Northampton

41 - 30

Full Time

Saracens

Northampton vs Saracens

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Alex Goode takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Saracens is finished off by Alex Lewington

80'

Sean Maitland sets up the try.

80'

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

80'

Saracens go for goal with Alex Goode taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

Try

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

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alex Lewington bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Alex Goode is finished off with a try.

79'

Yellow Card

Fin Smith (Northampton Saints) is shown a yellow card

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nick Tompkins bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

78'

Archie McParland comes on.

75'

Tom James comes off.

75'

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

74'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with James Ramm being replaced.

74'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Edward Prowse coming on.

69'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Trevor Davison coming off.

69'

Saracens make a substitution with Gareth Simpson coming on.

69'

Saracens make a substitution with Owen Farrell coming off.

69'

Saracens make a substitution with Christian Judge coming on.

69'

Saracens make a substitution with Marco Riccioni coming off.

69'

Conversion

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

69'

Try

A series of passes by Northampton Saints results in a try for Ollie Sleightholme

68'

That's a great try assist by Fraser Dingwall.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Fraser Dingwall took full advantage.

68'

Saracens sub Hugh Tizard comes onto the field.

63'

Nick Isiekwe departs for Saracens.

63'

Conversion

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

61'

Try

Great hands by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Tommy Freeman

61'

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

61'

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

61'

Northampton Saints sub Temo Mayanavanua comes onto the field.

61'

Alex Moon departs for Northampton Saints.

61'

Yellow Card

Alex Lewington (Saracens) is shown a yellow card

60'

Alex Goode comes on for Saracens.

59'

Elliot Daly leaves the field.

59'

Sam Matavesi comes on for Northampton Saints.

59'

Curtis Langdon leaves the field.

59'

Tom Willis comes on for Saracens.

56'

Billy Vunipola leaves the field.

56'

Lewis Ludlam comes on for Northampton Saints.

56'

Courtney Lawes leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

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

55'

Try

Ben Earl scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

54'

What a run here by Ben Earl as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Elliot Daly as they get over the gainline!

54'

Fin Smith will not be happy with that drop goal attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

53'

What a run here by Theo Dan as they get over the gainline!

52'

Penalty Goal

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

51'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Eroni Mawi getting some game time.

48'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Mako Vunipola being replaced.

48'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Theo Dan getting some game time.

48'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Jamie George being replaced.

48'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Alex Waller getting some game time.

46'

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

46'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Sam Graham getting some game time.

46'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Juarno Augustus being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Northampton Saints leads to a try for James Ramm.

45'

James Ramm makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

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

45'

Curtis Langdon makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Penalty Goal

Owen Farrell kicks the penalty.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Saracens sub Ben Earl comes onto the field.

38'

Juan Martin Gonzalez departs for Saracens.

38'

Fabulous play by Saracens has led to Juan Martin Gonzalez being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Penalty Goal

Owen Farrell adds the points for Saracens.

24'

Conversion

Owen Farrell converts the try.

19'

Try

Theo McFarland goes on their own for a try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Theo McFarland bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

18'

Penalty Goal

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

17'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Northampton Saints results in a try for James Ramm

10'

Ollie Sleightholme played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Ollie Sleightholme took full advantage.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Fraser Dingwall took full advantage.

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Alex Coles

The defensive line has been broken as Alex Coles goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Fin Smith.

The defensive line has been broken as Trevor Davison goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Saracens 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Fri 29th March 2024, 12:45pm PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +11

Time in lead

Mins in lead

96%

% Of Game In Lead

16%

Possession Last 10 min

84%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lewington

80'

41 - 30

Lewington

79'

41 - 25

Smith

41 - 20

78'

Smith

41 - 20

69'

Sleightholme

39 - 20

68'

Smith

34 - 20

61'

Freeman

32 - 20

61'

Lewington

60'

27 - 20

Farrell

55'

27 - 20

Earl

54'

27 - 18

Smith

27 - 13

51'

Smith

24 - 13

45'

Ramm

22 - 13

45'

Farrell

43'

17 - 13

Half Time

Farrell

24'

17 - 10

Farrell

19'

17 - 7

McFarland

18'

17 - 5

Smith

17 - 0

17'

Smith

14 - 0

11'

Ramm

12 - 0

10'

Smith

7 - 0

Coles

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

6.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Saracens

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Saracens

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

40%

56%

3-6 secs

35%

32%

6+ secs

24%

Rucks Won

117

Last 5 Penalties

63'

71'

73'

74'

78'

Northampton

Saracens

Northampton Saints vs Saracens Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Saracens in Gallagher Premiership Round 14 on Fri 29th March 2024 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45. In South Africa it’s at 21:45 SAST, 08:45 NZST in New Zealand, 06:45 AEST in Australia and 12:45 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 Saracens in 1st and Northampton Saints in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Northampton Saints vs Saracens Squads

The official squads for Northampton Saints 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.