Match report

Southampton Defeats Wolves 2-0 in FA Cup Clash

Wolves
Wolves
0–2
FT
Southampton
Southampton
Feb 11, 2021

Southampton emerged victorious with a 2-0 defeat of Wolves in the FA Cup match, thanks to key goals from D. Ings and Stuart Armstrong. Wolves had a goal disallowed by VAR early in the match, which could have set a different tone. Despite several substitutions and efforts, Wolves could not overcome Southampton's solid performance, ensuring the Saints advance in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Wolves 0 - 2 Southampton
  • • D. Ings scored the opening goal for Southampton at 49 minutes
  • • VAR confirmed a penalty for Southampton, leading to the second goal by Stuart Armstrong at 90 minutes
  • • Morgan Gibbs-White was issued a yellow card for Wolves at 59 minutes
  • • Adama Traoré received a yellow card at the end of the match for Wolves

Lineups

Wolves

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Ruddy (G)
  • 19 Jonny Castro (M)
  • 49 M. Kilman (D)
  • 2 K. Hoever (M)
  • 28 João Moutinho (M)
  • 27 R. Saïss (D)
  • 32 L. Dendoncker (D)
  • 8 Rúben Neves (M)
  • 18 M. Gibbs-White (F)
  • 20 Vitinha (F)
  • 17 Fábio Silva (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 R. Aït Nouri
  • 37 Adama Traoré
  • 12 Willian José
  • 7 Pedro Neto
  • 16 C. Coady
  • 11 Rui Patrício
  • 39 L. Cundle
  • 54 O. Otasowie
  • 22 Nélson Semedo

Southampton

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 44 F. Forster (G)
  • 3 R. Bertrand (D)
  • 35 J. Bednarek (D)
  • 2 K. Walker-Peters (D)
  • 22 M. Salisu (D)
  • 6 Oriol Romeu (M)
  • 17 S. Armstrong (M)
  • 11 N. Redmond (F)
  • 8 J. Ward-Prowse (M)
  • 12 M. Djenepo (M)
  • 9 D. Ings (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 C. Adams
  • 23 N. Tella
  • 41 H. Lewis
  • 72 K. Chauke
  • 52 R. Finnigan
  • 40 D. Nlundulu
  • 5 J. Stephens
  • 65 Caleb Watts
  • 4 J. Vestergaard

Timeline

  1. Wolves
    30' Wolves Var · Goal cancelled
    Morgan Gibbs-White
  2. Wolves
    46' Wolves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jonny Otto · On: R. Ait Nouri
  3. Southampton
    49' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Ings
  4. Southampton
    50' Southampton Var · Penalty confirmed
    D. Ings
  5. Southampton
    52' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    K. Walker-Peters

    Foul

  6. Wolves
    59' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    Morgan Gibbs-White

    Simulation

  7. Wolves
    63' Wolves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Morgan Gibbs-White · On: Adama Traoré
  8. Wolves
    64' Wolves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Silva · On: Willian Jose
  9. Wolves
    69' Wolves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vitinha · On: P. Neto
  10. Southampton
    83' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Ings · On: C. Adams
  11. Southampton
    87' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Djenepo · On: N. Tella
  12. Southampton
    88' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    O. Romeu

    Foul

  13. Wolves
    90' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    Adama Traoré

    Foul

  14. Southampton
    90' Southampton Var · Goal cancelled
    N. Tella
  15. Southampton
    90' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    Stuart Armstrong · Assist: N. Tella

Match Stats

Stat Wolves Southampton
Fouls 12 6
Pass Accuracy 81% 83%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 18
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 418 486
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 1 7
Shots on Target 1 8
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 337 403
Shots Inside Box 4 12
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The goal by D. Ings at 49 minutes shifted the momentum in favor of Southampton, as Wolves were still dealing with the disallowed goal
  • ▸ The second goal by Stuart Armstrong at 90 minutes secured the win for Southampton, effectively closing the door on a potential comeback by Wolves