Match report

Southampton Stuns Manchester City with 2-0 League Cup Victory

Southampton
Southampton
2–0
FT
Manchester City
Manchester City
Jan 11, 2023

Southampton stunned Premier League giants Manchester City with a 2-0 victory in their League Cup clash. Goals from S. Mara and M. Djenepo proved decisive as the Saints held off a strong challenge from Pep Guardiola's side.

Key Facts

  • • Southampton defeated Manchester City 2-0 in the League Cup.
  • • S. Mara scored the first goal for Southampton at minute 23, assisted by Lyanco.
  • • M. Djenepo netted the second goal for Southampton at minute 28, assisted by R. Lavia.
  • • R. Lavia received a yellow card in the 25th minute for a foul.

Lineups

Southampton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 G. Bazunu (G)
  • 4 Lyanco (D)
  • 6 D. Ćaleta-Car (D)
  • 22 M. Salisu (D)
  • 2 K. Walker-Peters (D)
  • 45 R. Lavia (M)
  • 27 I. Diallo (M)
  • 19 M. Djenepo (M)
  • 8 J. Ward-Prowse (M)
  • 9 A. Armstrong (M)
  • 18 S. Mara (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 R. Perraud
  • 10 C. Adams
  • 24 M. Elyounoussi
  • 11 M. Oršić
  • 46 J. Morgan
  • 13 W. Caballero
  • 50 R. Finnigan
  • 7 J. Aribo
  • 23 S. Edozie

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 18 S. Ortega (G)
  • 7 João Cancelo (D)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 14 Aymeric Laporte (D)
  • 21 Sergio Gómez (D)
  • 80 C. Palmer (M)
  • 4 K. Phillips (M)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 47 P. Foden (F)
  • 19 J. Álvarez (F)
  • 10 J. Grealish (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 K. De Bruyne
  • 6 N. Aké
  • 25 M. Akanji
  • 9 E. Haaland
  • 16 Rodri
  • 82 R. Lewis
  • 20 Bernardo Silva
  • 26 R. Mahrez
  • 31 Ederson

Timeline

  1. Southampton
    23' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Mara · Assist: Lyanco
  2. Southampton
    25' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    R. Lavia

    Foul

  3. Southampton
    28' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Djenepo · Assist: R. Lavia
  4. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Palmer · On: K. De Bruyne
  5. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Sergio Gómez · On: N. Aké
  6. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Walker · On: M. Akanji
  7. Manchester City
    56' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Grealish · On: E. Haaland
  8. Southampton
    57' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Djenepo · On: R. Perraud
  9. Southampton
    62' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Mara · On: C. Adams
  10. Southampton
    62' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Lavia · On: M. Elyounoussi
  11. Manchester City
    63' Manchester City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Phillips · On: Rodri
  12. Southampton
    79' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    Ibrahima Diallo

    Foul

  13. Southampton
    83' Southampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Adam Armstrong · On: M. Orsic

Match Stats

Stat Southampton Manchester City
Fouls 10 5
Pass Accuracy 70% 87%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 7
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 279 723
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 4 0
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 28% 72%
Accurate Passes 195 630
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 4 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Southampton's early goals from Mara and Djenepo at minutes 23 and 28 set the tone, giving them an insurmountable lead against Manchester City.
  • ▸ Manchester City made several substitutions during the second half but could not find a way to break through Southampton's resilient defense.