Southampton v Leicester result
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Southampton 3–0 Leicester — Southampton won this Championship match.
The result
Southampton beat Leicester 3–0 at St. Mary's Stadium in the Championship on Tuesday 25 November. It is Southampton’s first win over Leicester since 4 March 2023, after four meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds).
The goals
Southampton led 3–0 at half-time. The goals — Southampton: Taylor Harwood-Bellis (18’, assisted by Ryan Manning; 42’, assisted by Ryan Manning) and Finn Azaz (23’, assisted by Leo Scienza). Olabade Aluko (33’) was sent off.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Southampton 2.41, Leicester 0.44, from 18 shots to 7 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
Gavin Ward, England showed three yellow cards and one red — against 3.1 yellows a game across the last 12 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Southampton: Flynn Downes (68’); Leicester: Olabade Aluko (5’) and Olabade Aluko (33’).
What it changes
Southampton have won their last four matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) 12.3, Leo Scienza (Southampton) 7.1 and Finn Azaz (Southampton) 6.9 led the match.
Next up
Southampton next travel to West Ham on 24 October 2026.
Leicester next travel to Luton on 24 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Southampton: West Ham v Southampton, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Leicester: Luton v Leicester, Saturday 24 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Southampton 3–0 Leicester · Championship
- Venue: St. Mary's Stadium · Southampton
- Referee: Gavin Ward, England
- Head-to-head (last 6): Southampton 2 · draws 0 · Leicester 4 · 3.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Southampton 3W 0D 2L · Leicester 2W 1D 2L
Southampton 3–0 Leicester (Championship): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 22 November 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Southampton for / against | Line | Leicester for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.63 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.38 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.88 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.25 for · 12.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.63 for · 3.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.88 for · 12.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.38 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.5 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.38 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: Gavin Ward, England — 3.08 yellow cards a game, 0.17 red cards, 18.67 fouls over 12 matches (1.42 to the home side, 1.67 to the away side).
Southampton
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington n 8 | 61.5 | 2.4 | 0.9 | — |
| Jay Robinson n 8 | 32.3 | 2.4 | 1.4 | — |
| F. Downes n 8 | 51.4 | 2.2 | 1.3 | — |
| Cameron Archer n 8 | 54.8 | 1.6 | 1.8 | — |
| Caspar Jander n 8 | 88 | 1.5 | 1.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Armstrong n 8 | 85.1 | 2.6 | 1.7 |
| Leo Scienza n 8 | 74.5 | 2.6 | 1.4 |
| Cameron Archer n 8 | 54.8 | 2.3 | 1 |
| Finn Azaz n 8 | 60.4 | 2 | 1.1 |
| Jay Robinson n 8 | 32.3 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finn Azaz n 8 | 60.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| A. Armstrong n 8 | 85.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Jay Robinson n 8 | 32.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Tom Fellows n 8 | 53.6 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Caspar Jander n 8 | 88 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Bragg n 8 | 45.3 | 4.5 |
| Caspar Jander n 8 | 88 | 3.5 |
| Shea Charles n 8 | 87.5 | 3.1 |
| Welington n 8 | 61.5 | 2.2 |
| F. Downes n 8 | 51.4 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gavin Bazunu n 8 | 90 | 1.8 |
Leicester
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Carranza n 8 | 37.8 | 2.4 | 1.2 | — |
| L. Thomas n 8 | 72.3 | 2 | 0.6 | — |
| J. James n 8 | 75.9 | 1.6 | 0.4 | — |
| B. Soumaré n 8 | 55.3 | 1.6 | 1.4 | — |
| A. Fatawu n 8 | 89.1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Ramsey n 8 | 48.1 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| A. Fatawu n 8 | 89.1 | 2.3 | 0.9 |
| S. Mavididi n 8 | 42.5 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| B. De Cordova-Reid n 8 | 42.4 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| J. Carranza n 8 | 37.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Ramsey n 8 | 48.1 | 0.7 | 0 |
| A. Fatawu n 8 | 89.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| B. De Cordova-Reid n 8 | 42.4 | 0.5 | 0 |
| J. Ayew n 8 | 56.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| P. Daka n 8 | 51.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| H. Choudhury n 8 | 47.1 | 2.9 |
| V. Kristiansen n 8 | 42.9 | 2.9 |
| B. De Cordova-Reid n 8 | 42.4 | 2.4 |
| L. Thomas n 8 | 72.3 | 2.2 |
| J. Ayew n 8 | 56.8 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Begović n 8 | 84.4 | 2.9 |
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Match statistics & details
| Southampton | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| 61% | Possession | 39% |
| 2.41 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.44 |
| 18 | Shots | 7 |
| 8 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 5 | Shots off target | 0 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 14 | Shots inside the box | 6 |
| 11 | Corners | 3 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 8 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| 1 | Saves | 5 |
| 547 | Passes | 371 |
| 92% | Pass accuracy | 84% |
Southampton player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Bazunu | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Taylor Harwood-Bellis | 90 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Nathan Wood | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Joshua Quarshie | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Caspar Jander | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.5 |
| A. Armstrong | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| F. Downes | 85 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.9 |
| Tom Fellows | 78 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Leo Scienza | 78 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Ryan Manning | 67 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Finn Azaz | 67 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8.2 |
| J. Aribo sub | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Welington sub | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| D. Downs sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Jay Robinson sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Cameron Bragg sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
Leicester player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Begović | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| H. Choudhury | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Wout Felix Lina Faes | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Vestergaard | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.5 |
| O. Skipp | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| H. Winks | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| P. Daka | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. James | 57 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Fatawu | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| S. Mavididi | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.3 |
| O. Aluko | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | RY | 5.2 |
| B. Soumaré sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Ayew sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| B. De Cordova-Reid sub | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Silko Amari Otieno Thomas sub | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| L. Page sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Southampton v Leicester — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-05-03 Leicester 2–0 Southampton
- 2024-10-19 Southampton 2–3 Leicester
- 2024-04-23 Leicester 5–0 Southampton
- 2023-09-15 Southampton 1–4 Leicester
- 2023-03-04 Southampton 1–0 Leicester
- 2022-08-20 Leicester 1–2 Southampton
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Southampton and Leicester?
- In their last 6 meetings, Southampton won 2, Leicester won 4 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Southampton and Leicester?
- Recent form — Southampton 3W 0D 2L; Leicester 2W 1D 2L.
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