Saracens

12 - 18

Full Time

Northampton

Northampton vs Saracens

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Commentary

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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 Fin Smith bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Elliot Millar Mills bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

77'

Conversion

Manu Vunipola has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

What a kick! Alex Lewington takes full advantage to score for Saracens.

72'

Alex Goode played a key part in that try.

72'

Saracens make a substitution with Toby Knight coming on.

67'

Saracens make a substitution with Andy Onyeama-Christie coming off.

67'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Elliot Millar Mills coming on.

67'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Trevor Davison coming off.

67'

Saracens make a substitution with Alex Lewington coming on.

67'

Saracens make a substitution with Sean Maitland coming off.

67'

Fin Smith takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

67'

Try

A stunning solo try from Alex Mitchell

66'

Angus Scott-Young sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Angus Scott-Young goes through the gap.

65'

Northampton Saints sub George Hendy comes onto the field.

62'

Tom Seabrook departs for Northampton Saints.

62'

Saracens sub Aled Davies comes onto the field.

61'

Ivan van Zyl departs for Saracens.

61'

Saracens sub Olly Hartley comes onto the field.

60'

Lucio Cinti departs for Saracens.

60'

Northampton Saints sub Angus Scott-Young comes onto the field.

60'

Alex Coles departs for Northampton Saints.

60'

Manu Vunipola hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

60'

Try

Great hands by Saracens leads to a try for Tom Parton

59'

Manu Vunipola played a key part in that try.

59'

Alex Mitchell comes on.

53'

Tom James comes off.

53'

Alex Waller comes on.

53'

Ethan Waller comes off.

53'

Curtis Langdon comes on.

53'

Sam Matavesi comes off.

53'

Hugh Tizard comes on.

53'

Theo McFarland comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Fin Smith kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Ollie Sleightholme to score the try.

51'

What a run here by Ollie Sleightholme as they get over the gainline!

51'

Fraser Dingwall sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by George Furbank as they get over the gainline!

51'

What a run here by Jamie George as they get over the gainline!

50'

Tom Seabrook makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Christian Judge getting some game time.

46'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Alec Clarey being replaced.

46'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Jamie George getting some game time.

46'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Theo Dan being replaced.

46'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Mako Vunipola getting some game time.

46'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Tom West being replaced.

46'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Temo Mayanavanua coming on.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Chunya Munga coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Fin Smith kicks the penalty goal.

27'

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

22'

Penalty Goal

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

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Juan Martin Gonzalez took full advantage.

16'

Fin Smith steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

12'

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

10'

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Saracens v Northampton 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Sat 2nd December 2023, 10:30am CST 
  
 StoneX Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

80%

40%

Possession Last 10 min

60%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Vunipola

12 - 18

73'

Lewington

10 - 18

72'

Mitchell

66'

5 - 18

Parton

5 - 13

59'

Smith

53'

0 - 13

Sleightholme

51'

0 - 11

Half Time

Smith

27'

0 - 6

Smith

18'

0 - 3

Start

Win Probability

Saracens

76%

Draw

Northampton

23%

Ruck-Won by Tom Pearson

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Saracens

Northampton

More Less

Defence Profile

Saracens

Northampton

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

43%

3-6 secs

24%

30%

6+ secs

19%

27%

Rucks Won

Saracens vs Northampton Saints Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Saracens face off against Northampton Saints in Gallagher Premiership Round 8 on Sat 2nd December 2023 at StoneX Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:30. In South Africa it’s at 18:30 SAST, 05:30 NZST in New Zealand, 03:30 AEST in Australia and 08:30 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 Northampton Saints in 1st and Saracens in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Saracens vs Northampton Saints Squads

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