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Aviva Premiership Rugby· Season 2016
1 January 2017 at 14:30
Match Summary
Bristol defeated Sale Sharks 24:23. The match was played in Aviva Premiership Rugby 2016.
Rivalry since 2009
Sale Sharks vs Bristol Head to Head Results· 20
Sale Sharks and Bristol have met 20 times — Sale Sharks won 14, Bristol won 6, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2009. Sale Sharks leads the head-to-head with 14 victories from 20 meetings. A combined 936 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 46.80 per match (537 for the home side, 399 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 19 matches (95%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 20 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 36–41 in 2026.
Total goals
936 · 46.8/match
Both scored
19/20 · 95%
Over 2.5
20/20 · 100%
Recent Meetings
28/02/26Bristol36–41Sale SharksPremiership Rugby CupMatch Details
28/02/26Premiership Rugby Cup
Match Details13/09/25Sale Sharks24–15BristolPremiership Rugby CupMatch Details
13/09/25Premiership Rugby Cup
Match Details03/02/23Bristol43–19Sale SharksPremiership Rugby CupMatch Details
03/02/23Premiership Rugby Cup
Match DetailsHighest-scoring game: 36–41 v 2026
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 16 May 2026