Sunday , 16 August 2026

Southampton FC vs Chelsea FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Southampton FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Chelsea FC
Tue 30 Aug 2022 · 18:45 UTC St. Mary's Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Mohammed Salisu 53' Y
James Ward-Prowse 64' Y
Y 80' Christian Pulisic

Overview

Match Preview

Southampton FC vs Chelsea FC — Premier League at St. Mary's Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Michael Salisbury
  • Referee Harry Lennard
  • Referee David Coote
  • Referee Graham Scott
  • Referee Stuart Burt
  • 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

3
3
6
Southampton FC 12 games · Avg 3.5 goals Chelsea FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-08-30 Southampton FC 2–1 Chelsea FC 2022-04-09 Southampton FC 0–6 Chelsea FC 2021-10-02 Chelsea FC 3–1 Southampton FC 2021-02-20 Southampton FC 1–1 Chelsea FC 2020-10-17 Chelsea FC 3–3 Southampton FC

Recent Form

Southampton FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Aug Chelsea FC H 2–1 W
27 Aug Manchester United FC H 0–1 L
20 Aug Leicester City FC A 2–1 W
13 Aug Leeds United FC H 2–2 D
06 Aug Tottenham Hotspur FC A 1–4 L
22 May Leicester City FC A 1–4 L
Chelsea FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Aug Southampton FC A 1–2 L
27 Aug Leicester City FC H 2–1 W
21 Aug Leeds United FC A 0–3 L
14 Aug Tottenham Hotspur FC H 2–2 D
06 Aug Everton FC A 1–0 W
22 May Watford FC H 2–1 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Southampton FC welcome Chelsea FC for this crunch clash at St. Mary's Stadium.
  • 5' Jorginho has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at St. Mary's Stadium. Chelsea FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Southampton FC and Chelsea FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 20' 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 Mohamed Elyounoussi suffering a number of foals already.
  • 23' Raheem Sterling adds to his 0 season tally! Chelsea FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 28' GOAL! Romeo Lavia fires home to make it 1-1!
  • 33' Chelsea FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 38' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ralph Hasenhuttl might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 43' The 29-year-old Adam Armstrong has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 46' Ruben Loftus-Cheek makes way for Mateo Kovacic at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chelsea FC.
  • 46' Adam Armstrong is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 53' The referee shows Southampton FC player a Yellow card on 53.
  • 58' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 60' The whistle greets Romeo Lavia as he departs to be replaced by Joe Aribo.
  • 64' The referee has no hesitation. James Ward-Prowse is booked for Southampton FC — Yellow card on 64.
  • 66' Fresh legs for Chelsea FC! Christian Pulisic comes on to replace Kai Havertz.
  • 67' Another change for Chelsea FC made on 67 minute. Jorginho leaves to be changed by Armando Broja.
  • 72' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 73' The crowd applauds Romain Perraud as he leaves the pitch. Moussa Djenepo steps in for Southampton FC.
  • 78' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 80' A meaty challenge results in booking for Christian Pulisic on 80.
  • 85' Chelsea FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 86' Adam Armstrong makes way for Lyanco at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Southampton FC.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Southampton FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Southampton FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ralph Hasenhuttl

Chelsea FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Tuchel

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Timo Werner 8
Mason Mount 5
Kai Havertz 2
Christopher Nkunku 2
Ben Chilwell 2
James Ward-Prowse 2
Danny Ings 2
Romeo Lavia 1

Head to Head

2022-08-30 Southampton FC 2–1 Chelsea FC 2022-04-09 Southampton FC 0–6 Chelsea FC 2021-10-02 Chelsea FC 3–1 Southampton FC 2021-02-20 Southampton FC 1–1 Chelsea FC 2020-10-17 Chelsea FC 3–3 Southampton FC

Southampton FC Form

2022-08-30 Southampton FC 2–1 Chelsea FC W 2022-08-27 Southampton FC 0–1 Manchester United FC L 2022-08-20 Leicester City FC 1–2 Southampton FC W 2022-08-13 Southampton FC 2–2 Leeds United FC D 2022-08-06 Tottenham Hotspur FC 4–1 Southampton FC L 2022-05-22 Leicester City FC 4–1 Southampton FC L

Chelsea FC Form

2022-08-30 Southampton FC 2–1 Chelsea FC L 2022-08-27 Chelsea FC 2–1 Leicester City FC W 2022-08-21 Leeds United FC 3–0 Chelsea FC L 2022-08-14 Chelsea FC 2–2 Tottenham Hotspur FC D 2022-08-06 Everton FC 0–1 Chelsea FC W 2022-05-22 Chelsea FC 2–1 Watford FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.43 Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4 Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for: Southampton FC or Chelsea FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Southampton FC40% Draw27% Chelsea FC33%
Actual: Southampton FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Southampton FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Chelsea FC
60%
Southampton FC or Chelsea FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Southampton FC28% Draw46% Chelsea FC26%
Actual: Southampton FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 0
7.5%
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 0
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Southampton FC

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

Clean Sheet

Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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