Southampton v Arsenal result
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Southampton 1–1 Arsenal — this Premier League match was drawn.
The result
Southampton and Arsenal drew 1–1 at St. Mary's Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday 23 October. Arsenal have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Arsenal led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Arsenal: Granit Xhaka (11’, assisted by Ben White); Southampton: Stuart Armstrong (65’, assisted by Mohamed Elyounoussi).
Discipline
R. Jones showed three yellow cards — against 4.7 yellows a game across the last 14 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Southampton: T. Walcott (89’) and Lyanco (90+3’); Arsenal: Bukayo Saka (29’).
What it changes
Southampton are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Arsenal are unbeaten in their last nine matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Stuart Armstrong (Southampton) 5.9, Granit Xhaka (Arsenal) 5.7 and Ben White (Arsenal) 4.8 led the match.
Next up
Southampton next travel to West Ham on 24 October 2026.
Arsenal next travel to Bayern München on 21 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 Arsenal: Bayern München v Arsenal, Wednesday 21 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Southampton 1–1 Arsenal · Premier League
- Venue: St. Mary's Stadium · Southampton
- Referee: R. Jones
- Head-to-head (last 6): Southampton 2 · draws 1 · Arsenal 3 · 2.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Southampton 1W 1D 3L · Arsenal 5W 0D 0L
Southampton 1–1 Arsenal (Premier League): 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 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2022. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Southampton for / against | Line | Arsenal for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.63 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2.13 for · 0.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.67 for · 6.83 against n 6 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.13 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.5 for · 13.33 against n 6 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 15.38 for · 8 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.33 for · 3.5 against n 6 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.25 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.17 for · 9 against n 6 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.38 for · 9.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.83 for · 2 against n 6 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.75 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: R. Jones — 4.71 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 22.57 fouls over 14 matches (2.29 to the home side, 2.43 to the away side).
Southampton
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Diallo n 8 | 51.1 | 2.2 | 0.9 | G. Xhaka |
| S. Mara n 8 | 26.9 | 2.1 | 0.4 | — |
| C. Adams n 8 | 85.6 | 1.8 | 1.1 | — |
| S. Armstrong n 8 | 45.6 | 1.7 | 1.5 | G. Xhaka |
| R. Lavia n 7 | 74.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Mara n 8 | 26.9 | 2.9 | 0.8 |
| Mohamed Elyounoussi n 8 | 63.5 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| C. Adams n 8 | 85.6 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| A. Armstrong n 8 | 71.9 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Samuel Edozie n 5 | 26.4 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Perraud n 8 | 62.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| C. Adams n 8 | 85.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| R. Lavia n 7 | 74.4 | 0.2 | 0 |
| A. Armstrong n 8 | 71.9 | 0.2 | 0 |
| J. Aribo n 8 | 68 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Djenepo n 8 | 47 | 3.4 |
| M. Salisu n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
| R. Perraud n 8 | 62.1 | 2.9 |
| J. Aribo n 8 | 68 | 2.6 |
| Mohamed Elyounoussi n 8 | 63.5 | 2.5 |
Arsenal
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Jesus n 8 | 68.9 | 2.6 | 2.9 | — |
| Gabriel Martinelli n 8 | 67.6 | 1.8 | 1.7 | — |
| E. Nketiah n 8 | 46.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — |
| Marquinhos n 8 | 45.8 | 1.5 | 2.5 | — |
| G. Xhaka n 8 | 78.8 | 1.3 | 0.7 | S. Armstrong |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Nketiah n 8 | 46.4 | 3.4 | 0.7 |
| Gabriel Jesus n 8 | 68.9 | 3.1 | 2.1 |
| Bukayo Saka n 8 | 68.6 | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| G. Xhaka n 8 | 78.8 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| K. Tierney n 8 | 56 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukayo Saka n 8 | 68.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Marquinhos n 8 | 45.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Fábio Vieira n 8 | 54.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Gabriel Jesus n 8 | 68.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Gabriel Martinelli n 8 | 67.6 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Ben White n 8 | 65.6 | 2.6 |
| T. Tomiyasu n 8 | 58.3 | 2.3 |
| R. Nelson n 8 | 56 | 2.2 |
| William Saliba n 8 | 90 | 2 |
| Gabriel Jesus n 8 | 68.9 | 1.8 |
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Match statistics & details
| Southampton | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| 41% | Possession | 59% |
| 10 | Shots | 12 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 3 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 5 | Shots inside the box | 7 |
| 9 | Corners | 4 |
| 4 | Offsides | 3 |
| 11 | Fouls | 8 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 358 | Passes | 541 |
| 80% | Pass accuracy | 86% |
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 |
| Lyanco | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Y | 6.9 |
| D. Ćaleta-Car | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| M. Salisu | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| R. Perraud | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Mohamed Elyounoussi | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Ward-Prowse | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| I. Diallo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| S. Armstrong | 80 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| A. Armstrong | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Aribo | 73 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| T. Walcott sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.3 |
| C. Adams sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Samuel Edozie sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Arsenal player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Ramsdale | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| William Saliba | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Gabriel Magalhães | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| T. Tomiyasu | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| T. Partey | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| G. Xhaka | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Bukayo Saka | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.3 |
| Gabriel Jesus | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5.9 |
| Martin Ødegaard | 83 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Ben White | 72 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Gabriel Martinelli | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| E. Nketiah sub | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| K. Tierney sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Fábio Vieira sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Arsenal — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2022-04-16 Southampton 1–0 Arsenal
- 2021-12-11 Arsenal 3–0 Southampton
- 2021-01-26 Southampton 1–3 Arsenal
- 2021-01-23 Southampton 1–0 Arsenal
- 2020-12-16 Arsenal 1–1 Southampton
- 2020-06-25 Southampton 0–2 Arsenal
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Southampton and Arsenal?
- In their last 6 meetings, Southampton won 2, Arsenal won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Southampton and Arsenal?
- Recent form — Southampton 1W 1D 3L; Arsenal 5W 0D 0L.
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