Southampton defeated Leicester City in a close win on Saturday, 1x2, in a game relating to matchweek 3. To this matchweek, Brendan Rodgers's team came from a defeat, and Ralph Hasenhüttl's team came from a draw. Che Adams runned the show.
The first half came to an end without goals.
The opening goal was scored by James Maddison in the 54th minute, from a direct free kick. Sub Che Adams, with 59 minutes on the clock, changed the course of the game. After 68 minutes, forward struck for Southampton, assisted by Armel Kotchap. Che Adams netted the last goal with 84 minutes on the clock with a right-foot strike inside the box.
After the result Southampton are 11th in the table, with 4 points, while Leicester City sit 19th place, with 1 point. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Southampton's team will play at home against Manchester United. Meanwhile, Leicester's team visit Chelsea.
Leicester City | Southampton | |||
8 | 1 | Shots | 3 | 7 |
1 | Shots on target | 1 | ||
7 | 5 | Total Tackles | 4 | 8 |
1 | Tackles Won | 1 | ||
8 | 5 | Ball steals | 7 | 7 |
7 | 99 | Total Passes | 45 | 8 |
7 | 86 | Passes Completed | 36 | 8 |
7 | 1 | Saves | - | |
8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 6 | 7 |
7 | 3 | Fouls Suffered | 2 | 8 |