Sunday , 16 August 2026

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

Premier League · 2024-25
Southampton FC
1 – 5
Full Time
Chelsea FC
Wed 4 Dec 2024 · 19:30 UTC Saint Mary's 31,193 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 7' Axel Disasi
Joe Aribo 11' 1–1
1–2 17' Christopher Nkunku
1–3 34' Noni Madueke
1–4 77' Cole Palmer
1–5 87' Jadon Sancho
Jack Stephens 39' R
Adam Armstrong 47' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Tony Harrington
  • Assistant 1 Matt Wilkes (England)
  • Assistant 2 Steven Meredith (England)

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
2024-12-04 Southampton FC 1–5 Chelsea FC 2023-02-18 Chelsea FC 0–1 Southampton FC 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

Recent Form

Southampton FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Dec Chelsea FC H 1–5 L
29 Nov Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 1–1 D
24 Nov Liverpool FC H 2–3 L
09 Nov Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 0–2 L
02 Nov Everton FC H 1–0 W
26 Oct Manchester City FC A 0–1 L
Chelsea FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Dec Southampton FC A 5–1 W
01 Dec Aston Villa FC H 3–0 W
23 Nov Leicester City FC A 2–1 W
10 Nov Arsenal FC H 1–1 D
03 Nov Manchester United FC A 1–1 D
27 Oct Newcastle United 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 Saint Mary's.
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 7' Axel Disasi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 7 minutes.
  • 11' The deadlock is broken! Joe Aribo gets on the scoresheet on 11 minutes.
  • 16' The energy levels are beginning to show. Enzo Maresca might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 17' What a strike from Christopher Nkunku! The score is 1-2.
  • 22' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 27' Southampton FC are deployed in a 5-3-2 today, looking to exploit space against Chelsea FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 32' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 34' Noni Madueke makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and Chelsea FC are in front.
  • 39' That is a card for Southampton FC. Jack Stephens will be fuming at that decision.
  • 44' named a 5-3-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 47' That is a card for Southampton FC. Adam Armstrong will be fuming at that decision.
  • 52' It looks like no one’s ball. Chelsea FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 57' Jadon Sancho has been relatively quiet despite scoring 71 goals in his last 521 appearances.
  • 62' The crowd applauds Ryan Fraser as he leaves the pitch. Kamal Deen Sulemana steps in for Southampton FC.
  • 67' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Russell Martin will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Jadon Sancho. He replaces Noni Madueke on 72 minute.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Yukinari Sugawara. He replaces Cameron Archer on 73 minute.
  • 77' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Cole Palmer makes it 1-4.
  • 79' A tactical swap from Southampton FC — Ronnie Edwards on, James Bree off on 79 minutes.
  • 84' 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.
  • 87' A goal from the England international Jadon Sancho! He fires home on 87 to make it 1-5!
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-5 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Southampton FC Lineups

5-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Russell Martin

Chelsea FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Enzo Maresca

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
Adam Armstrong 1

Head to Head

2024-12-04 Southampton FC 1–5 Chelsea FC 2023-02-18 Chelsea FC 0–1 Southampton FC 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

Southampton FC Form

2024-12-04 Southampton FC 1–5 Chelsea FC L 2024-11-29 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 1–1 Southampton FC D 2024-11-24 Southampton FC 2–3 Liverpool FC L 2024-11-09 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–0 Southampton FC L 2024-11-02 Southampton FC 1–0 Everton FC W 2024-10-26 Manchester City FC 1–0 Southampton FC L

Chelsea FC Form

2024-12-04 Southampton FC 1–5 Chelsea FC W 2024-12-01 Chelsea FC 3–0 Aston Villa FC W 2024-11-23 Leicester City FC 1–2 Chelsea FC W 2024-11-10 Chelsea FC 1–1 Arsenal FC D 2024-11-03 Manchester United FC 1–1 Chelsea FC D 2024-10-27 Chelsea FC 2–1 Newcastle United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.22 Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.12 Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Southampton FC24% Draw24% Chelsea FC52%
Actual: Chelsea FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Southampton FC or Draw
48%
Draw or Chelsea FC
76%
Southampton FC or Chelsea FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Southampton FC18% Draw40% Chelsea FC42%
Actual: Chelsea FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–5 not predicted
1 – 5
Actual
1 – 1
10%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
7.9%
0 – 1
6.9%
1 – 3
6.6%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 3
5.5%
2 – 1
5.4%
0 – 0
5%
2 – 3
4.1%
1 – 0
3.7%
1 – 4
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Southampton FC

Handicap Southampton FC covers Push Chelsea FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 12% 79%
-0.5 21% — 79%
+0.5 43% — 57%
+1 43% 21% 35%
+1.5 65% — 35%
+2 65% 17% 18%
+2.5 82% — 18%

Clean Sheet

Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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