Northampton

22 - 20

Full Time

Saracens

Northampton vs Saracens

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Elliot Daly has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Saracens is finished off by Lucio Cinti

78'

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

78'

Spellbinding play by Elliot Daly is finished off with a try.

78'

Juarno Augustus comes on.

76'

Sam Graham comes off.

76'

Temo Mayanavanua comes on.

76'

Alex Moon comes off.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and George Furbank took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Burger Odendaal took full advantage.

72'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Aled Davies getting some game time.

71'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Ivan van Zyl being replaced.

71'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with George Hendy getting some game time.

71'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Sleightholme being replaced.

71'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith has kicked a penalty goal.

70'

Saracens make a substitution with Hugh Tizard coming on.

67'

Saracens make a substitution with Maro Itoje coming off.

67'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Sam Graham coming on.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Juarno Augustus coming off.

66'

Northampton Saints sub Sam Matavesi comes onto the field.

63'

Curtis Langdon departs for Northampton Saints.

63'

Saracens sub Oli Hoskins comes onto the field.

62'

Marco Riccioni departs for Saracens.

62'

Penalty Goal

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

62'

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

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Fraser Dingwall goes through the gap.

60'

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

59'

Emmanuel Iyogun comes on for Northampton Saints.

59'

Alex Waller leaves the field.

59'

Elliot Millar-Mills comes on for Northampton Saints.

59'

Trevor Davison leaves the field.

59'

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

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Elliot Daly kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Alex Lewington to score the try.

54'

That's a great try assist by Owen Farrell.

54'

What a run here by Owen Farrell as they get over the gainline!

54'

Lewis Ludlam comes on.

52'

Tom Pearson comes off.

52'

Theo Dan comes on.

50'

Jamie George comes off.

50'

Eroni Mawi comes on.

50'

Mako Vunipola comes off.

50'

Theo McFarland comes on.

50'

Nick Isiekwe comes off.

50'

Tom Willis comes on.

50'

Billy Vunipola comes off.

50'

Fin Smith makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith kicks the penalty.

40'

Penalty Goal

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

31'

Penalty Goal

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

28'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Alex Lozowski getting some game time.

24'

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

24'

Conversion

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by Burger Odendaal

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Burger Odendaal bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

19'

George Furbank sets up the try.

19'

Penalty Goal

Elliot Daly does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Ivan van Zyl took full advantage.

10'

Penalty Goal

Elliot Daly kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Saracens 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Fri 31st May 2024, 11:45am PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

78%

% Of Game In Lead

19%

49%

Possession Last 10 min

51%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Daly

78'

22 - 20

Cinti

78'

22 - 18

Smith

22 - 13

70'

Smith

19 - 13

62'

Daly

55'

16 - 13

Lewington

54'

16 - 11

Half Time

Smith

16 - 6

40'

Smith

13 - 6

31'

Smith

10 - 6

28'

Smith

7 - 6

20'

Odendaal

5 - 6

19'

Daly

16'

0 - 6

Daly

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Saracens

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Saracens

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

69%

3-6 secs

29%

16%

6+ secs

16%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

64'

65'

69'

77'

Northampton

Saracens

Northampton Saints vs Saracens Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Saracens in Gallagher Premiership Semi Final on Fri 31st May 2024 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 20:45 SAST on SuperSport, 06:45 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 04:45 AEST in Australia and 11:45 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.