Sunday , 16 August 2026

Arsenal FC vs Southampton FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Arsenal FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Southampton FC
Sat 5 Oct 2024 · 14:00 UTC Emirates Stadium 60,307 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 55+3' Cameron Archer
Kai Havertz 58+3' 1–1
Martinelli 68+3' 2–1
Bukayo Saka 88+3' 3–1
Y 23' Kyle Walker-Peters
Y 34' Jan Bednarek
Y 38' Tyler Dibling

Overview

Match Preview

Arsenal FC vs Southampton FC — Premier League at Emirates Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Tony Harrington
  • Assistant 1 Darren Cann
  • Assistant 2 Derek Eaton

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 West Ham United FC 38 39
2 Burnley FC 38 22
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 20
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 0
5 Coventry City FC 0 0
6 Hull City AFC 0 0
7 Ipswich Town FC 0 0
8 Arsenal FC 0 0
9 Manchester City FC 0 0
10 Manchester United FC 0 0
11 Aston Villa FC 0 0
12 Liverpool FC 0 0
13 AFC Bournemouth 0 0
14 Sunderland AFC 0 0
15 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 0
16 Brentford FC 0 0
17 Chelsea FC 0 0
18 Fulham FC 0 0
19 Newcastle United FC 0 0
20 Everton FC 0 0
21 Leeds United FC 0 0
22 Crystal Palace FC 0 0
23 Nottingham Forest FC 0 0

Head-to-Head

6
4
4
Arsenal FC 14 games · Avg 3.0 goals Southampton FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-10-05 Arsenal FC 3–1 Southampton FC 2023-04-21 Arsenal FC 3–3 Southampton FC 2022-10-23 Southampton FC 1–1 Arsenal FC 2022-04-16 Southampton FC 1–0 Arsenal FC 2021-12-11 Arsenal FC 3–0 Southampton FC

Recent Form

Arsenal FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Oct Southampton FC H 3–1 W
01 Oct Paris Saint-Germain FC H 2–0 W
28 Sep Leicester City FC H 4–2 W
22 Sep Manchester City FC A 2–2 D
19 Sep Atalanta BC A 0–0 D
15 Sep Tottenham Hotspur FC A 1–0 W
Southampton FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Oct Arsenal FC A 1–3 L
30 Sep AFC Bournemouth A 1–3 L
21 Sep Ipswich Town FC H 1–1 D
14 Sep Manchester United FC H 0–3 L
31 Aug Brentford FC A 1–3 L
24 Aug Nottingham Forest FC H 0–1 L

Key Stats

64% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Arsenal FC welcome Southampton FC for this crunch clash at Emirates Stadium.
  • 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 10' Flynn Downes is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Southampton FC so far.
  • 15' Joe Aribo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 23' Kyle Walker-Peters picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 27' The crowd applauds Ross Stewart as he leaves the pitch. Cameron Archer steps in for Southampton FC.
  • 32' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 34' A moment of madness from Jan Bednarek on 34 minutes earns him a card. Southampton FC will be frustrated.
  • 38' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tyler Dibling on 38.
  • 43' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Arsenal FC and Southampton FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 48' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 5-4-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 53' Arsenal FC currently sit 3 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 58' Cameron Archer has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 55 minutes.
  • 61' Brilliant from the ! Kai Havertz makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 58.
  • 61' Time for substitution for Arsenal FC. Raheem Sterling is replaced by Martinelli.
  • 66' The 34-year-old Jorginho has been sensational this season — 3 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 71' The Brazil Martinelli breaks the deadlock on 68 minutes. 2-1!
  • 74' Time for substitution for Southampton FC. Ryan Manning is replaced by Paul Onuachu.
  • 79' Southampton FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 84' Another change for Arsenal FC made on 84 minute. Thomas Partey leaves to be changed by Takehiro Tomiyasu.
  • 89' Arsenal FC have won 725 goals from 414 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 90' Charlie Taylor gets the nod from Southampton FC. He replaces Yukinari Sugawara and will look to change the dynamic.
  • The final score is 3-1.

Lineups

Arsenal FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mikel Arteta

Southampton FC Lineups

5-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Russell Martin

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alexandre Lacazette 5
Danny Ings 3
Bukayo Saka 3
Henrikh Mkhitaryan 3
Martin Odegaard 3
Joe Willock 2
Theo Walcott 2
Martinelli 2

Head to Head

2024-10-05 Arsenal FC 3–1 Southampton FC 2023-04-21 Arsenal FC 3–3 Southampton FC 2022-10-23 Southampton FC 1–1 Arsenal FC 2022-04-16 Southampton FC 1–0 Arsenal FC 2021-12-11 Arsenal FC 3–0 Southampton FC

Arsenal FC Form

2024-10-05 Arsenal FC 3–1 Southampton FC W 2024-10-01 Arsenal FC 2–0 Paris Saint-Germain FC W 2024-09-28 Arsenal FC 4–2 Leicester City FC W 2024-09-22 Manchester City FC 2–2 Arsenal FC D 2024-09-19 Atalanta BC 0–0 Arsenal FC D 2024-09-15 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0–1 Arsenal FC W

Southampton FC Form

2024-10-05 Arsenal FC 3–1 Southampton FC L 2024-09-30 AFC Bournemouth 3–1 Southampton FC L 2024-09-21 Southampton FC 1–1 Ipswich Town FC D 2024-09-14 Southampton FC 0–3 Manchester United FC L 2024-08-31 Brentford FC 3–1 Southampton FC L 2024-08-24 Southampton FC 0–1 Nottingham Forest FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2 Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08 Southampton FC xG
I would bet for: Arsenal FC to win 60% + Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Arsenal FC60% Draw22% Southampton FC18%
Actual: Arsenal FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Arsenal FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Southampton FC
40%
Arsenal FC or Southampton FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Arsenal FC41% Draw42% Southampton FC17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.1%
1 – 0
8.5%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
6.2%
3 – 0
5.9%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
3.5%
4 – 1
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC

Handicap Arsenal FC covers Push Southampton FC covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 18% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 22% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 12% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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