Match report

Leeds Defeats Southampton 2-0 in Premier League Clash

Southampton
Southampton
0–2
FT
Leeds
Leeds
May 18, 2021

In a crucial Premier League match, Leeds defeated Southampton 2-0, showcasing a strong defensive effort and clinical finishing. Patrick Bamford and Tyler Roberts were the scorers for Leeds, ensuring a valuable three points in their quest for a solid league finish. Southampton struggled to mount any significant offensive threat, as Leeds held firm and capitalized on their opportunities.

Key Facts

  • • Leeds secured a 2-0 win over Southampton
  • • Patrick Bamford scored the opening goal in the 73rd minute
  • • Tyler Roberts added a second goal in the 90th minute (5th minute of stoppage time)
  • • Southampton had no goals and minimal scoring opportunities
  • • K. Phillips and S. Dallas of Leeds received yellow cards

Lineups

Southampton

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Alex McCarthy (G)
  • 2 Kyle Walker-Peters (D)
  • 5 Jack Stephens (D)
  • 4 Jannik Vestergaard (D)
  • 22 Mohammed Salisu (D)
  • 32 Theo Walcott (M)
  • 8 James Ward-Prowse (M)
  • 17 Stuart Armstrong (M)
  • 12 Moussa Djenepo (M)
  • 10 Che Adams (F)
  • 23 Nathan Tella (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 Fraser Forster
  • 35 Jan Bednarek
  • 47 Will Ferry
  • 27 Ibrahima Diallo
  • 11 Nathan Redmond
  • 9 Danny Ings
  • 19 Takumi Minamino
  • 14 Michael Obafemi
  • 40 Dan N'Lundulu

Leeds

Formation: 3-3-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Kiko Casilla (G)
  • 2 Luke Ayling (D)
  • 14 Diego Llorente (D)
  • 6 Liam Cooper (D)
  • 15 Stuart Dallas (M)
  • 23 Kalvin Phillips (M)
  • 10 Ezgjan Alioski (M)
  • 18 Raphinha (F)
  • 20 Rodrigo (M)
  • 22 Jack Harrison (F)
  • 9 Patrick Bamford (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Illan Meslier
  • 21 Pascal Struijk
  • 28 Gaetano Berardi
  • 24 Leif Davis
  • 19 Pablo Hernández
  • 11 Tyler Roberts
  • 46 Jamie Shackleton
  • 47 Jack Jenkins
  • 7 Ian Carlo Poveda

Timeline

  1. Leeds
    34' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    K. Phillips

    Foul

  2. Leeds
    46' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Berardi · On: Diego Llorente
  3. Leeds
    46' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pascal Struijk · On: K. Phillips
  4. Leeds
    56' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    S. Dallas

    Tripping

  5. Leeds
    66' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    Pascal Struijk

    Roughing

  6. Southampton
    70' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Redmond · On: N. Tella
  7. Leeds
    73' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Bamford · Assist: Rodrigo
  8. Southampton
    78' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ibrahima Diallo · On: T. Walcott
  9. Leeds
    90'+5 Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Roberts

Match Stats

Stat Southampton Leeds
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy 83% 75%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 15
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 391 373
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 3 7
Shots off Target 11 6
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 323 278
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 12 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leeds took the lead with a well-timed goal by Patrick Bamford in the 73rd minute, which shifted the momentum in their favor
  • ▸ Tyler Roberts' late goal in the 90th minute sealed the win for Leeds and effectively ended Southampton's hopes of a comeback