Sunday , 16 August 2026

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

Premier League · 2024-25
Southampton FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Fulham FC
Sat 26 Apr 2025 · 14:00 UTC Saint Mary's 28,946 HT 45' · FT 45'
Jack Stephens 14' 1–0
1–1 72' Emile Smith Rowe
1–2 90+2' Ryan Sessegnon
Kamal Deen Sulemana 69' Y
Y 70' Raul Jimenez

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Tony Harrington
  • Assistant 1 Scott Ledger
  • Assistant 2

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
2
4
Southampton FC 9 games · Avg 2.2 goals Fulham FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-26 Southampton FC 1–2 Fulham FC 2024-12-22 Fulham FC 0–0 Southampton FC 2023-05-13 Southampton FC 0–2 Fulham FC 2022-12-31 Fulham FC 2–1 Southampton FC 2021-05-15 Southampton FC 3–1 Fulham FC

Recent Form

Southampton FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Apr Fulham FC H 1–2 L
19 Apr West Ham United FC A 1–1 D
12 Apr Aston Villa FC H 0–3 L
06 Apr Tottenham Hotspur FC A 1–3 L
02 Apr Crystal Palace FC H 1–1 D
15 Mar Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 1–2 L
Fulham FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Apr Southampton FC A 2–1 W
20 Apr Chelsea FC H 1–2 L
14 Apr AFC Bournemouth A 0–1 L
06 Apr Liverpool FC H 3–2 W
01 Apr Arsenal FC A 1–2 L
29 Mar Crystal Palace FC H 0–3 L

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Saint Mary's. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' Fulham FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 14' Jack Stephens makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Southampton FC are in front.
  • 19' 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 Adama Traore suffering a number of foals already.
  • 24' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 29' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 34' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marco Silva will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 39' Southampton FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 44' Southampton FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fulham FC backline.
  • 46' Another change for Fulham FC made on 46 minute. Sander Berge leaves to be changed by Adama Traore.
  • 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. Southampton FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Southampton FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 66' Fresh legs for Southampton FC! Cameron Archer comes on to replace Ross Stewart.
  • 69' Kamal Deen Sulemana catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 69.
  • 70' It’s a booking for Fulham FC player. Raul Jimenez gets a card.
  • 72' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Emile Smith Rowe makes it 1-1.
  • 77' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marco Silva might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 78' Southampton FC ring the changes. Kamal Deen Sulemana has done his job and it is now time for Tyler Dibling to step up.
  • 83' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ryan Manning is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Fulham FC.
  • 86' Another substitution for Fulham FC to replace Alex Iwobi by Tom Cairney on 86 minute.
  • 87' The Fulham FC manager makes a substitution. Harry Wilson departs to be replaced by Carlos Vinicius.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Southampton FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Simon Rusk

Fulham FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marco Silva

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Aleksandar Mitrovic 3
Theo Walcott 2
Andreas Pereira 2
Joao Palhinha 2
Stuart Armstrong 2
James Ward-Prowse 2
Fabio Carvalho 1
Che Adams 1

Head to Head

2025-04-26 Southampton FC 1–2 Fulham FC 2024-12-22 Fulham FC 0–0 Southampton FC 2023-05-13 Southampton FC 0–2 Fulham FC 2022-12-31 Fulham FC 2–1 Southampton FC 2021-05-15 Southampton FC 3–1 Fulham FC

Southampton FC Form

2025-04-26 Southampton FC 1–2 Fulham FC L 2025-04-19 West Ham United FC 1–1 Southampton FC D 2025-04-12 Southampton FC 0–3 Aston Villa FC L 2025-04-06 Tottenham Hotspur FC 3–1 Southampton FC L 2025-04-02 Southampton FC 1–1 Crystal Palace FC D 2025-03-15 Southampton FC 1–2 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC L

Fulham FC Form

2025-04-26 Southampton FC 1–2 Fulham FC W 2025-04-20 Fulham FC 1–2 Chelsea FC L 2025-04-14 AFC Bournemouth 1–0 Fulham FC L 2025-04-06 Fulham FC 3–2 Liverpool FC W 2025-04-01 Arsenal FC 2–1 Fulham FC L 2025-03-29 Fulham FC 0–3 Crystal Palace FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.16 Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32 Fulham FC xG
I would bet for: Southampton FC or Fulham FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Southampton FC32% Draw30% Fulham FC38%
Actual: Fulham FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Southampton FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Fulham FC
68%
Southampton FC or Fulham FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Southampton FC23% Draw49% Fulham FC28%
Actual: Southampton FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.5%
0 – 1
9.9%
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.6%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Southampton FC

Handicap Southampton FC covers Push Fulham FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 18% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 21% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 12% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Fulham FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

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