Match report

Southampton Defeats Middlesbrough 2-1 in Premier League Clash

Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
1–2
FT
Southampton
Southampton
May 13, 2017

Southampton stunned Middlesbrough with a 2-1 victory in their Premier League match, securing valuable points with goals from Jay Rodriguez and N. Redmond. Middlesbrough managed to pull one back through Patrick Bamford, but couldn't find an equalizer despite significant late pressure.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Middlesbrough 1–2 Southampton
  • • Goals: Jay Rodriguez (42'), N. Redmond (57') for Southampton; Patrick Bamford (72') for Middlesbrough
  • • Yellow Cards: Adam Clayton (66'), B. Gibson (86'), Marten de Roon (90') for Middlesbrough
  • • Substitutions: S. Boufal for N. Redmond (46'), A. Forshaw for G. Leadbitter (60'), Stewart Downing for V. Fischer (60')

Lineups

Middlesbrough

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 B. Guzan (G)
  • 3 G. Friend (D)
  • 2 Fábio (D)
  • 6 B. Gibson (D)
  • 25 C. Chambers (D)
  • 19 S. Downing (F)
  • 8 A. Clayton (M)
  • 34 A. Forshaw (M)
  • 14 M. de Roon (M)
  • 10 Álvaro Negredo (F)
  • 20 P. Bamford (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 G. Leadbitter
  • 11 V. Fischer
  • 1 D. Konstantopoulos
  • 5 B. Espinosa
  • 17 Barragán
  • 18 C. Stuani
  • 37 Adama Traoré

Southampton

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Forster (G)
  • 3 M. Yoshida (D)
  • 12 M. Cáceres (D)
  • 21 R. Bertrand (D)
  • 26 J. Pied (D)
  • 14 Oriol Romeu (M)
  • 4 J. Clasie (M)
  • 23 P. Højbjerg (M)
  • 19 S. Boufal (F)
  • 7 S. Long (F)
  • 9 J. Rodriguez (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 N. Redmond
  • 8 S. Davis
  • 10 C. Austin
  • 16 J. Ward-Prowse
  • 24 J. Stephens
  • 33 M. Targett
  • 40 M. Hassen

Timeline

  1. Southampton
    42' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    Jay Rodriguez · Assist: Shane Long
  2. Southampton
    46' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Boufal · On: N. Redmond
  3. Southampton
    57' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Redmond · Assist: Jay Rodriguez
  4. Middlesbrough
    60' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Forshaw · On: G. Leadbitter
  5. Middlesbrough
    60' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Stewart Downing · On: V. Fischer
  6. Middlesbrough
    66' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    Adam Clayton
  7. Middlesbrough
    72' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Bamford · Assist: V. Fischer
  8. Southampton
    74' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Hojbjerg · On: Steven Davis
  9. Middlesbrough
    86' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    B. Gibson
  10. Southampton
    87' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Shane Long · On: C. Austin
  11. Middlesbrough
    90' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    Marten de Roon

Match Stats

Stat Middlesbrough Southampton
Fouls 19 11
Pass Accuracy 77% 84%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 14
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 367 522
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 281 439
Shots Inside Box 8 10
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Jay Rodriguez's goal in the 42nd minute set the tone for Southampton, giving them a lead they would extend moments later.
  • ▸ N. Redmond's goal in the 57th minute solidified Southampton's control and put them firmly in the driver's seat.
  • ▸ Middlesbrough responded with a goal from Patrick Bamford in the 72nd minute, but couldn't find the equalizer despite late pressure.