Saracens

20 - 19

Full Time

Bristol

Bristol vs Saracens

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

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

83'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Saracens is finished off by Francois Hougaard

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Francois Hougaard bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

82'

Alex Goode sets up the try.

82'

Saracens go for goal with Alex Goode taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Saracens is finished off by Rotimi Segun

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rotimi Segun bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Alex Goode is finished off with a try.

76'

Jono Benz-Salomon comes on.

75'

Max Lahiff comes off.

75'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Boon getting some game time.

74'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Duncan Taylor being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Hugh Tizard took full advantage.

72'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Callum Sheedy getting some game time.

71'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with AJ MacGinty being replaced.

71'

James Williams curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Gabriel Ibitoye

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Gabriel Ibitoye took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Semi Radradra.

70'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Andy Uren coming on.

69'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Harry Randall coming off.

69'

The defensive line has been broken as Gabriel Ibitoye goes through the gap.

65'

Saracens sub Francois Hougaard comes onto the field.

62'

Alex Lewington departs for Saracens.

62'

Saracens sub Kapeli Pifeleti comes onto the field.

60'

Theo Dan departs for Saracens.

60'

Bristol Bears sub Ed Holmes comes onto the field.

60'

Steven Luatua departs for Bristol Bears.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Alex Goode kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

The forward pack of Saracens will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

57'

Ivan van Zyl comes on for Saracens.

55'

Aled Davies leaves the field.

55'

Fitz Harding comes on.

54'

Jake Heenan comes off.

54'

Penalty Goal

James Williams does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

54'

Nick Tompkins comes on.

51'

Alex Lozowski comes off.

51'

Penalty Goal

Alex Goode does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

51'

Penalty Goal

James Williams makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

48'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Alec Clarey getting some game time.

45'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Christian Judge being replaced.

45'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Jake Woolmore coming on.

43'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Yann Thomas coming off.

43'

Andy Christie makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Alex Goode hits the right post with their penalty attempt.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Bryan Byrne coming on.

40'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Harry Thacker coming off.

40'

Saracens sub Tom Ellis comes onto the field.

40'

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

42'

AJ MacGinty has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

42'

Bristol Bears go for goal with AJ MacGinty taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

37'

Try

The Bristol Bears maul pushes over the tryline as Harry Thacker scores.

36'

Saracens sub Eroni Mawi comes onto the field.

35'

Andrew Kitchener departs for Saracens.

40'

Robin Hislop departs for Saracens.

35'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Steven Luatua being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as James Williams breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Gabriel Ibitoye breaches the defence.

29'

A gap opened in the defence and Ratu Naulago took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Harry Thacker took full advantage.

11'

Penalty Goal

AJ MacGinty makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Alex Lewington goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Saracens v Bristol 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Sat 28th January 2023, 07:00am PST 
  
 StoneX Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Saracens win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

86%

89%

Possession Last 10 min

11%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hougaard

20 - 19

82'

Segun

15 - 19

76'

Ibitoye

70'

10 - 19

Goode

10 - 14

58'

Dan

8 - 14

57'

Williams

54'

3 - 14

Goode

3 - 11

51'

Williams

48'

0 - 11

Half Time

Thacker

36'

0 - 8

MacGinty

11'

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Saracens

Bristol

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Defence Profile

Saracens

Bristol

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

48%

3-6 secs

19%

30%

6+ secs

19%

17%

Rucks Won

Saracens vs Bristol Bears Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Saracens face off against Bristol Bears in Gallagher Premiership Round 16 on Sat 28th January 2023 at StoneX Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Saracens 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 8 places in the league table with Bristol Bears in 1st and Saracens in 9th as such Bristol Bears are favourites on paper.

Saracens vs Bristol Bears Squads

The official squads for Saracens 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.