Match report
Leicester Defeats Southampton 4-1 in Premier League Clash
Leicester
4–1
FT
Southampton
May 22, 2022
Leicester emerged victorious with a convincing 4-1 win against Southampton. The Foxes, bolstered by goals from Maddison and Vardy, maintained control throughout the game despite a late penalty for the Saints.
Key Facts
- • J. Maddison scored in the 49th minute to put Leicester ahead.
- • J. Vardy netted his goal from an assist by H. Barnes in the 74th minute.
- • Southampton's sole goal came via a penalty kick by J. Ward-Prowse in the 79th minute.
- • A. Perez scored twice for Leicester, one in the 81st and another in stoppage time of the 90+6.
Lineups
Leicester
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
- 6 J. Evans (D)
- 27 T. Castagne (D)
- 2 J. Justin (D)
- 3 W. Fofana (D)
- 24 N. Mendy (M)
- 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
- 10 J. Maddison (M)
- 22 K. Dewsbury-Hall (M)
- 7 H. Barnes (M)
- 9 J. Vardy (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Ayoze Pérez
- 21 Ricardo Pereira
- 37 A. Lookman
- 18 D. Amartey
- 29 P. Daka
- 12 D. Ward
- 11 M. Albrighton
- 4 Ç. Söyüncü
- 14 K. Ịheanachọ
Southampton
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 A. McCarthy (G)
- 5 J. Stephens (D)
- 4 Lyanco (D)
- 2 K. Walker-Peters (D)
- 22 M. Salisu (D)
- 6 Oriol Romeu (M)
- 17 S. Armstrong (M)
- 11 N. Redmond (F)
- 24 M. Elyounoussi (M)
- 8 J. Ward-Prowse (M)
- 9 A. Armstrong (F)
Substitutes
- 10 C. Adams
- 19 M. Djenepo
- 7 S. Long
- 20 W. Smallbone
- 27 I. Diallo
- 35 J. Bednarek
- 13 W. Caballero
- 32 T. Walcott
- 43 Y. Valery
Timeline
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49' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalJ. Maddison -
63' Southampton subst · Substitution 1Off: Adam Armstrong · On: C. Adams -
69' Southampton Card · Yellow CardO. RomeuArgument
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70' Leicester subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Castagne · On: R. Pereira -
72' Southampton subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Elyounoussi · On: M. Djenepo -
74' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalJ. Vardy · Assist: H. Barnes -
77' Leicester subst · Substitution 3Off: H. Barnes · On: A. Lookman -
79' Southampton Goal · PenaltyJ. Ward-Prowse -
81' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalA. Perez · Assist: J. Maddison -
82' Leicester subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Maddison · On: Daniel Amartey -
83' Southampton subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Redmond · On: Shane Long -
90'+3 Southampton subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Romeu · On: W. Smallbone -
90'+6 Leicester Goal · Normal GoalA. Perez · Assist: R. Pereira
Match Stats
| Stat | Leicester | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 77% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 7 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 448 | 425 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Accurate Passes | 353 | 328 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Leicester took a decisive lead after J. Maddison's early goal set the tone.
- ▸ Southampton briefly narrowed the gap with a penalty by Ward-Prowse, but Leicester responded quickly with another goal from A. Perez.