Leicester City FC vs Southampton FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 Robert Jones
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Harry Lennard
- Referee Eddie Smart
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Southampton FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Jan | Stoke City FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 03 Jan | Newcastle United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Dec | Crystal Palace FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Manchester United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Dec | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Leicester City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Jan | Liverpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | West Ham United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Fulham FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Dec | Arsenal FC | A | 1–1 | D |
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 wait is over. Leicester City FC get us underway at King Power Stadium.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Timothy Castagne made 121 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Southampton FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 15' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Wesley Fofana on 15 minutes.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' 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.
- 30' It’s high time Brendan Rodgers made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 35' Ibrahima Diallo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 444 appearances.
- 37' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. James Maddison makes it 1-0.
- 42' Leicester City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Southampton FC backline.
- 44' A moment of madness from Ibrahima Diallo on 44 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Southampton FC will be frustrated.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Marc Albrighton is booked for Leicester City FC — Yellow card on 45.
- 50' Southampton FC have won 417 goals from 348 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 53' The crowd applauds Wesley Fofana as he leaves the pitch. Caglar Soyuncu steps in for Leicester City FC.
- 58' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 58 minutes.
- 59' Ryan Bertrand is having his name booked by the referee on 59.
- 61' Another change for Southampton FC made on 61 minute. William Smallbone leaves to be changed by Dan Nlundulu.
- 66' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 71' Theo Walcott has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 72' Another change for Southampton FC made on 72 minute. Che Adams leaves to be changed by Shane Long.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Ayoze Perez. He replaces James Maddison on 77 minute.
- 82' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Leicester City FC and Southampton FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 87' Ibrahima Diallo makes way for Yan Valery at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Southampton FC.
- 90' The crowd applauds Jamie Vardy as he leaves the pitch. Kelechi Iheanacho steps in for Leicester City FC.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Southampton FC.
Lineups
Leicester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Jamie Vardy ↓ Kelechi Iheanacho 90'
- 25
- 1
-
10
James Maddison ↓ Ayoze Perez 77'
- 6
- 11
- 15
- 2
- 8
- 27
-
3
Wesley Fofana ↓ Caglar Soyuncu 53'
Bench
-
14
Kelechi Iheanacho ↑ 90'
- 12
- 18
- 24
-
4
Caglar Soyuncu ↑ 53'
- 21
-
17
Ayoze Perez ↑ 77'
- 19
- 33
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 1
- 3
- 5
- 35
- 8
- 17
- 2
-
10
Che Adams ↓ Shane Long 72'
-
27
Ibrahima Diallo ↓ Yan Valery 87'
- 20
Bench
- 44
-
7
Shane Long ↑ 72'
-
18
Yan Valery ↑ 87'
-
40
Dan Nlundulu ↑ 61'
- 29
- 47
- 72
- 65
- 62
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie Vardy | 8 |
| James Maddison | 6 |
| Ayoze Perez | 5 |
| Abdul Issahaku | 3 |
| Wilfred Ndidi | 3 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 3 |
| Che Adams | 3 |
| Jordan Ayew | 2 |
Head to Head
Leicester City FC Form
2021-01-16
Leicester City FC
2–0
Southampton FC
W
2021-01-09
Stoke City FC
0–4
Leicester City FC
W
2021-01-03
Newcastle United FC
1–2
Leicester City FC
W
2020-12-28
Crystal Palace FC
1–1
Leicester City FC
D
2020-12-26
Leicester City FC
2–2
Manchester United FC
D
2020-12-20
Tottenham Hotspur FC
0–2
Leicester City FC
W
Southampton FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.76
Leicester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88
Southampton FC xG
I would bet for:
Leicester City FC to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leicester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Leicester City FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Southampton FC
42%
Leicester City FC or Southampton FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leicester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 0
11.8%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
9.1%
3 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.4%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4.1%
4 – 0
2.7%
0 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC
| Handicap | Leicester City FC covers | Push | Southampton FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 24% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.