Northampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs: what the numbers say
Northampton Saints meet Exeter Chiefs at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens, Sunday 4:30am (Premiership Rugby). Northampton Saints have won 7 of the 11 meetings with Exeter Chiefs since 2021.
The big picture
Northampton Saints come in 3rd on the ladder with 16 points; Exeter Chiefs are 9th on 10. Northampton Saints have the higher position to protect.
Northampton Saints are 2–2 in Premiership Rugby 2026-27, averaging 40.8 points for and 35.8 against.
Exeter Chiefs are 1–3 in Premiership Rugby 2026-27, averaging 24.8 points for and 33.3 against.
Form
Northampton Saints have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Leicester Tigers 7–28.
Exeter Chiefs have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Bristol Rugby 7–20.
Head to head
These sides have met 11 times on our records since 2021: Northampton Saints 7, Exeter Chiefs 3, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Northampton Saints won 26–17 at Allianz Stadium.
Biggest margin between these two: Exeter Chiefs by 28 points in 2024-25 (42–14).
Players to watch
For Northampton Saints, watch James Pater (1.3 tries a game in 2026-27).
For Exeter Chiefs, watch Henry Slade (0.3 tries a game in 2026-27).
At cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens
Northampton Saints have won 18 of their last 20 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Northampton Saints go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
