Northampton

46 - 24

Full Time

Clermont

Clermont vs Northampton

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Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jules Bousquet bursts through to advance the ASM Clermont Auvergne attack.

78'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Rory Hutchinson getting some game time.

73'

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

73'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Tom Pearson getting some game time.

72'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Juarno Augustus being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

What a kick! Henry Pollock takes full advantage to score for Northampton Saints.

71'

That's a great try assist by Fin Smith.

71'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Barnabe Massa getting some game time.

70'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Cristian Ojovan being replaced.

70'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Jules Bousquet coming on.

66'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Fritz Lee coming off.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Tom James coming on.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Alex Mitchell coming off.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Luke Green coming on.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Trevor Davison coming off.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Henry Walker coming on.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Curtis Langdon coming off.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Tom West coming on.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Emmanuel Iyogun coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Tommy Freeman goes through the gap.

65'

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

62'

Northampton Saints sub Tom Lockett comes onto the field.

61'

Temo Mayanavanua departs for Northampton Saints.

61'

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

61'

Try

A stunning solo try from Tommy Freeman

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Tommy Freeman goes through the gap.

60'

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

60'

What a run here by Alex Newsome as they get over the gainline!

57'

Angus Scott-Young comes on for Northampton Saints.

56'

Josh Kemeny leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Anthony Belleau kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

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

55'

Alexandre Fischer comes on for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

55'

Pita Gus Sowakula leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Anthony Belleau kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Alivereti Raka from scoring that try!

49'

Alivereti Raka makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Anthony Belleau sets up the try.

49'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Anthime Hemery getting some game time.

48'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Rob Simmons being replaced.

48'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Pierre Fouyssac getting some game time.

48'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with George Moala being replaced.

48'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Folau Fainga'a getting some game time.

48'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Barnabe Massa being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Juarno Augustus.

46'

Spellbinding play by George Hendy is finished off with a try.

46'

George Hendy makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Killian Tixeront makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

43'

Try

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

42'

Josh Kemeny played a key part in that try.

42'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to George Hendy being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Yellow Card

Sebastien Bezy (ASM Clermont Auvergne) is shown a yellow card

40'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Michael Alaalatoa comes onto the field.

35'

Etienne Falgoux departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

35'

Yellow Card

Thomas Ceyte (ASM Clermont Auvergne) is shown a yellow card

34'

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

30'

Try

Silky skills by Northampton Saints ends with a try for Tommy Freeman.

29'

Trouble here as Tommy Freeman breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Fraser Dingwall is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Alex Coles breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Fraser Dingwall breaches the defence.

27'

Benjamin Urdapilleta comes on.

26'

Bautista Delguy comes off.

26'

Etienne Falgoux comes on.

26'

Giorgi Akhaladze comes off.

26'

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

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by Tommy Freeman

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommy Freeman bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Burger Odendaal.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommy Freeman bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bautista Delguy bursts through to advance the ASM Clermont Auvergne attack.

23'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Anthony Belleau as they hook it left.

22'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

19'

Try

Northampton Saints are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Fin Smith picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fin Smith bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

18'

Alex Mitchell sets up the try.

18'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau converts the try.

12'

Try

George Moala scores the try from close range.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Bautista Delguy took full advantage.

Penalty Goal

Anthony Belleau has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Clermont 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Fri 4th April 2025, 12:00pm PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 Andrew Brace

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +22

Time in lead

Mins in lead

72%

% Of Game In Lead

18%

63%

Possession Last 10 min

37%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

46 - 24

72'

Pollock

44 - 24

71'

Freeman

39 - 24

60'

Belleau

56'

34 - 24

Fainga'a

55'

34 - 22

Belleau

50'

34 - 17

Raka

49'

34 - 15

Smith

34 - 10

47'

Augustus

32 - 10

46'

Half Time

Smith

27 - 10

43'

Augustus

25 - 10

42'

Bezy

40'

20 - 10

Ceyte

34'

20 - 10

Freeman

20 - 10

29'

Freeman

15 - 10

23'

Smith

10 - 10

19'

Smith

8 - 10

18'

Smith

3 - 10

15'

Belleau

12'

0 - 10

Moala

11'

0 - 8

Belleau

0 - 3

Start

Win Probability

Northampton

75%

Draw

Clermont

24%

Ruck-Won by Henry Walker

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Clermont

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Clermont

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

61%

3-6 secs

30%

29%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

53'

59'

66'

68'

Northampton

Clermont

Northampton Saints vs Clermont Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Clermont in Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 on Fri 4th April 2025 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST on SuperSport, 08:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 06:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST in the US.

Northampton Saints won the last encounter but Northampton Saints are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Clermont in 1st and Northampton Saints in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Northampton Saints vs Clermont Squads

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