Match report
Southampton Defeats Leicester 2-1 in FA Cup Thriller
Southampton
2–1
AET
Leicester
Feb 14, 2026
Southampton secured their spot in the next round of the FA Cup with a narrow 2-1 victory over Leicester at St Mary's Stadium on Tuesday. Christopher Larin opened the scoring for Southampton from the penalty spot before Olly Skipp equalized for Leicester just moments later. The match saw several key substitutions and late drama as Jordan Bree's goal in the 90th minute sealed the win for the home team.
Key Facts
- • Christopher Larin scored a penalty at the 45th minute, giving Southampton an early lead.
- • Olly Skipp equalized for Leicester in the 52nd minute with a well-taken goal.
- • Jordan Bree's late strike in the 109th minute sealed the victory for Southampton.
- • Leicester suffered multiple yellow cards: Liam Page (27'), Ben Nelson (56'), Lyanco Thomas (83') and Chukwunonye Okoli (120'+1).
- • Southampton's Christopher Bragg and Rhys Manning also received yellow cards.
Lineups
Southampton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 25 G. Long (G)
- 38 E. Jelert (D)
- 15 N. Wood (D)
- 17 J. Quarshie (D)
- 3 R. Manning (D)
- 28 O. Romeu (M)
- 48 C. Bragg (M)
- 27 K. Matsuki (M)
- 19 C. Archer (M)
- 23 S. Edozie (M)
- 9 C. Larin (F)
Substitutes
- 41 D. Peretz
- 55 T. Dobson-Ventura
- 14 J. Bree
- 47 M. Sesay
- 53 B. Williams
- 37 J. O'Brien Whitmarsh
- 10 F. Azaz
- 57 S. Sillah Dibaga
- 49 N. Oyekunle
Leicester
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Stolarczyk (G)
- 56 O. Aluko (D)
- 5 C. Okoli (D)
- 4 B. Nelson (D)
- 16 V. Kristiansen (D)
- 22 O. Skipp (M)
- 25 L. Page (M)
- 28 J. Monga (M)
- 29 D. Mukasa (M)
- 10 S. Mavididi (M)
- 9 J. Ayew (F)
Substitutes
- 31 A. Begovic
- 21 R. Pereira
- 33 L. Thomas
- 62 K. Gray
- 27 W. Marcal
- 8 H. Winks
- 39 S. Thomas
- 12 D. Richards
- 20 P. Daka
Timeline
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27' Leicester Card · Yellow CardL. PageFoul
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45' Southampton Goal · PenaltyC. Larin -
52' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalO. Skipp -
56' Leicester Card · Yellow CardB. NelsonFoul
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63' Southampton subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Romeu · On: B. Williams -
63' Southampton subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Edozie · On: S. Sillah Dibaga -
67' Leicester subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Kristiansen · On: L. Thomas -
67' Leicester subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Page · On: H. Winks -
75' Southampton subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Archer · On: F. Azaz -
79' Leicester subst · Substitution 3Off: Olabade Aluko · On: R. Pereira -
79' Leicester subst · Substitution 4Off: Jordan Ayew · On: P. Daka -
83' Leicester Card · Yellow CardL. ThomasFoul
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84' Southampton subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Matsuki · On: J. O'Brien-Whitmarsh -
84' Southampton subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Larin · On: N. Oyekunle -
86' Southampton Card · Yellow CardC. BraggFoul
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87' Leicester subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Monga · On: D. Richards -
101' Southampton Card · Yellow CardR. ManningFoul
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103' Southampton subst · Substitution 6Off: E. Jelert · On: J. Bree -
108' Leicester subst · Substitution 6Off: S. Mavididi · On: Silko Thomas -
109' Southampton Goal · Normal GoalJ. Bree -
120'+1 Leicester Card · Yellow CardC. OkoliFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Southampton | Leicester |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 21 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 84% |
| Offsides | 4 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 17 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 529 | 642 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 9 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| xG | 1.22 | 1.11 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 4 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 435 | 539 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 11 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Southampton capitalized on a penalty just before halftime, giving them the momentum needed to secure an early lead.
- ▸ Leicester responded quickly with Olly Skipp's goal in the 52nd minute, leveling the match and creating tension for the remainder of the game.
- ▸ Jordan Bree's late goal in the final moments proved crucial as it secured Southampton's victory and progression in the FA Cup.