Match report

Southampton Secures 2-1 Victory Over Derby in Championship Clash

Southampton
Southampton
2–1
FT
Derby
Derby
Apr 11, 2026

Southampton secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Derby in their Championship match, with goals from L. Scienza and T. Harwood-Bellis. Derby took the lead through C. Morris but couldn't hold off the determined Saints, who rallied for a late comeback.

Key Facts

  • • C. Morris (Derby) scored the opening goal at 38 minutes
  • • L. Scienza (Southampton) equalized with a goal at 62 minutes
  • • T. Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) secured the win with a goal at 69 minutes
  • • Derby had two yellow cards, with D. Sanderson and O. Fraulo receiving them at 53 and 55 minutes respectively
  • • C. Larin (Southampton) received a yellow card at 90+3 minutes

Lineups

Southampton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 41 Daniel Peretz (G)
  • 14 James Bree (D)
  • 6 Taylor Harwood-Bellis (D)
  • 5 Jack Stephens (D)
  • 3 Ryan Manning (D)
  • 4 Flynn Downes (M)
  • 20 Caspar Jander (M)
  • 18 Tom Fellows (M)
  • 10 Finn Azaz (M)
  • 13 Leo Scienza (M)
  • 11 Ross Stewart (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 Nathan Wood
  • 34 Welington
  • 24 Shea Charles
  • 9 Cyle Larin
  • 19 Cameron Archer
  • 23 Samuel Edozie
  • 27 Kuryu Matsuki
  • 25 George Long
  • 48 Cameron Bragg

Derby

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Richard O'Donnell (G)
  • 23 Joe Ward (D)
  • 28 Dion Sanderson (D)
  • 5 Matthew Clarke (D)
  • 22 Max Johnston (D)
  • 27 Lewis Travis (M)
  • 18 David Ozoh (M)
  • 34 Jaydon Banel (M)
  • 19 Sammie Szmodics (M)
  • 42 Bobby Clark (M)
  • 9 Carlton Morris (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 Oscar Fraulo
  • 15 Lars-Jørgen Salvesen
  • 3 Craig Forsyth
  • 37 Owen Eames
  • 4 Danny Batth
  • 44 Isaac Gordon
  • 31 Josh Vickers
  • 6 Sondre Langås
  • 54 Cruz Allen

Timeline

  1. Derby
    9' Derby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bobby Clark · On: O. Fraulo
  2. Derby
    38' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Morris
  3. Derby
    53' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    D. Sanderson
  4. Derby
    55' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    O. Fraulo
  5. Southampton
    62' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Scienza · Assist: F. Azaz
  6. Southampton
    64' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Stewart · On: C. Larin
  7. Southampton
    64' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Fellows · On: K. Matsuki
  8. Derby
    66' Derby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Banel · On: O. Eames
  9. Derby
    67' Derby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Ozoh · On: S. Langas
  10. Derby
    67' Derby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Clarke · On: Craig Forsyth
  11. Southampton
    69' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Harwood-Bellis · Assist: R. Manning
  12. Southampton
    75' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Scienza · On: S. Edozie
  13. Southampton
    75' Southampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Azaz · On: S. Charles
  14. Derby
    84' Derby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Travis · On: L. Salvesen
  15. Southampton
    87' Southampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Bree · On: Nathan Wood
  16. Southampton
    90'+3 Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    C. Larin

Match Stats

Stat Southampton Derby
Fouls 8 13
Pass Accuracy 84% 75%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 9
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 459 288
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 5 4
xG 1.64 0.91
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 385 216
Shots Inside Box 12 6
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Scienza's equalizer for Southampton at 62 minutes marked a turning point in the match, as it gave the Saints the momentum to push for the win
  • ▸ T. Harwood-Bellis' goal at 69 minutes was the decisive moment that secured the victory for Southampton, solidifying their lead in the Championship standings