Leicester City FC vs Southampton FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Leicester City FC vs Southampton FC — Premier League at King Power Stadium.
- Leicester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Mick McDonough
- Referee Michael Oliver
- Referee Simon Bennett
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Southampton FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Jan | Newport County AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Everton FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Chelsea FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Leicester City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Jan | Derby County FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Jan | Chelsea FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Dec | West Ham United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
72%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Leicester City FC and Southampton FC has kicked off!
- 5' Leicester City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Southampton FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 11' Brilliant from the midfielder! James Ward-Prowse makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 11.
- 16' Leicester City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Southampton FC's shape.
- 20' The referee has no hesitation. James Maddison is booked for Leicester City FC — Yellow card on 20.
- 25' Southampton FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Leicester City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 34' Yann Valery has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 34.
- 35' Controversy at the stadium! Ben Chilwell argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 45' A moment of madness from Yann Valery on 45 minutes earns him a Red card. Southampton FC will be frustrated.
- 45' What composure from Shane Long! The Ireland international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 46' A change in the Leicester City FC ranks — Nampalys Mendy exits the field as Harvey Barnes enters on 46.
- 47' Shane Long adds to his 0 season tally! Southampton FC lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
- 52' The travelling Southampton FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 54' The referee calls foul for Jack Stephens. He receives a Yellow card.
- 57' The supporters are chanting for Cedric. He replaces Stuart Armstrong on 57 minute.
- 58' Assisted by Ricardo Pereira with the perfectly-timed delivery and Wilfred Ndidi makes no mistake. 1-3!
- 63' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Leicester City FC and Southampton FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 68' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 73' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 73 minutes.
- 76' Rachid Ghezzal is replacing Hamza Choudhury for the Leicester City FC side.
- 81' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Southampton FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 86' Leicester City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' The crowd applauds Nathan Redmond as he leaves the pitch. Sam Gallagher steps in for Southampton FC.
- Another three points for Southampton FC.
Lineups
Leicester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 9
- 25
- 1
- 10
- 5
- 3
-
11
Marc Albrighton ↓ Demarai Gray 46'
- 38
-
24
Nampalys Mendy ↓ Harvey Barnes 46'
- 14
Bench
- 8
- 12
- 2
-
7
Demarai Gray ↑ 46'
-
31
Rachid Ghezzal ↑ 77'
- 4
-
19
Harvey Barnes ↑ 46'
Coach
Claude Puel
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 4
- 1
- 5
- 35
- 16
- 14
-
22
Nathan Redmond ↓ Sam Gallagher 90'
-
7
Shane Long ↓ Callum Slattery 76'
-
17
Stuart Armstrong ↓ Cedric 57'
- 43
Bench
- 39
-
2
Cedric ↑ 57'
- 28
-
15
Sam Gallagher ↑ 90'
- 11
-
55
Callum Slattery ↑ 76'
- 66
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie Vardy | 8 |
| James Maddison | 6 |
| Ayoze Perez | 5 |
| Che Adams | 3 |
| Abdul Issahaku | 3 |
| Wilfred Ndidi | 3 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 3 |
| Jonny Evans | 2 |
Head to Head
Leicester City FC Form
2019-01-12
Leicester City FC
1–2
Southampton FC
L
2019-01-06
Newport County AFC
2–1
Leicester City FC
L
2019-01-01
Everton FC
0–1
Leicester City FC
W
2018-12-29
Leicester City FC
0–1
Cardiff City FC
L
2018-12-26
Leicester City FC
2–1
Manchester City FC
W
2018-12-22
Chelsea FC
0–1
Leicester City FC
W
Southampton FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.27
Leicester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Southampton FC xG
I would bet for:
Leicester City FC or Southampton FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Leicester City FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Southampton FC
64%
Leicester City FC or Southampton FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.5%
0 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
8.4%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC
| Handicap | Leicester City FC covers | Push | Southampton FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.