Match report

Southampton Stuns Leicester with Late Comeback in Championship Clash

Leicester
Leicester
3–4
FT
Southampton
Southampton
Feb 10, 2026

Leicester started strong against Southampton on Saturday, taking a commanding lead with goals from D. Mukasa, P. Daka, and I. Fatawu within the first half-hour of play. However, Southampton staged an incredible comeback in the second half to secure a 4-3 victory. The Saints scored four unanswered goals, led by R. Stewart, J. Stephens, R. Manning, and S. Charles, turning around what seemed like a certain defeat into a stunning triumph.

Key Facts

  • • D. Mukasa (9', assist from P. Daka) scored the first goal for Leicester.
  • • P. Daka (13') netted his own goal to double Leicester's lead.
  • • I. Fatawu (29', assist from D. Mukasa) extended Leicester’s advantage.
  • • R. Stewart (62', assist from L. Scienza) opened Southampton's scoring.
  • • J. Stephens (83'), R. Manning (87', assist from L. Scienza), and S. Charles (90', assist from R. Stewart) scored for Southampton in the second half.

Lineups

Leicester

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 A. Begovic (G)
  • 21 R. Pereira (D)
  • 5 C. Okoli (D)
  • 4 B. Nelson (D)
  • 33 L. Thomas (D)
  • 22 O. Skipp (M)
  • 8 H. Winks (M)
  • 7 I. Fatawu (M)
  • 29 D. Mukasa (M)
  • 10 S. Mavididi (M)
  • 20 P. Daka (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Stolarczyk
  • 24 J. Lascelles
  • 16 V. Kristiansen
  • 56 O. Aluko
  • 25 L. Page
  • 39 S. Thomas
  • 27 W. Marcal
  • 12 D. Richards
  • 9 J. Ayew

Southampton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 41 D. Peretz (G)
  • 14 J. Bree (D)
  • 6 T. Harwood-Bellis (D)
  • 5 J. Stephens (D)
  • 34 Welington (D)
  • 4 F. Downes (M)
  • 20 C. Jander (M)
  • 18 T. Fellows (M)
  • 10 F. Azaz (M)
  • 13 L. Scienza (M)
  • 19 C. Archer (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 G. Long
  • 15 N. Wood
  • 38 E. Jelert
  • 3 R. Manning
  • 24 S. Charles
  • 27 K. Matsuki
  • 23 S. Edozie
  • 9 C. Larin
  • 11 R. Stewart

Timeline

  1. Leicester
    9' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Mukasa · Assist: P. Daka
  2. Leicester
    13' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Daka
  3. Leicester
    29' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Fatawu · Assist: D. Mukasa
  4. Southampton
    30' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    C. Jander

    Foul

  5. Southampton
    46' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Jander · On: S. Charles
  6. Southampton
    46' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Fellows · On: K. Matsuki
  7. Southampton
    46' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Archer · On: R. Stewart
  8. Southampton
    62' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Stewart · Assist: L. Scienza
  9. Leicester
    64' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Mukasa · On: L. Page
  10. Southampton
    73' Southampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Welington · On: R. Manning
  11. Leicester
    75' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Mavididi · On: J. Lascelles
  12. Southampton
    79' Southampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Bree · On: C. Larin
  13. Southampton
    83' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Stephens
  14. Leicester
    84' Leicester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Fatawu · On: Silko Thomas
  15. Leicester
    84' Leicester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Daka · On: Jordan Ayew
  16. Southampton
    87' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Manning · Assist: L. Scienza
  17. Southampton
    90' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Charles · Assist: R. Stewart

Match Stats

Stat Leicester Southampton
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 79% 83%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 16
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 401 477
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 3 7
xG 0.65 2.04
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 315 394
Shots Inside Box 5 14
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Southampton's substitutions at halftime proved crucial, bringing on players like R. Stewart and S. Charles who were instrumental in their comeback.
  • ▸ The turning point came when Leicester began to substitute key players like D. Mukasa (64') and P. Daka (84'), which allowed Southampton to take control of the game.