Southampton FC vs Crystal Palace FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Southampton FC vs Crystal Palace FC — Premier League at St. Mary's Stadium.
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Crystal Palace FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee John Brooks
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Mark Scholes
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | Crystal Palace FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 08 May | Liverpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Apr | Leicester City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Apr | Leicester City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Apr | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | Southampton FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 May | Sheffield United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 May | Manchester City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Apr | Leicester City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | Chelsea FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 05 Apr | Everton FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Southampton FC and Crystal Palace FC has kicked off!
- 2' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Christian Benteke makes it 0-1.
- 3' Christian Benteke doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 8' 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 Jean-Philippe Mateta suffering a number of foals already.
- 13' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 18' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ralph Hasenhuttl will be considering his options from the bench.
- 19' What a moment for Danny Ings! That strike on 19 puts his side firmly in control.
- 20' What an equalizer from Danny Ings!
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James Ward-Prowse made 348 appearances and scored 55 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' 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.
- 35' Southampton FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' Southampton FC is showing some good football. However, Southampton FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 44' Southampton FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Jordan Ayew. He receives a Yellow card.
- 46' Fresh legs for Southampton FC! Mohammed Salisu comes on to replace Jan Bednarek.
- 48' Brilliant from the ! Che Adams makes it 3-2 with a superb finish on 48.
- 53' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 54' That is a Yellow card for Southampton FC. Jannik Vestergaard will be fuming at that decision.
- 59' The energy levels are beginning to show. Roy Hodgson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 64' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 65' It is a substitution in Crystal Palace FC team. Luka Milivojevic is replaced by Jeffrey Schlupp on 65 minute.
- 70' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 72' The Crystal Palace FC bench stirs into life. Jordan Ayew is withdrawn and Michy Batshuayi gets his opportunity.
- 75' Danny Ings does the damage! The net is bulging and Southampton FC surge ahead!
- 76' The Southampton FC bench stirs into life. Danny Ings is withdrawn and Michael Obafemi gets his opportunity.
- 77' The referee calls foul for Cheikhou Kouyate. He receives a Yellow card.
- 78' Christian Benteke makes way for Jean-Philippe Mateta at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Crystal Palace FC.
- 83' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 88' Crystal Palace FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 90' Crystal Palace FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Southampton FC 3-1 Crystal Palace FC.
Lineups
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
9
Danny Ings ↓ Michael Obafemi 76'
- 44
- 5
-
35
Jan Bednarek ↓ Mohammed Salisu 46'
- 8
- 11
- 17
- 2
- 10
- 19
Bench
- 32
- 1
- 27
-
22
Mohammed Salisu ↑ 46'
- 12
-
14
Michael Obafemi ↑ 76'
- 40
- 23
- 47
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Crystal Palace FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 4
- 8
-
9
Jordan Ayew ↓ Michy Batshuayi 72'
- 2
- 6
- 44
- 11
- 20
- 25
- 27
Bench
- 34
-
15
Jeffrey Schlupp ↑ 65'
- 3
- 10
- 24
- 22
- 1
-
14
Jean-Philippe Mateta ↑ 78'
-
23
Michy Batshuayi ↑ 72'
Coach
Roy Hodgson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Danny Ings | 5 |
| Wilfried Zaha | 5 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 4 |
| Eberechi Eze | 4 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 3 |
| Christian Benteke | 2 |
| Oriol Romeu | 2 |
| Adam Armstrong | 1 |
Head to Head
Southampton FC Form
2021-05-11
Southampton FC
3–1
Crystal Palace FC
W
2021-05-08
Liverpool FC
2–0
Southampton FC
L
2021-04-30
Southampton FC
1–1
Leicester City FC
D
2021-04-21
Tottenham Hotspur FC
2–1
Southampton FC
L
2021-04-18
Leicester City FC
1–0
Southampton FC
L
2021-04-12
West Bromwich Albion FC
3–0
Southampton FC
L
Crystal Palace FC Form
2021-05-11
Southampton FC
3–1
Crystal Palace FC
L
2021-05-08
Sheffield United FC
0–2
Crystal Palace FC
W
2021-05-01
Crystal Palace FC
0–2
Manchester City FC
L
2021-04-26
Leicester City FC
2–1
Crystal Palace FC
L
2021-04-10
Crystal Palace FC
1–4
Chelsea FC
L
2021-04-05
Everton FC
1–1
Crystal Palace FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.53
Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Crystal Palace FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Southampton FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Crystal Palace FC
51%
Southampton FC or Crystal Palace FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Southampton FC
| Handicap | Southampton FC covers | Push | Crystal Palace FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.