Exeter Chiefs v Northampton Saints: what the numbers say
Exeter Chiefs meet Northampton Saints at Sandy Park, Saturday 11:00am (Premiership Rugby). Northampton Saints have won 7 of the 11 meetings with Exeter Chiefs since 2021.
The big picture
Exeter Chiefs come in 9th on the ladder with 10 points; Northampton Saints are 3rd on 16. Northampton Saints are the side higher up the table.
Exeter Chiefs are 1–3 in Premiership Rugby 2026-27, averaging 24.8 points for and 33.3 against.
Northampton Saints are 2–2 in Premiership Rugby 2026-27, averaging 40.8 points for and 35.8 against.
Form
Exeter Chiefs have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Bristol Rugby 7–20.
Northampton Saints have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Leicester Tigers 7–28.
Head to head
These sides have met 11 times on our records since 2021: Exeter Chiefs 3, Northampton Saints 7, 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 Exeter Chiefs, watch Henry Slade (0.3 tries a game in 2026-27).
For Northampton Saints, watch James Pater (1.3 tries a game in 2026-27).
At Sandy Park
Exeter Chiefs have won 12 of their last 19 at Sandy Park.
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.
