Match report

Southampton Defeats Coventry 2-1 in FA Cup Thriller

Southampton
Southampton
2–1
AET
Coventry
Coventry
Feb 5, 2022

Southampton staged a comeback to defeat Coventry 2-1 in an FA Cup third-round replay, showcasing resilience and determination. The match started poorly for Southampton as Vidoje Gyökeres put Coventry ahead in the 22nd minute, but Stuart Armstrong levelled for Southampton in the 63rd minute. Kyle Walker-Peters' late goal in the 112th minute sealed the win for the Saints, securing their place in the FA Cup fourth round.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Southampton 2–1 Coventry
  • • Goal scorers: Vidoje Gyökeres (22'), Stuart Armstrong (63'), Kyle Walker-Peters (112')
  • • Notable substitutions: Lyanco, Adam Armstrong, T. Small for Southampton; I. Maatsen, Gustavo Hamer, J. Bidwell for Coventry
  • • Yellow cards: J. Eccles, Gustavo Hamer, B. Sheaf, Y. Valery, Todd Kane, J. Clarke-Salter

Lineups

Southampton

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 13 W. Caballero (G)
  • 5 J. Stephens (D)
  • 4 Lyanco (D)
  • 43 Y. Valery (D)
  • 21 V. Livramento (M)
  • 16 T. Small (M)
  • 8 J. Ward-Prowse (M)
  • 27 I. Diallo (M)
  • 32 T. Walcott (F)
  • 7 S. Long (F)
  • 9 A. Armstrong (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 N. Redmond
  • 17 S. Armstrong
  • 2 K. Walker-Peters
  • 18 A. Broja
  • 6 Oriol Romeu
  • 10 C. Adams
  • 24 M. Elyounoussi
  • 22 M. Salisu
  • 41 H. Lewis

Coventry

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Moore (G)
  • 27 J. Bidwell (M)
  • 4 M. Rose (D)
  • 15 D. Hyam (D)
  • 3 J. Clarke-Salter (D)
  • 18 I. Maatsen (F)
  • 14 B. Sheaf (M)
  • 10 C. O'Hare (F)
  • 38 G. Hamer (M)
  • 28 J. Eccles (M)
  • 17 V. Gyökeres (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 J. Shipley
  • 8 J. Allen
  • 9 M. Waghorn
  • 20 T. Kane
  • 7 J. Jones
  • 36 R. Howley
  • 13 B. Wilson
  • 30 F. Tavares
  • 5 K. McFadzean

Timeline

  1. Coventry
    22' Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Gyökeres · Assist: B. Sheaf
  2. Southampton
    34' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lyanco · On: N. Redmond
  3. Coventry
    41' Coventry Card · Yellow Card
    J. Eccles

    Foul

  4. Coventry
    45'+2 Coventry Card · Yellow Card
    Gustavo Hamer

    Foul

  5. Southampton
    46' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Adam Armstrong · On: Stuart Armstrong
  6. Southampton
    46' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Small · On: K. Walker-Peters
  7. Coventry
    58' Coventry Card · Yellow Card
    B. Sheaf

    Foul

  8. Southampton
    63' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    Stuart Armstrong · Assist: Y. Valery
  9. Southampton
    64' Southampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Walcott · On: A. Broja
  10. Coventry
    64' Coventry subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Maatsen · On: J. Shipley
  11. Coventry
    73' Coventry subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gustavo Hamer · On: J. Allen
  12. Coventry
    73' Coventry subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Bidwell · On: M. Waghorn
  13. Coventry
    73' Coventry subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Eccles · On: Todd Kane
  14. Southampton
    78' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Valery

    Foul

  15. Coventry
    89' Coventry subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. O'Hare · On: J. Jones
  16. Southampton
    90'+2 Southampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Livramento · On: O. Romeu
  17. Coventry
    105' Coventry Card · Yellow Card
    Todd Kane

    Foul

  18. Southampton
    112' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Walker-Peters · Assist: A. Broja
  19. Southampton
    113' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    K. Walker-Peters
  20. Coventry
    117' Coventry Card · Yellow Card
    J. Clarke-Salter

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Southampton Coventry
Fouls 6 17
Pass Accuracy 89% 75%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 15
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 893 406
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 7 6
Shots off Target 7 7
Possession 69% 31%
Accurate Passes 795 303
Shots Inside Box 9 10
Saves 6 5
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Southampton's equalizing goal by Stuart Armstrong in the 63rd minute changed the momentum of the game, giving the Saints a boost to push for a comeback.
  • ▸ Kyle Walker-Peters' late goal in the 112th minute proved crucial in securing the victory for Southampton, ensuring their progression in the FA Cup.