Date: Saturday, 19 October 2024
Kick-off: 19:30 BST
Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton
Attendance: 31,145
Referee: Anthony Taylor
In a thrilling Premier League encounter, Southampton F.C. hosted Leicester City at St. Mary’s Stadium. Both sides battled hard in this gripping clash that ended with Leicester City pulling off a remarkable comeback, overturning a 2-0 halftime deficit to claim a 3-2 victory.
Southampton F.C. vs Leicester City: Match Preview
Going into this match, Southampton F.C. sat 20th in the Premier League, desperately needing a win to lift themselves from the bottom of the table. Meanwhile, Leicester City, in 13th place, aimed to consolidate their mid-table position. Southampton’s recent form had been concerning, with consecutive losses, while Leicester came in with better momentum following a win over Bournemouth.
Southampton F.C. vs Leicester City: Head-to-Head:
- Total Matches Played: 35
- Southampton Wins: 10
- Leicester City Wins: 14
- Draws: 11
Southampton F.C. vs Leicester City: Lineups
Southampton F.C. (4-5-1)
Manager: Russell Martin
- GK: Aaron Ramsdale
- RB: Kyle Walker-Peters (Assist, 28’)
- CB: Taylor Harwood-Bellis
- CB: Jan Bednarek
- LB: Ryan Manning (YC 6’, Substituted, 78’)
- CM: Flynn Downes (Captain)
- CM: Mateus Fernandes (YC 10’)
- RM: Tyler Dibling (YC 36’, Substituted 78’)
- CM: Joe Aribo (Goal, 28’)
- LM: Ryan Fraser (Red Card 73’)
- ST: Cameron Archer (Goal, 8’, Substituted 68’)
Substitutes:
- Alex McCarthy (GK)
- Charlie Taylor (on 78’)
- Will Smallbone (on 68’)
- Kamaldeen Sulemana (on 78’)
- Paul Onuachu (on 68’)
- Lesley Ugochukwu
- Adam Armstrong
Leicester City (4-2-3-1)
Manager: Enzo Maresca
- GK: Mads Hermansen
- RB: James Justin
- CB: Wout Faes
- CB: Caleb Okoli
- LB: Victor Kristiansen (Substituted 59’)
- CM: Wilfred Ndidi
- CM: Oliver Skipp (Substituted 45’)
- RW: Facundo Buonanotte (Goal, 64’, YC 62’)
- AM: Bilal El Khannouss (Substituted 69’)
- LW: Stephy Mavididi (Substituted 88’)
- ST: Jamie Vardy (Captain, Goal, 74’ (pen), YC 52’)
Substitutes:
- Danny Ward (GK)
- Conor Coady
- Ricardo Pereira
- Harry Winks (on 45’, Assist 90+8’)
- Bobby De Cordova-Reid (on 88’)
- Abdul Fatawu (on 59’, Assist 64’)
- Jordan Ayew (on 69’, Goal 90+8’)
Southampton F.C. vs Leicester City: Match Summary
Southampton F.C. vs Leicester City First Half:
The match began brightly for Southampton F.C., with Cameron Archer opening the scoring in the 8th minute after a chaotic goalmouth scramble, slotting the ball into the center of the net. The Saints then doubled their lead in the 28th minute when Joe Aribo coolly finished from close range, following a brilliant assist from Kyle Walker-Peters.
Leicester City struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, with Jamie Vardy having a header fly over the bar and Bilal El Khannouss hitting the post. Despite their efforts, they went into halftime trailing 2-0.
Southampton F.C. vs Leicester City: Half-time: Southampton 2-0 Leicester City
Southampton F.C. vs Leicester City Second Half
Leicester made changes at the break, introducing Harry Winks, who proved instrumental in their second-half resurgence. The Foxes halved the deficit in the 64th minute when Facundo Buonanotte scored after a slick cross from Abdul Fatawu. Leicester grew in confidence, and a pivotal moment came in the 73rd minute when Southampton’s Ryan Fraser was sent off for a foul in the penalty box, resulting in a VAR review. Jamie Vardy stepped up and calmly converted the penalty to equalize at 2-2.
Leicester piled on the pressure, and deep into stoppage time, a well-taken corner from Harry Winks found Jordan Ayew, who rifled a right-footed shot into the bottom corner to complete the comeback, sealing a 3-2 victory for the Foxes.
Southampton F.C. vs Leicester City Full-time: Southampton 2-3 Leicester City
Southampton F.C. vs Leicester City Stats
| Category | Southampton | Leicester City |
| Possession | 41.5% | 58.5% |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 4 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 18 |
| Touches | 564 | 696 |
| Passes | 350 | 487 |
| Tackles | 21 | 30 |
| Clearances | 31 | 22 |
| Corners | 10 | 6 |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Fouls Conceded | 10 | 10 |
Southampton F.C. vs Leicester City Timeline
- 8’: Cameron Archer opens the scoring with a close-range finish for Southampton F.C..
- 28’: Joe Aribo doubles Southampton’s lead with a composed strike, assisted by Kyle Walker-Peters.
- 64’: Leicester City pull one back through Facundo Buonanotte, assisted by Abdul Fatawu.
- 73’: Ryan Fraser sees red for Southampton after conceding a penalty, which Jamie Vardy converts to level the match at 2-2.
- 90+8’: Jordan Ayew completes the comeback for Leicester City with a last-gasp goal, assisted by Harry Winks.
Southampton F.C. vs Leicester City: Player of the Match: Jamie Vardy
Despite missing several chances, Jamie Vardy showed his experience with a crucial penalty and relentless effort throughout the match. His performance helped spur the comeback, making him the Fan-Voted Player of the Match.
Southampton F.C. vs Leicester City: Match Impact
With this victory, Leicester City climbed to 11th place, continuing their positive form. For Southampton F.C., this result further deepens their struggles, keeping them anchored at the bottom of the table. Manager Russell Martin will need to regroup quickly as pressure mounts.
FAQs
- How many goals were scored in Southampton F.C. vs Leicester City?
A total of five goals were scored, with Southampton F.C. scoring 2 and Leicester City netting 3. - Who was the Man of the Match in the Southampton F.C. vs Leicester City match?
Jamie Vardy was the Fan-Voted Player of the Match, thanks to his leadership and crucial equalizer from the penalty spot. - What was the impact of the Southampton F.C. vs Leicester City match on the points table?
Leicester City moved up to 11th place, while Southampton F.C. remained at the bottom, 20th in the league. - Who assisted the winning goal in the Southampton F.C. vs Leicester City match?
Harry Winks provided the assist for Jordan Ayew’s match-winning goal in the 90+8 minute.
This match between Southampton F.C. vs Leicester City was a classic tale of two halves. Southampton’s bright start was undone by Leicester’s resilience and second-half surge. The result provides a significant morale boost for Leicester City, while Southampton F.C. faces an uphill battle in their fight for survival this season.
