Match report

Southampton Defeats Blackpool 2-1 in FA Cup Thriller

Southampton
Southampton
2–1
FT
Blackpool
Blackpool
Jan 28, 2023

Southampton emerged victorious against Blackpool in the FA Cup third round match held on January 28th, securing a crucial 2-1 win. Southampton's defense and Romain Perraud's double were pivotal in this clash as they held off determined Blackpool efforts to equalize.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Southampton 2–1 Blackpool
  • • Goals: R. Perraud (Southampton, 22' and 62')
  • • Goal: C. Patino (Blackpool, 67')
  • • Yellow Cards: S. Mara (SOU), Ibrahima Diallo (SOU), J. Husband (BLK), K. Dougall (BLK)

Lineups

Southampton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 W. Caballero (G)
  • 3 A. Maitland-Niles (D)
  • 37 A. Bella-Kotchap (D)
  • 4 Lyanco (D)
  • 15 R. Perraud (D)
  • 45 R. Lavia (M)
  • 7 J. Aribo (M)
  • 23 S. Edozie (M)
  • 24 M. Elyounoussi (M)
  • 11 M. Oršić (M)
  • 18 S. Mara (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 T. Walcott
  • 2 K. Walker-Peters
  • 10 C. Adams
  • 9 A. Armstrong
  • 27 I. Diallo
  • 31 G. Bazunu
  • 26 C. Alcaraz
  • 53 D. Ballard
  • 22 M. Salisu

Blackpool

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Maxwell (G)
  • 24 A. Lyons (D)
  • 2 C. Connolly (D)
  • 27 C. Goode (D)
  • 3 J. Husband (D)
  • 22 C. Hamilton (D)
  • 11 J. Bowler (M)
  • 46 T. Trybull (M)
  • 28 C. Patino (M)
  • 26 I. Poveda-Ocampo (F)
  • 9 J. Yates (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 J. Thorniley
  • 12 K. Dougall
  • 16 S. Carey
  • 25 M. Rogers
  • 19 S. Lavery
  • 23 D. Thompson
  • 32 D. Grimshaw
  • 36 R. Apter
  • 14 G. Madine

Timeline

  1. Southampton
    10' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    S. Mara

    Foul

  2. Blackpool
    20' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    C. Hamilton

    Foul

  3. Southampton
    22' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Perraud
  4. Blackpool
    58' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Husband · On: J. Thorniley
  5. Southampton
    62' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Perraud · Assist: S. Mara
  6. Southampton
    63' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Orsic · On: T. Walcott
  7. Blackpool
    67' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Patino · Assist: J. Yates
  8. Blackpool
    73' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Patino · On: K. Dougall
  9. Blackpool
    74' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Josh Bowler · On: S. Carey
  10. Southampton
    75' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Maitland-Niles · On: K. Walker-Peters
  11. Blackpool
    80' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    K. Dougall

    Foul

  12. Blackpool
    80' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Trybull · On: Morgan Rogers
  13. Blackpool
    80' Blackpool subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Poveda-Ocampo · On: S. Lavery
  14. Southampton
    86' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Mara · On: C. Adams
  15. Southampton
    87' Southampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Edozie · On: Adam Armstrong
  16. Southampton
    87' Southampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Lavia · On: Ibrahima Diallo
  17. Southampton
    90'+4 Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    Ibrahima Diallo

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Southampton Blackpool
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy 84% 68%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 11
Corners 10 7
Total Passes 559 277
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 3 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 66% 34%
Accurate Passes 471 187
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Romain Perraud's early goal at 22' set the tone for Southampton, providing them with a crucial lead in the FA Cup match.
  • ▸ Southampton doubled their advantage through another Perraud goal just before halftime (62'), effectively stifling Blackpool’s momentum.
  • ▸ Blackpool fought back with a goal from Carlos Patino (67') but couldn't overcome the two-goal deficit, showcasing the game's dramatic turns.