replaced.

71'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Will Capon getting some game time.

71'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Harry Thacker being replaced.

71'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with James Grayson getting some game time.

71'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with James Ramm being replaced.

71'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Archie McParland coming on.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Tom James coming off.

66'

Bristol Bears sub George Kloska comes onto the field.

60'

Max Lahiff departs for Bristol Bears.

60'

Bristol Bears sub Josh Caulfield comes onto the field.

60'

James Dun departs for Bristol Bears.

60'

Callum Sheedy curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

60'

Try

The Bristol Bears pack has powered over for Harry Thacker to score the try.

59'

Yellow Card

Sam Graham (Northampton Saints) is shown a yellow card

57'

Chunya Munga comes on for Northampton Saints.

55'

Alex Moon leaves the field.

55'

Jake Garside comes on.

54'

Tommy Freeman comes off.

54'

Penalty Goal

Callum Sheedy does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

Alex Waller comes on.

51'

Ethan Waller comes off.

51'

Robbie Smith comes on.

51'

Curtis Langdon comes off.

51'

Elliot Millar-Mills comes on.

51'

Trevor Davison comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Callum Sheedy kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Max Lahiff from scoring as they record the try for Bristol Bears.

50'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Fin Smith will have to re-adjust the radar.

41'

Try

A clever kick there by Northampton Saints allows Tommy Freeman to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

42'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

42'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Magnus Bradbury dots the ball down from close range.

41'

Harry Randall played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Daniel Thomas being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Penalty Goal

Callum Sheedy has kicked a penalty goal.

37'

Bristol Bears sub Piers O'Conor comes onto the field.

35'

Virimi Vakatawa departs for Bristol Bears.

35'

Trouble here as Angus Scott-Young breaches the defence.

25'

Fin Smith curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

23'

Try

Tom Pearson goes on their own for a try.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Pearson bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Tom James.

22'

Yellow Card

Gabriel Ibitoye (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

21'

Penalty Goal

Callum Sheedy does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Northampton Saints results in a try for Tom Seabrook

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Seabrook took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by James Ramm is finished off with a try.

13'

Callum Sheedy hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Magnus Bradbury

11'

Callum Sheedy played a key part in that try.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as James Ramm goes through the gap.

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Tom Seabrook

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Seabrook goes through the gap.

James Ramm sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Bristol 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 21st October 2023, 07:00am PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

60%

% Of Game In Lead

36%

54%

Possession Last 10 min

46%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

27 - 33

73'

Thacker

59'

24 - 33

Graham

24 - 28

57'

Sheedy

53'

24 - 28

Sheedy

51'

24 - 25

Lahiff

50'

24 - 23

Freeman

24 - 18

40'

Half Time

Sheedy

42'

19 - 18

Bradbury

41'

19 - 16

Sheedy

37'

19 - 11

Pearson

19 - 8

22'

Ibitoye

21'

14 - 8

Sheedy

16'

14 - 8

Smith

14 - 5

14'

Seabrook

12 - 5

13'

Bradbury

11'

7 - 5

Smith

7 - 0

Seabrook

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Bristol

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Bristol

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

39%

3-6 secs

31%

42%

6+ secs

12%

15%

100

Rucks Won

Northampton Saints vs Bristol Bears Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Bristol Bears in Gallagher Premiership Round 2 on Sat 21st October 2023 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 03:00 NZST in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Bristol Bears won the last encounter but Bristol Bears are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Bristol Bears in 1st and Northampton Saints in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Northampton Saints vs Bristol Bears Squads

The official squads for Northampton Saints vs Bristol Bears will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.