Match report

Southampton Defeats Stoke City 2-0 in Championship Clash

Stoke City
Stoke City
0–2
FT
Southampton
Southampton
Jan 31, 2026

In a decisive victory for Southampton, they emerged victorious against Stoke City with a score of 2-0. The game was marked by early dominance from Southampton, who capitalized on two key moments to secure their lead and maintain pressure throughout the match in the Championship.

Key Facts

  • • Southampton's Fikayo Azaz opened the scoring at minute 10 with an assist from Tommy Fellows.
  • • Flynn Downes doubled Southampton’s lead at the 52nd minute, following a precise pass by Ryan Stewart.
  • • Stoke City made multiple substitutions in the first half but couldn't turn the tide of the game.
  • • Southampton secured their second win over Stoke with a disciplined defensive performance and efficient finishing.

Lineups

Stoke City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 T. Simkin (G)
  • 40 M. Talovierov (D)
  • 26 A. Phillips (D)
  • 18 B. Lawal
  • 17 E. Bocat (D)
  • 19 T. Rigo (M)
  • 15 S. N'Zonzi (M)
  • 29 L. Cisse (M)
  • 10 J. Bae (M)
  • 7 S. Thomas (M)
  • 49 M. Smit (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 F. Fielding
  • 16 B. Wilmot
  • 23 B. Gibson
  • 3 A. Cresswell
  • 4 B. Pearson
  • 12 T. Seko
  • 46 W. Smith
  • 55 R. Curley
  • 56 F. Fawunmi

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)
  • 20 C. Jander (M)
  • 4 F. Downes (M)
  • 18 T. Fellows (M)
  • 10 F. Azaz (M)
  • 13 L. Scienza (M)
  • 11 R. Stewart (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. McCarthy
  • 15 N. Wood
  • 17 J. Quarshie
  • 3 R. Manning
  • 38 E. Jelert
  • 24 S. Charles
  • 27 K. Matsuki
  • 46 J. Robinson
  • 49 N. Oyekunle

Timeline

  1. Southampton
    10' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Azaz · Assist: T. Fellows
  2. Southampton
    30' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    F. Azaz

    Simulation

  3. Stoke City
    46' Stoke City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Maksym Talovierov · On: Ben Wilmot
  4. Stoke City
    46' Stoke City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. N'Zonzi · On: B. Pearson
  5. Stoke City
    46' Stoke City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Rigo · On: T. Seko
  6. Southampton
    52' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    Flynn Downes · Assist: R. Stewart
  7. Southampton
    65' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Scienza · On: K. Matsuki
  8. Southampton
    65' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Stewart · On: N. Oyekunle
  9. Southampton
    71' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Stephens

    Foul

  10. Southampton
    72' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    Daniel Peretz

    Time wasting

  11. Southampton
    74' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Jander · On: S. Charles
  12. Stoke City
    78' Stoke City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Bae · On: F. Fawunmi
  13. Stoke City
    83' Stoke City Card · Yellow Card
    F. Fawunmi

    Foul

  14. Stoke City
    90'+2 Stoke City Card · Yellow Card
    Bosun Lawal

    Foul

  15. Southampton
    90' Southampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Fellows · On: R. Manning

Match Stats

Stat Stoke City Southampton
Fouls 8 18
Pass Accuracy 83% 79%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 11
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 489 449
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 3 4
xG 0.87 1.90
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 405 353
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Fikayo Azaz at minute 10 set the tone for Southampton, giving them confidence to maintain control of the match.
  • ▸ Southampton's second goal in the second half by Flynn Downes sealed their victory and ensured Stoke City couldn't mount a comeback.