Match report

Southampton Defeats Lincoln 2–1 in League Cup

Southampton
Southampton
2–1
FT
Lincoln
Lincoln
Dec 20, 2022

Southampton emerged victorious against Lincoln in their League Cup encounter, securing a narrow 2–1 victory. The match began with an early twist as Gavin Bazunu scored an own goal for Lincoln within the first two minutes. Southampton capitalized on this setback and strengthened their lead through a well-taken goal by C. Adams shortly after. Despite Lincoln's valiant efforts to stage a comeback, Southampton solidified their win in the second half with another goal from Adams.

Key Facts

  • • Southampton 2–1 Lincoln (League Cup)
  • • Gavin Bazunu scored an own goal for Lincoln in the 2nd minute
  • • C. Adams scored twice, one at 25th and another at 74th minutes
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams
  • • Lincoln's P. O'Connor received a yellow card for arguing

Lineups

Southampton

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 31 G. Bazunu (G)
  • 37 A. Bella-Kotchap (D)
  • 4 Lyanco (D)
  • 22 M. Salisu (D)
  • 2 K. Walker-Peters (M)
  • 8 J. Ward-Prowse (M)
  • 3 A. Maitland-Niles (M)
  • 24 M. Elyounoussi (M)
  • 15 R. Perraud (M)
  • 9 A. Armstrong (F)
  • 10 C. Adams (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 D. Ćaleta-Car
  • 32 T. Walcott
  • 23 S. Edozie
  • 17 S. Armstrong
  • 19 M. Djenepo
  • 7 J. Aribo
  • 18 S. Mara
  • 1 A. McCarthy
  • 27 I. Diallo

Lincoln

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Rushworth (G)
  • 15 P. O'Connor (D)
  • 5 A. Jackson (D)
  • 16 J. Walsh (D)
  • 2 R. Poole (M)
  • 26 M. Virtue-Thick (M)
  • 6 M. Sanders (M)
  • 24 S. Roughan (M)
  • 7 C. Vernam (F)
  • 18 B. House (F)
  • 19 D. Mândroiu (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 T. Hopper
  • 10 E. Bishop
  • 14 J. Garrick
  • 8 T. Oakley-Boothe
  • 17 J. Robson
  • 29 J. Wright
  • 21 L. Sørensen
  • 22 T. Eyoma

Timeline

  1. Lincoln
    2' Lincoln Goal · Own Goal
    Gavin Bazunu
  2. Southampton
    25' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Adams · Assist: M. Elyounoussi
  3. Southampton
    46' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Bella-Kotchap · On: D. Caleta-Car
  4. Southampton
    62' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Adam Armstrong · On: T. Walcott
  5. Southampton
    63' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Walker-Peters · On: S. Edozie
  6. Southampton
    63' Southampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Salisu · On: Stuart Armstrong
  7. Lincoln
    71' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. House · On: T. Hopper
  8. Southampton
    74' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Adams
  9. Lincoln
    76' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Mandroiu · On: T. Bishop
  10. Southampton
    77' Southampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Walcott · On: M. Djenepo
  11. Lincoln
    86' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Joe Walsh · On: J. Garrick
  12. Lincoln
    90'+3 Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    P. O'Connor

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Southampton Lincoln
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 85% 62%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 5
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 608 269
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 6 2
Shots off Target 9 2
Possession 69% 31%
Accurate Passes 517 168
Shots Inside Box 12 1
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early own goal from Gavin Bazunu shifted momentum in Southampton’s favor, giving them an unexpected lead right at the start.
  • ▸ C. Adams' second goal in the 74th minute ensured a comfortable victory for Southampton, despite Lincoln's attempts to regain ground.