Premiership Rugby· Season 2018
Match Summary
Exeter Chiefs defeated Sale Sharks 35:18. The match was played in Premiership Rugby 2018. League standings: Exeter Chiefs #1, Sale Sharks #11.
Rivalry since 2010
Exeter Chiefs vs Sale Sharks Head to Head Results· 33
Exeter Chiefs and Sale Sharks have met 33 times — Exeter Chiefs won 23, Sale Sharks won 10, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Exeter Chiefs leads the head-to-head with 23 victories from 33 meetings. A combined 1531 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 46.39 per match (873 for the home side, 658 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 32 matches (97%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 33 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Exeter Chiefs are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 59–14 in 2026.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Exeter Chiefs sit #1 and Sale Sharks are #11 in the Premiership Rugby table heading into this match.
Regular Season
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Exeter Chiefs | GP6 | Won6 | Lost0 | Pts29 |
| #2 | Saracens | GP6 | Won6 | Lost0 | Pts29 |
| #3 | Wasps | GP6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Pts19 |
| #4 | Gloucester | GP6 | Won3 | Lost2 | Pts18 |
| #5 | Leicester Tigers | GP6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Pts17 |
| #6 | Harlequins | GP6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Pts14 |
| #7 | Worcester Warriors | GP6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Pts13 |
| #8 | Bath | GP6 | Won2 | Lost3 | Pts13 |
| #9 | Northampton Saints | GP6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Pts10 |
| #10 | Bristol | GP6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Pts10 |
| #11 | Sale Sharks | GP6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Pts9 |
| #12 | Newcastle Falcons | GP6 | Won1 | Lost5 | Pts7 |
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 16 May 2026