Northampton

32 - 26

Full Time

Leicester

Leicester vs Northampton

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ollie Hassell-Collins bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Edoardo Todaro bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

75'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Archie McParland getting some game time.

72'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Alex Mitchell being replaced.

72'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Ale Loman getting some game time.

71'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Will Hurd being replaced.

71'

Penalty Goal

James O'Connor has kicked a penalty goal.

71'

Penalty Goal

The Northampton Saints supporters go wild as Fin Smith successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Joaquin Moro coming on.

67'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Harry Wells coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Adam Radwan goes through the gap.

62'

Conversion

The Northampton Saints supporters go wild as Fin Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

A stunning solo try from Anthony Belleau

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Anthony Belleau goes through the gap.

60'

Orlando Bailey comes on for Leicester Tigers.

59'

Billy Searle leaves the field.

59'

James O'Connor comes on for Leicester Tigers.

59'

Solomone Kata leaves the field.

59'

Henry Pollock comes on for Northampton Saints.

59'

Tom Pearson leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Edoardo Todaro as they get over the gainline!

57'

Luke Green comes on for Northampton Saints.

56'

Trevor Davison leaves the field.

56'

Penalty Goal

Billy Searle adds the points for Leicester Tigers.

55'

What a run here by Ollie Hassell-Collins as they get over the gainline!

54'

Tom Whiteley comes on.

53'

Jack van Poortvliet comes off.

53'

Josh Kemeny comes on.

50'

JJ van der Mescht comes off.

50'

Tarek Haffar comes on.

50'

Nicky Smith comes off.

50'

Charlie Clare comes on.

50'

Jamie Blamire comes off.

50'

Fin Smith has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

50'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Anthony Belleau from scoring as they record the try for Northampton Saints.

50'

What a run here by Anthony Belleau as they get over the gainline!

50'

Alex Mitchell sets up the try.

50'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Craig Wright getting some game time.

49'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Robbie Smith being replaced.

49'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Danilo Fischetti getting some game time.

49'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Emmanuel Iyogun being replaced.

49'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Olly Cracknell getting some game time.

48'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Emeka Ilione being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Billy Searle adds the two points for Leicester Tigers.

46'

Try

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

45'

Spellbinding play by Nicky Smith is finished off with a try.

45'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Anthony Belleau coming on.

43'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Tommy Freeman coming off.

43'

Ollie Hassell-Collins makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

The left post denies Fin Smith from adding the extras.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Northampton Saints is finished off by Tom Pearson, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Edoardo Todaro played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Edoardo Todaro being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Penalty Goal

Billy Searle has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

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

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Northampton Saints is finished off by Edoardo Todaro, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Edoardo Todaro being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Tom Litchfield sets up the try.

34'

Trouble here as Freddie Steward breaches the defence.

29'

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

21'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with George Hendy being replaced.

21'

Conversion

Billy Searle converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Leicester Tigers is finished off by Freddie Steward

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Freddie Steward bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

18'

Jack van Poortvliet sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Emeka Ilione bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Freddie Steward took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Northampton Saints results in a try for Fin Smith

11'

Alex Mitchell played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Alex Mitchell took full advantage.

11'

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

Penalty Goal

Billy Searle has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee Luke Pearce blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Leicester 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 11th October 2025, 07:05am PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Luke Pearce

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

51%

% Of Game In Lead

48%

28%

Possession Last 10 min

72%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

O'Connor

71'

32 - 26

Smith

32 - 23

68'

Smith

29 - 23

61'

Belleau

27 - 23

60'

Searle

55'

22 - 23

Belleau

22 - 20

50'

Searle

46'

17 - 20

Wells

45'

17 - 18

Half Time

Pearson

17 - 13

41'

Searle

38'

12 - 13

Todaro

12 - 10

34'

Searle

19'

7 - 10

Steward

18'

7 - 8

Smith

7 - 3

12'

Smith

5 - 3

11'

Searle

0 - 3

Start

Win Probability

Northampton

74%

Draw

Leicester

25%

Scrum-Won by Archie McParland

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Leicester

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Leicester

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

58%

3-6 secs

23%

16%

6+ secs

17%

25%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

66'

67'

70'

75'

76'

Northampton

Leicester

Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Leicester Tigers in Gallagher Premiership Round 3 on Sat 11th October 2025 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:05 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 16:05 SAST, 03:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:05 EST on Flo Rugby 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 2 places in the league table with Leicester Tigers in 2nd and Northampton Saints in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers Squads

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