Sale Sharks v Newcastle Falcons: what the numbers say
Sale Sharks meet Newcastle Falcons at CorpAcq Stadium, Saturday 11:00pm (Premiership Rugby). Sale Sharks have won 6 of the 9 meetings with Newcastle Falcons since 2022.
The big picture
Sale Sharks come in 8th on the ladder with 10 points; Newcastle Falcons are 10th on 9. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Sale Sharks are 2–2 in Premiership Rugby 2026-27, averaging 19 points for and 23 against.
Newcastle Falcons are 1–3 in Premiership Rugby 2026-27, averaging 22.5 points for and 30 against.
Form
Sale Sharks have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Newcastle Falcons 3–17.
Newcastle Falcons have won one of their last five and most recently beat Sale Sharks 17–3.
Head to head
These sides have met 9 times on our records since 2022: Sale Sharks 6, Newcastle Falcons 3.
Last time out (2026-27), Newcastle Falcons won 17–3 at Kingston Park.
Biggest margin between these two: Sale Sharks by 52 points in 2025-26 (57–5).
Players to watch
For Newcastle Falcons, watch Christian Wade (1.5 tries a game in 2026-27) and George McGuigan (0.7 tries a game in 2026-27).
At CorpAcq Stadium
Sale Sharks have won 13 of their last 20 at CorpAcq Stadium.
The deeper numbers
Newcastle Falcons have never beaten Sale Sharks at CorpAcq Stadium (0 from 4).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Sale Sharks go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
