Stat attack: Newcastle Falcons v Exeter Chiefs
Newcastle Falcons host Exeter Chiefs in Round 5 of the Gallagher Premiership.
The Kingston Park clash kicks off at 7:45pm on Friday October 18.
Check out all the key statistics ahead of the tie which will be shown live on TNT Sports and Discovery+.
NEWCASTLE FALCONS
Callum Chick is the only Falcon who has scored two tries this season. He has also made the most carries in the Falcons squad (38).
Tom Gordon leads the league with 68 completed tackles; teammate John Hawkins is second with 59. Between them they have made one in five of the Falcons’ tackles this season.
The Falcons’ defence has conceded just 24 penalties this season – the third-lowest total in the league.
EXETER CHIEFS
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was one of three players to make over 100 metres at the weekend (101). He has made over 100 metres in three of his four appearances this season.
The Chiefs have made 141 passes in their opponents’ 22 this season – more than anyone else. However, they have also made a league-high 11 incomplete passes.
The Chiefs’ opponents have crossed the gainline on just 34.9% of their carries – the lowest rate of any team in the league.
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Exeter Chiefs have slipped to five successive Gallagher Premiership Rugby defeats since beating Harlequins 58-26 at Sandy Park in May.
The Chiefs have won just once away from home in any competition in 2024, beating Gloucester at Kingsholm in Premiership Rugby on 28 April.
The Chiefs have won their last three fixtures against the Falcons since Newcastle’s 24-21 victory at Kingston Park in November 2022.
