Leicester

26 - 27

Full Time

Ospreys

Leicester vs Ospreys

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

92'

Conversion

Owen Williams makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

92'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Jac Morgan scores from close range.

88'

Leicester Tigers sub James Whitcombe comes onto the field.

86'

Charlie Atkinson departs for Leicester Tigers.

86'

Yellow Card

Dan Richardson (Leicester Tigers) is shown a yellow card

83'

Dan Richardson comes on.

77'

James Whitcombe comes off.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Jac Morgan took full advantage.

74'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Ben Youngs coming on.

69'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Jack van Poortvliet coming off.

69'

Penalty Goal

The Leicester Tigers supporters go wild as Handre Pollard successfully kicks the penalty goal.

69'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Sean Jansen coming on.

67'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Olly Cracknell coming off.

67'

Ospreys make a substitution with Rhys Henry coming on.

67'

Ospreys make a substitution with Tom Botha coming off.

67'

Penalty Goal

The Leicester Tigers supporters go wild as Handre Pollard successfully kicks the penalty goal.

67'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Harry Wells coming on.

65'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Cameron Henderson coming off.

65'

Leicester Tigers sub Charlie Atkinson comes onto the field.

64'

Harry Simmons departs for Leicester Tigers.

64'

Keiran Williams comes on for Ospreys.

59'

Joe Hawkins leaves the field.

59'

Morgan Morris comes on for Ospreys.

59'

Alun Wyn Jones leaves the field.

59'

Will Hurd comes on for Leicester Tigers.

59'

Dan Cole leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Owen Williams kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Keelan Giles to score the try.

58'

What a run here by Keelan Giles as they get over the gainline!

58'

Joe Hawkins played a key part in that try.

58'

Julian Montoya comes on for Leicester Tigers.

55'

Charlie Clare leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Keelan Giles as they get over the gainline!

52'

Gareth Thomas comes on.

51'

Nicky Smith comes off.

51'

Conversion

Handre Pollard adds the two points for Leicester Tigers.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Leicester Tigers leads to a try for Harry Simmons.

47'

Harry Simmons makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Dan Kelly is finished off with a try.

47'

Harry Simmons 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.

42'

Penalty Goal

Owen Williams kicks the penalty.

42'

Fabulous play by Leicester Tigers has led to Harry Simmons being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Trouble here as Jac Morgan breaches the defence.

31'

Scott Baldwin comes on.

26'

Dewi Lake comes off.

26'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Owen Williams kicks the penalty goal.

26'

Trouble here as Joe Hawkins breaches the defence.

25'

Owen Williams takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

23'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with George North getting some game time.

20'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Cai Evans being replaced.

20'

Penalty Goal

Handre Pollard does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Harry Simmons bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

18'

Conversion

Handre Pollard converts the try.

15'

Try

Jack van Poortvliet scores the try from close range.

14'

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

12'

Conversion

Cai Evans converts the try.

11'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Dewi Lake places the ball down for the try.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Alun Wyn Jones goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Harry Potter goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Handre Pollard has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leicester v Ospreys 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 20th January 2023, 12:00pm PST 
  
 Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Ospreys win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

68%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

100%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Williams

92'

26 - 27

Morgan

88'

26 - 25

Richardson

26 - 20

83'

Pollard

26 - 20

69'

Pollard

23 - 20

67'

Williams

59'

20 - 20

Giles

58'

20 - 18

Pollard

20 - 13

49'

Simmons

18 - 13

47'

Half Time

Williams

42'

13 - 13

Williams

26'

13 - 10

Pollard

13 - 7

19'

Pollard

10 - 7

15'

van Poortvliet

8 - 7

14'

Evans

11'

3 - 7

Lake

10'

3 - 5

Pollard

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Leicester

Ospreys

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Defence Profile

Leicester

Ospreys

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

47%

39%

3-6 secs

27%

32%

6+ secs

21%

24%

Rucks Won

Leicester Tigers vs Ospreys Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leicester Tigers face off against Ospreys in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Fri 20th January 2023 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST in the US.

Ospreys won the last encounter but Leicester Tigers are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Ospreys in 4th and Leicester Tigers in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Leicester Tigers vs Ospreys Squads

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