Sale Sharks vs Harlequins FC prediction: Premiership Rugby, 11 October 2026

Match recap: Sale Sharks 28-24 Harlequins FC, Premiership Rugby, 11 October 2026

Sale Sharks beat Harlequins FC 28-24 in Premiership Rugby on Sunday 11 October 2026. The match was played at the CorpAcq Stadium in Salford.

Score period by period

Harlequins FC led 17-14 at half-time, but Sale Sharks won the second half 14-7 to take the result.

Prediction and analysis

Key match factor

Form gives Harlequins FC a narrow edge. Across 10 matches from Saturday 3 January 2026 to Saturday 3 October 2026 they won 3 and lost 7, scoring 220 points and conceding 325. Sale Sharks won 2 and lost 8 in 10 matches from Saturday 17 January 2026 to Sunday 4 October 2026, scoring 203 and conceding 407.

Our prediction

Harlequins FC hold a slight edge for Sale Sharks vs Harlequins FC, Sunday 11 October 2026.

Harlequins FC have 3 wins from 10 against 2 from 10 for Sale Sharks. They also conceded 325 points to the 407 Sale Sharks gave up. Sale Sharks lost all 4 home matches in that run, though they won 21-17 against Saracens FC most recently. The two head-to-head meetings both went to Sale Sharks, the latest ending 26-17, so the call is a slight lean to an away win.

Who is favoured for Sale Sharks vs Harlequins FC?

Harlequins FC are slight favourites for Sale Sharks vs Harlequins FC on form, though the margin is narrow.

When and where Sale Sharks vs Harlequins FC is played

Sale Sharks face Harlequins FC in Premiership Rugby on Sunday 11 October 2026. The match is part of Matchday 3. Kick-off is at the CorpAcq Stadium.

Key facts

Recent form: Sale Sharks and Harlequins FC

The figures cover Sale Sharks' 10 matches in the Champions Cup and Premiership Rugby between Saturday 17 January 2026 and Sunday 4 October 2026, and Harlequins FC's 10 in the same competitions between Saturday 3 January 2026 and Saturday 3 October 2026.

Sale Sharks have 2 wins, 0 draws and 8 losses from 10 matches, scoring 203 points and conceding 407. Their latest five read W-L-L-L-L, with 0 wins from 4 at home and 2 from 6 away, and the most recent result was a 21-17 win over Saracens FC.

2W 0D 8L in 10 games23.8 scored · 37.5 conceded per gameHome 0W-0D-4L · Away 2W-0D-4L

Harlequins FC have 3 wins, 0 draws and 7 losses from 10 matches, with 220 points scored and 325 conceded. Their latest five read L-L-W-L-L, with 2 wins from 5 at home and 1 from 5 away, and the most recent result was a 48-0 defeat to Gloucester Rugby.

4W 0D 6L in 10 games21.7 scored · 27.3 conceded per gameHome 2W-0D-3L · Away 2W-0D-3L

Sale Sharks and Harlequins FC squads

Head-to-head between Sale Sharks and Harlequins FC

Sale Sharks and Harlequins FC have met 2 times, with 2 wins for Sale Sharks, 0 for Harlequins FC and 0 draws. The latest meeting was on Saturday 4 April 2026. It was a Champions Cup match at The Stoop, and Sale Sharks won 26-17.

Key data

Sale Sharks and Harlequins FC have each taken 3 points from their five most recent results. Over 10 matches, Sale Sharks have 2 wins and Harlequins FC have 3. Sale Sharks have scored 203 points and conceded 407, Harlequins FC 220 and 325. The 2 meetings between them ended in 2 Sale Sharks wins.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sale Sharks' form before the Harlequins FC match?

Sale Sharks have won 2 and lost 8 of their 10 matches. They scored 203 points and conceded 407. Their latest five read W-L-L-L-L. The most recent was a 21-17 win over Saracens FC in Premiership Rugby.

How have Harlequins FC been playing before facing Sale Sharks?

Harlequins FC have 3 wins and 7 losses from 10 matches. They scored 220 points and conceded 325. Their latest five read L-L-W-L-L. Their most recent match was a 48-0 defeat to Gloucester Rugby in Premiership Rugby.

What is the head-to-head record between Sale Sharks and Harlequins FC?

The sides have met 2 times. Sale Sharks won both, with 0 wins for Harlequins FC and 0 draws. The latest meeting was a Champions Cup match at The Stoop on Saturday 4 April 2026, which Sale Sharks won 26-17.