Match report

Southampton Defeats Leicester 2-1 in FA Cup Thriller

Southampton
Southampton
2–1
AET
Leicester
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

  1. Leicester
    27' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    L. Page

    Foul

  2. Southampton
    45' Southampton Goal · Penalty
    C. Larin
  3. Leicester
    52' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Skipp
  4. Leicester
    56' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    B. Nelson

    Foul

  5. Southampton
    63' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Romeu · On: B. Williams
  6. Southampton
    63' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Edozie · On: S. Sillah Dibaga
  7. Leicester
    67' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Kristiansen · On: L. Thomas
  8. Leicester
    67' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Page · On: H. Winks
  9. Southampton
    75' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Archer · On: F. Azaz
  10. Leicester
    79' Leicester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Olabade Aluko · On: R. Pereira
  11. Leicester
    79' Leicester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jordan Ayew · On: P. Daka
  12. Leicester
    83' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    L. Thomas

    Foul

  13. Southampton
    84' Southampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Matsuki · On: J. O'Brien-Whitmarsh
  14. Southampton
    84' Southampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Larin · On: N. Oyekunle
  15. Southampton
    86' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    C. Bragg

    Foul

  16. Leicester
    87' Leicester subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Monga · On: D. Richards
  17. Southampton
    101' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    R. Manning

    Foul

  18. Southampton
    103' Southampton subst · Substitution 6
    Off: E. Jelert · On: J. Bree
  19. Leicester
    108' Leicester subst · Substitution 6
    Off: S. Mavididi · On: Silko Thomas
  20. Southampton
    109' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Bree
  21. Leicester
    120'+1 Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    C. Okoli

    Foul

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.