Leicester

19 - 10

Full Time

Saracens

Leicester vs Saracens

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Olly Cracknell comes on.

75'

Tommy Reffell comes off.

75'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Shillcock getting some game time.

73'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Freddie Steward being replaced.

73'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Harry Wells getting some game time.

71'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with George Martin being replaced.

71'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Finn Theobald-Thomas getting some game time.

71'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Julian Montoya being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Elliot Daly took full advantage.

69'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Kyle Hatherell coming on.

69'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Matt Rogerson coming off.

69'

Saracens make a substitution with Alex Lewington coming on.

68'

Saracens make a substitution with Rotimi Segun coming off.

68'

Saracens make a substitution with Andy Christie coming on.

68'

Saracens make a substitution with Theo McFarland coming off.

68'

Saracens make a substitution with Logovi'i Mulipola coming on.

67'

Saracens make a substitution with Sam Crean coming off.

67'

Leicester Tigers sub Francois van Wyk comes onto the field.

61'

James Cronin departs for Leicester Tigers.

61'

Leicester Tigers sub Will Hurd comes onto the field.

61'

Joe Heyes departs for Leicester Tigers.

61'

Conversion

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

61'

Try

Great hands by Leicester Tigers leads to a try for Harry Simmons

60'

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

60'

Handre Pollard played a key part in that try.

59'

Ivan van Zyl comes on for Saracens.

58'

Gareth Simpson leaves the field.

58'

Yellow Card

Maro Itoje (Saracens) is shown a yellow card

56'

Ben Youngs comes on.

54'

Tom Whiteley comes off.

54'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Nick Isiekwe getting some game time.

49'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Hugh Tizard being replaced.

49'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Oli Hoskins getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

Tom Parton 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.

40'

Fabulous play by Leicester Tigers has led to Dan Kelly being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Handre Pollard does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Matt Rogerson scores from close range.

33'

Tom Whiteley sets up the try.

33'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dan Kelly bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

24'

Penalty Goal

Owen Farrell adds the points for Saracens.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lucio Cinti bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

21'

Conversion

Owen Farrell makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Saracens is finished off by Tom Parton

19'

Elliot Daly sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Elliot Daly bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Mike Brown took full advantage.

15'

Handre Pollard has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

12'

Try

Dan Kelly scores an interception try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Dan Kelly took full advantage.

10'

Theo Dan comes on for Saracens.

Kapeli Pifeleti leaves the field.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leicester v Saracens 
  
 Round 11 
  
 Sat 6th January 2024, 07:05am PST 
  
 Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Leicester win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

71%

% Of Game In Lead

16%

48%

Possession Last 10 min

52%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Pollard

19 - 10

61'

Simmons

17 - 10

60'

Itoje

56'

12 - 10

Half Time

Pollard

12 - 10

34'

Rogerson

10 - 10

33'

Farrell

23'

5 - 10

Farrell

20'

5 - 7

Parton

19'

5 - 5

Kelly

5 - 0

10'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Leicester

Saracens

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Defence Profile

Leicester

Saracens

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

51%

3-6 secs

22%

30%

6+ secs

22%

13%

Rucks Won

Leicester Tigers vs Saracens Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leicester Tigers face off against Saracens in Gallagher Premiership Round 11 on Sat 6th January 2024 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:05. In South Africa it’s at 17:05 SAST, 04:05 NZST in New Zealand, 02:05 AEST in Australia and 07:05 EST in the US.

Leicester Tigers won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Saracens in 4th and Leicester Tigers in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Leicester Tigers vs Saracens Squads

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