Northampton Saints chase fifth straight win over Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby meet Northampton Saints at Recreation Ground, Sunday 1:00am (Premiership Rugby). Northampton Saints have won 9 of the 12 meetings with Bath Rugby since 2021.
The big picture
Bath Rugby come in 5th on the ladder with 16 points; Northampton Saints are 3rd on 16. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Bath Rugby are 2–2 in Premiership Rugby 2026-27, averaging 31.5 points for and 36.3 against.
Northampton Saints are 2–2 in Premiership Rugby 2026-27, averaging 40.8 points for and 35.8 against.
Form
Bath Rugby have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Gloucester Rugby 5–23.
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 12 times on our records since 2021: Bath Rugby 3, Northampton Saints 9.
Last time out (2026-27), Northampton Saints won 71–48 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens.
Northampton Saints have won the last four against Bath Rugby.
Biggest margin between these two: Bath Rugby by 31 points in 2023-24 (43–12).
Players to watch
For Northampton Saints, watch James Pater (1.3 tries a game in 2026-27).
At Recreation Ground
Bath Rugby have won 17 of their last 20 at Recreation Ground.
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.
