Northampton Saints v Bristol Rugby: what the numbers say
Northampton Saints meet Bristol Rugby at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens, Saturday 11:00pm (Premiership Rugby). Northampton Saints have won their last 11 games at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens.
The big picture
Northampton Saints come in 3rd on the ladder with 16 points; Bristol Rugby are 6th on 15. 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.
Bristol Rugby are 3–2 in Premiership Rugby 2026-27, averaging 23.6 points for and 21.8 against.
Form
Northampton Saints have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Leicester Tigers 7–28.
Bristol Rugby have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Leicester Tigers 16–22.
Head to head
These sides have met 11 times on our records since 2021: Northampton Saints 5, Bristol Rugby 6.
Last time out (2026-27), Bristol Rugby won 41–26 at Ashton Gate.
Biggest margin between these two: Northampton Saints by 61 points in 2025-26 (94–33).
Players to watch
For Northampton Saints, watch James Pater (1.3 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.
The deeper numbers
Northampton Saints have won their last 11 games at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Northampton Saints have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
