Date: Saturday, 14th September 2024
Kick-off: 17:00
Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton
Attendance: 31,144
Referee: Stuart Attwell
In what promised to be a thrilling encounter, Southampton vs Man Utd was a pivotal clash for both teams in the Premier League 2024-25 season. Man Utd looked to secure another vital win to push them higher up the table, while Southampton aimed to stop their losing streak at home. The match, played at St. Mary’s Stadium, saw Man Utd dominate the proceedings, securing a 3-0 victory and leaving Southampton fans despondent after a rough outing.
Southampton vs Man Utd Head-to-Head
Historically, Southampton vs Man Utd has always been a tightly contested fixture. However, recent meetings have seen United come out on top more frequently. Before this game, United had won 3 of their last 5 encounters with Southampton, who last defeated the Red Devils back in 2020. Today’s result further cemented United’s upper hand in this rivalry.
Southampton vs Man Utd Lineups
Here is the Southampton vs Man Utd lineups today (Sep 14, 2024)
Southampton (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper:
30. Aaron Ramsdale
Defenders:
2. Kyle Walker-Peters
16. Yukinari Sugawara
35. Jan Bednarek
5. Jack Stephens (Red Card – 79′)
Midfielders:
4. Flynn Downes
17. Ben Brereton (Subbed off 64’)
18. Mateus Fernandes (Subbed off 81’)
26. Lesley Ugochukwu (Subbed off 64’)
33. Tyler Dibling (Subbed off 63’)
Forward:
19. Cameron Archer (Subbed off 62’)
Substitutes:
- Alex McCarthy
- Taylor Harwood-Bellis (On 81’)
- Charlie Taylor
- Joe Aribo
- Maxwel Cornet (On 64’)
- Ryan Fraser (On 64’)
- Adam Lallana (On 63’)
- Ross Stewart (On 62’)
Man Utd (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper:
31. Joshua Zirkzee
Defenders:
20. Diogo Dalot (Assist – 90+6′)
4. Matthijs de Ligt (Goal – 35′)
6. Lisandro MartÃnez (Subbed off 77’)
2. Noussair Mazraoui (Subbed off 74’)
Midfielders:
8. Bruno Fernandes (Assist – 35′, Yellow Card – 68′)
18. Christian Eriksen (Yellow Card – 57′, Subbed off 73’)
28. Kobbie Mainoo
Forwards:
10. Marcus Rashford (Goal – 41′)
11. Amad Diallo (Assist – 41′, Yellow Card – 90+3’)
17. Alejandro Garnacho (Goal – 90+6′, Subbed on 73’)
Substitutes:
24. Casemiro (On 87’)
5. Harry Maguire (Yellow Card – 75′, On 74’)
19. Manuel Ugarte (On 73’)
12. Jonny Evans (On 77’)
Southampton vs Man Utd First Half
The first half saw Man Utd dominate the game, with Southampton struggling to retain possession. Southampton were handed a golden opportunity to take the lead when they earned a penalty in the 30th minute after a foul by Diogo Dalot on Tyler Dibling. However, Cameron Archer’s spot-kick was saved, keeping the scoreline at 0-0.
United soon punished Southampton for the miss, scoring twice before half-time. The first goal came in the 35th minute, when Matthijs de Ligt rose high to meet Bruno Fernandes’ cross and headed the ball into the bottom left corner. Southampton’s defense crumbled further in the 41st minute, as Marcus Rashford struck from outside the box after a well-worked corner routine, assisted by Amad Diallo, giving United a 2-0 lead going into the break.
Southampton vs Man Utd Half-Time: Southampton 0-2 Man Utd
Southampton vs Man Utd Second Half
The second half saw Southampton attempt to claw their way back into the match, but Man Utd remained solid defensively. Southampton’s cause wasn’t helped when Jack Stephens was sent off in the 79th minute for a reckless challenge, leaving them down to 10 men.
With extra space on the pitch, United continued to press forward. In the dying moments of the game, Alejandro Garnacho sealed the victory with a beautifully taken goal in the 96th minute. Garnacho’s right-footed shot flew into the top right corner, with Diogo Dalot providing the assist.
Southampton vs Man Utd Full-Time: Southampton 0-3 Man Utd
Southampton vs Man Utd Stats
Here is the Southampton vs Man Utd stats today (Sep 14, 2024)
| Southampton vs Man Utd Stats | Southampton | Man Utd |
| Goals | 0 | 3 |
| Possession (%) | 42 | 58 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 8 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 16 |
| Corners | 4 | 8 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Fouls | 14 | 16 |
Southampton vs Man Utd Timeline
- 30′ – Penalty Miss: Cameron Archer’s penalty is saved.
- 35′ – Goal: Matthijs de Ligt scores (Assist by Bruno Fernandes) – 0-1.
- 41′ – Goal: Marcus Rashford strikes (Assist by Amad Diallo) – 0-2.
- 79′ – Red Card: Jack Stephens sent off for a foul.
- 90+6′ – Goal: Alejandro Garnacho scores (Assist by Diogo Dalot) – 0-3.
Impact on Points Table
With this victory, Man Utd strengthened their position in the top four, moving closer to the league leaders. Southampton, on the other hand, slipped further down the table, with their relegation fears deepening after this home defeat.
Southampton vs Man Utd Man of the Match
Matthijs de Ligt was a standout performer, not only for his commanding presence in defense but also for breaking the deadlock with a crucial header that set the tone for the rest of the match.
The Southampton vs Man Utd match was a dominant display by United, as they capitalized on Southampton’s missed opportunities and defensive frailties. The 3-0 win will provide a morale boost for Erik ten Hag’s side, while Southampton will have to regroup and find a way to reverse their poor form if they are to avoid a relegation battle.
