Match report

Arsenal Defeats Southampton 2-1 in Premier League Clash

Southampton
Southampton
1–2
FT
Arsenal
Arsenal
May 25, 2025

Arsenal secured an important 2-1 victory over Southampton in a closely contested match at St. Mary's Stadium. Kieran Tierney opened the scoring for Arsenal before Southampton responded through Che Adams' header. A late goal from Martin Ødegaard sealed the win for Arsenal, ensuring they maintained their strong position in the Premier League table.

Key Facts

  • • Arsenal's Kieran Tierney scored first at 43 minutes with an assist by Benjamin White.
  • • Southampton leveled the match through R. Stewart at 56 minutes, assisted by Mateus Fernandes.
  • • Martin Ødegaard secured the win for Arsenal in injury time with a goal at 90 minutes.

Lineups

Southampton

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 30 A. Ramsdale (G)
  • 16 Y. Sugawara (D)
  • 4 F. Downes (D)
  • 15 N. Wood-Gordon (D)
  • 21 C. Taylor (D)
  • 34 Welington (D)
  • 46 J. Robinson (M)
  • 18 Mateus Fernandes (M)
  • 26 L. Ugochukwu (M)
  • 20 K. Sulemana (M)
  • 11 R. Stewart (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 P. Onuachu
  • 8 W. Smallbone
  • 19 C. Archer
  • 39 J. Sanda
  • 3 R. Manning
  • 1 A. McCarthy
  • 7 J. Aribo
  • 14 J. Bree
  • 57 J. Moore

Arsenal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 David Raya (G)
  • 4 B. White (D)
  • 15 J. Kiwior (D)
  • 3 K. Tierney (D)
  • 17 O. Zinchenko (D)
  • 5 T. Partey (M)
  • 41 D. Rice (M)
  • 30 R. Sterling (M)
  • 53 E. Nwaneri (M)
  • 11 Gabriel Martinelli (M)
  • 23 Mikel Merino (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 B. Saka
  • 19 L. Trossard
  • 49 M. Lewis-Skelly
  • 29 K. Havertz
  • 8 M. Ødegaard
  • 20 Jorginho
  • 45 J. Henry-Francis
  • 32 Neto
  • 46 I. Kabia

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    43' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Tierney · Assist: Benjamin White
  2. Southampton
    56' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Stewart · Assist: Mateus Fernandes
  3. Arsenal
    63' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Sterling · On: B. Saka
  4. Arsenal
    63' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Tierney · On: L. Trossard
  5. Southampton
    70' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Stewart · On: P. Onuachu
  6. Arsenal
    70' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Zinchenko · On: M. Lewis-Skelly
  7. Arsenal
    71' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gabriel Martinelli · On: K. Havertz
  8. Arsenal
    75' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Nwaneri · On: M. Ødegaard
  9. Southampton
    79' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Robinson · On: W. Smallbone
  10. Southampton
    79' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Sulemana · On: C. Archer
  11. Southampton
    86' Southampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Ugochukwu · On: J. Kayi Sanda
  12. Arsenal
    90' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ødegaard · Assist: L. Trossard

Match Stats

Stat Southampton Arsenal
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 82% 91%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 23
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 339 533
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 10
Shots on Target 2 8
xG 0.62 2.39
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 278 486
Shots Inside Box 5 16
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal took the lead early through Tierney's powerful shot, setting the tone for their performance.
  • ▸ Southampton responded quickly with an equalizer from R. Stewart, showing resilience and determination to remain in contention.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitutes like Odegaard proved crucial as Arsenal regained momentum and eventually secured victory.