Saracens

39 - 24

Full Time

Lyon

Lyon vs Saracens

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Parton bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

78'

James Hadfield comes on.

76'

Theo Dan comes off.

76'

Tom Parton comes on.

76'

Alex Goode comes off.

76'

Olly Hartley comes on.

76'

Nick Tompkins comes off.

76'

Conversion

Owen Farrell has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A series of passes by Saracens results in a try for Lucio Cinti

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Lucio Cinti took full advantage.

74'

Alex Goode played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Josiah Maraku took full advantage.

70'

Lyon make a substitution with Paul Dumas coming on.

69'

Lyon make a substitution with Liam Rimet coming off.

69'

Saracens make a substitution with Hugh Tizard coming on.

68'

Saracens make a substitution with Nick Isiekwe coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Saracens supporters go wild as Owen Farrell successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Juan Martin Gonzalez scores the try from close range.

68'

Yellow Card

Davit Niniashvili (Lyon) is shown a yellow card

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Rotimi Segun took full advantage.

67'

Lyon make a substitution with Fletcher Smith coming on.

67'

Lyon make a substitution with Leo Berdeu coming off.

67'

Lyon make a substitution with Vivien Devisme coming on.

65'

Lyon make a substitution with Paulo Tafili coming off.

65'

Saracens sub Gareth Simpson comes onto the field.

64'

Ivan van Zyl departs for Saracens.

64'

Saracens sub Toby Knight comes onto the field.

64'

Billy Vunipola departs for Saracens.

64'

Penalty Goal

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

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Lucio Cinti goes through the gap.

59'

Loann Goujon comes on for Lyon.

59'

Theo William leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

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

56'

Try

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

55'

Felix Lambey comes on.

53'

Ugo Vignolles comes off.

53'

What a run here by Rotimi Segun as they get over the gainline!

52'

Sebastien Taofifenua comes on.

50'

Jerome Rey comes off.

50'

Penalty Goal

Owen Farrell makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

48'

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

46'

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

46'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Sam Crean getting some game time.

46'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Logovi'i Mulipola being replaced.

46'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Liam Coltman getting some game time.

46'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Yanis Charcosset being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu adds the two points for Lyon.

46'

Try

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

45'

Josiah Maraku makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Conversion

Owen Farrell adds the two points for Saracens.

44'

Try

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

43'

Billy Vunipola played a key part in that try.

43'

Ivan van Zyl 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'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu adds the two points for Lyon.

40'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Lyon as Josiah Maraku goes over.

39'

Trouble here as Davit Niniashvili breaches the defence.

26'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Leo Berdeu kicks the penalty goal.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josiah Maraku bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

21'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu converts the try.

15'

Try

Davit Niniashvili scores an interception try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Davit Niniashvili took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Rotimi Segun took full advantage.

14'

Kyle Godwin comes on for Lyon.

Monty Ioane leaves the field.

Owen Farrell has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Saracens are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ivan van Zyl touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Earl goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Maro Itoje goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Saracens v Lyon 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 20th January 2024, 12:00pm PST 
  
 StoneX Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Saracens win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

35%

% Of Game In Lead

63%

61%

Possession Last 10 min

39%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Farrell

39 - 24

76'

Cinti

37 - 24

74'

Farrell

32 - 24

68'

Gonzalez

30 - 24

68'

Niniashvili

67'

25 - 24

Farrell

25 - 24

64'

Farrell

22 - 24

56'

Itoje

20 - 24

55'

Farrell

15 - 24

48'

Berdeu

46'

12 - 24

Maraku

45'

12 - 22

Farrell

12 - 17

44'

Itoje

10 - 17

43'

Half Time

Berdeu

40'

5 - 17

Maraku

39'

5 - 15

Berdeu

25'

5 - 10

Berdeu

15'

5 - 7

Niniashvili

14'

5 - 5

van Zyl

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Saracens

Lyon

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Defence Profile

Saracens

Lyon

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

34%

3-6 secs

29%

35%

6+ secs

17%

27%

109

Rucks Won

Saracens vs Lyon Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Saracens face off against Lyon in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Sat 20th January 2024 at StoneX 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.

Saracens 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 1 place in the league table with Lyon in 3rd and Saracens in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Saracens vs Lyon Squads

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