Thursday , 2 July 2026

AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton FC, FA Cup 2020-21 QUARTER FINALS

FA Cup · 2020-21
AFC Bournemouth
0 – 3
Full Time
Southampton FC
Sat 20 Mar 2021 · 12:15 UTC Vitality Stadium HT 45+5' · FT 45+5'
Y 30' Jan Bednarek
Y 74' Jannik Vestergaard
Jack Wilshere 84' Y
Sam Surridge 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton FC — FA Cup at Vitality Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee David Coote
  • Referee Simon Hooper
  • Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
  • Referee Stuart Burt
  • Referee Martin Atkinson

Head-to-Head

4
2
3
AFC Bournemouth 9 games · Avg 2.8 goals Southampton FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-03-20 AFC Bournemouth 0–3 Southampton FC 2020-07-19 AFC Bournemouth 0–2 Southampton FC 2019-09-20 Southampton FC 1–3 AFC Bournemouth 2019-04-27 Southampton FC 3–3 AFC Bournemouth 2018-10-20 AFC Bournemouth 0–0 Southampton FC

Recent Form

AFC Bournemouth
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Mar Southampton FC H 0–3 L
16 Mar Swansea City AFC H 3–0 W
13 Mar Barnsley FC H 2–3 L
06 Mar Preston North End FC A 1–1 D
03 Mar Bristol City FC A 2–1 W
27 Feb Watford FC H 1–0 W
Southampton FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Mar AFC Bournemouth A 3–0 W
14 Mar Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 1–2 L
10 Mar Manchester City FC A 2–5 L
06 Mar Sheffield United FC A 2–0 W
01 Mar Everton FC A 0–1 L
23 Feb Leeds United FC A 0–3 L

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
AFC Bournemouth this season
20% Clean Sheets
Southampton FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Southampton FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. AFC Bournemouth is hosting Southampton FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 25' Southampton FC have won 417 goals from 348 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 30' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jan Bednarek.
  • 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jonathan Woodgate might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 37' What a strike from Moussa Djenepo! The score is 0-1.
  • 42' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 46' A stunning finish from Nathan Redmond — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 51' The travelling Southampton FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 53' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Che Adams makes no mistake. 0-3!
  • 56' A change in the AFC Bournemouth ranks — Ben Pearson exits the field as Sam Surridge enters on 56.
  • 59' Magnificent from Nathan Redmond! That is 18 goals in 348 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 64' AFC Bournemouth currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 67' Another substitution for AFC Bournemouth to replace Diego Rico by Chris Mepham on 67 minute.
  • 72' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Asmir Begovic suffering a number of foals already.
  • 74' Jannik Vestergaard is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
  • 77' The crowd applauds Jan Bednarek as he leaves the pitch. Jack Stephens steps in for Southampton FC.
  • 82' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 84' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jack Wilshere.
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Nathan Tella. He replaces Moussa Djenepo on 85 minute.
  • 89' Kayne Ramsey has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kyle Walker-Peters on 89 minute.
  • 90' Poor challenge from Sam Surridge. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Southampton FC! Dan Nlundulu comes on to replace Che Adams.
  • Full Time. Southampton FC beats AFC Bournemouth

Lineups

AFC Bournemouth Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jonathan Woodgate

Southampton FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ralph Hasenhuttl

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Che Adams 4
Callum Wilson 3
Nathan Redmond 2
Marcus Tavernier 2
James Ward-Prowse 2
Dango Ouattara 2
Taylor Harwood-Bellis 1
Harry Wilson 1

Head to Head

2021-03-20 AFC Bournemouth 0–3 Southampton FC 2020-07-19 AFC Bournemouth 0–2 Southampton FC 2019-09-20 Southampton FC 1–3 AFC Bournemouth 2019-04-27 Southampton FC 3–3 AFC Bournemouth 2018-10-20 AFC Bournemouth 0–0 Southampton FC

AFC Bournemouth Form

2021-03-20 AFC Bournemouth 0–3 Southampton FC L 2021-03-16 AFC Bournemouth 3–0 Swansea City AFC W 2021-03-13 AFC Bournemouth 2–3 Barnsley FC L 2021-03-06 Preston North End FC 1–1 AFC Bournemouth D 2021-03-03 Bristol City FC 1–2 AFC Bournemouth W 2021-02-27 AFC Bournemouth 1–0 Watford FC W

Southampton FC Form

2021-03-20 AFC Bournemouth 0–3 Southampton FC W 2021-03-14 Southampton FC 1–2 Brighton & Hove Albion FC L 2021-03-10 Manchester City FC 5–2 Southampton FC L 2021-03-06 Sheffield United FC 0–2 Southampton FC W 2021-03-01 Everton FC 1–0 Southampton FC L 2021-02-23 Leeds United FC 3–0 Southampton FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.39 AFC Bournemouth xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43 Southampton FC xG
I would bet for: AFC Bournemouth or Southampton FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
AFC Bournemouth36% Draw28% Southampton FC36%
Actual: Southampton FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

AFC Bournemouth or Draw
64%
Draw or Southampton FC
64%
AFC Bournemouth or Southampton FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
AFC Bournemouth27% Draw46% Southampton FC27%
Actual: Southampton FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 0
7.8%
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 3
Actual

Asian Handicap — AFC Bournemouth

Handicap AFC Bournemouth covers Push Southampton FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 19% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 19% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

AFC Bournemouth keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.