Southampton FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Southampton FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship at Saint Mary's.
- Southampton FC 15 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Brooks
- Assistant 1 Lee Betts
- Assistant 2 Akil Howson
9 games this season
🟨 4.9/game
⚽ 13.7 goals/game
🟥 4 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | Leeds United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Sep | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Sep | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Sep | Leicester City FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Sep | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 26 Aug | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | Southampton FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Sep | Watford FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Sep | Hull City AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Sep | Millwall FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Sep | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Aug | Ipswich Town FC | A | 4–3 | W |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Southampton FC this season
Southampton FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Southampton FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
2/4
31-45
6/2
46-60
6/2
61-75
3/2
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Southampton FC
| Cyle Larin | 7 G | |
| Kuryu Matsuki | 4 G | 1 A |
| Finn Azaz | 3 G | 5 A |
| Leo Scienza | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Southampton FC have kicked off against Leeds United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 2' GOAL! William Smallbone scores on 2. Assisted by Kyle Walker-Peters
- 7' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Southampton FC and Leeds United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 12' Southampton FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 17' 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 Liam Cooper suffering a number of foals already.
- 18' It’s a booking for Southampton FC player. William Smallbone gets a Yellow card.
- 23' Both keepers have barely been tested. Southampton FC and Leeds United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 28' The 30-year-old Glen Kamara has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 31' GOAL! William Smallbone fires home to make it 2-0!
- 33' Glen Kamara catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 33.
- 35' What a moment for Adam Armstrong! That strike on 35 puts his side firmly in control.
- 37' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jan Bednarek.
- 42' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Leeds United FC that had 365 games and scored 540 goals.
- 47' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 52' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jan Bednarek, as he is very good at scoring at Saint Mary's with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 57' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 58' The Netherlands defender Pascal Struijk breaks the deadlock on 58 minutes. 3-1!
- 59' The crowd applauds Kamal Deen Sulemana as he leaves the pitch. Ryan Fraser steps in for Southampton FC.
- 59' Pascal Struijk makes no mistake. The score reads 3-2 and Leeds United FC are in front.
- 60' Kamal Deen Sulemana makes way for Ryan Fraser at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Southampton FC.
- 65' Leeds United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 68' It is a substitution in Southampton FC team. William Smallbone is replaced by Shea Charles on 68 minute.
- 69' Carlos Alcaraz makes way for Che Adams at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Southampton FC.
- 73' The crowd applauds Glen Kamara as he leaves the pitch. Archie Gray steps in for Leeds United FC.
- 76' Southampton FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 76.
- 81' Daniel James makes way for Patrick Bamford at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leeds United FC.
- 84' Joe Aribo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Adam Armstrong at the 84 minute mark.
- 85' The Southampton FC bench stirs into life. Stuart Armstrong is withdrawn and James Bree gets his opportunity.
- 90' Stuart Armstrong has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 17 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- It finishes all square. Southampton FC and Leeds United FC share the spoils 3-1.
Lineups
Southampton FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 35
-
17
Stuart Armstrong ↓ James Bree 85'
- 2
- 4
-
9
Adam Armstrong ↓ Joe Aribo 84'
- 3
- 31
- 21
-
22
Carlos Alcaraz ↓ Che Adams 69'
- 16
- 20
Bench
-
26
Ryan Fraser ↑ 59'
- 6
- 1
-
10
Che Adams ↑ 69'
-
14
James Bree ↑ 85'
-
7
Joe Aribo ↑ 84'
- 18
- 23
-
24
Shea Charles ↑ 68'
Coach
Russell Martin
Leeds United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
-
20
Daniel James ↓ Patrick Bamford 81'
- 25
- 6
- 21
- 17
- 24
- 1
-
8
Glen Kamara ↓ Archie Gray 73'
- 7
- 10
Bench
- 14
- 28
- 2
-
9
Patrick Bamford ↑ 81'
- 30
- 44
-
12
Jaidon Anthony ↑ 73'
-
22
Archie Gray ↑ 73'
- 27
Coach
Daniel Farke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Armstrong | 4 |
| William Smallbone | 2 |
| Rodrigo | 2 |
| Patrick Bamford | 2 |
| Tyler Roberts | 1 |
| Joel Piroe | 1 |
| Armando Broja | 1 |
| Jack Harrison | 1 |
Head to Head
Southampton FC Form
Leeds United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.43
Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for:
Southampton FC or Leeds United FC 72% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.69
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Southampton FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Leeds United FC
59%
Southampton FC or Leeds United FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.7%
1 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Southampton FC
| Handicap | Southampton FC covers | Push | Leeds United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.