FT Southampton 1 - 0
Aston Villa
Commentary:
90+7' Adam Armstrong from Southampton is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+7' Both teams could have won today but Southampton just managed to carve out the victory
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Today's attendance is 30178.
90+7' Ball possession: Southampton: 56%, Aston Villa: 44%.
90+7' Southampton are trying to create something here.
90+7' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+6' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+6' The referee signals a free kick as Cameron Archer from Aston Villa trips Jan Bednarek
90+5' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Matt Targett
90+5' Valentino Livramento from Southampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
90+5' Southampton are trying to create something here.
90+5' Ball possession: Southampton: 57%, Aston Villa: 43%.
90+4' Ollie Watkins is penalised for pushing James Ward-Prowse.
90+4' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
90+4' Armando Broja from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down John McGinn
90+3' Southampton are trying to create something here.
90+3' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Southampton start a counter attack.
90+2' A shot by John McGinn is blocked.
90+1' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Ollie Watkins puts in a cross...
90+1' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
90+1' After a tactical foul, Mohammed Salisu sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Mohammed Salisu from Southampton trips Keinan Davis
90+1' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90' Southampton are trying to create something here.
90' The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Cameron Archer from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jan Bednarek
90' Ball possession: Southampton: 58%, Aston Villa: 42%.
89' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
89' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
89' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Oh no. From a promising position Matty Cash from Aston Villa miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
88' Jan Bednarek comes back onto the field.
88' The match resumes with a drop ball.
88' Jan Bednarek is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
86' Jan Bednarek is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
86' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
86' Alex McCarthy relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
86' Jan Bednarek clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
86' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
85' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
85' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Ball possession: Southampton: 59%, Aston Villa: 41%.
85' Goal kick for Southampton.
84' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
84' A chance opens up as Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa successfully finds a team mate in the area...
84' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
84' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Southampton are in control of the ball.
82' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
82' Armando Broja from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
82' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
81' John McGinn from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
81' Goal kick for Southampton.
81' Adam Armstrong is leaving the field to be replaced by Armando Broja in a tactical substitution.
80' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it eventually comes to nothing.
80' A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
80' Ball possession: Southampton: 59%, Aston Villa: 41%.
79' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
79' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.
79' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' The game is restarted.
79' Anwar El-Ghazi is leaving the field to be replaced by Keinan Davis in a tactical substitution.
77' Mohammed Salisu is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
77' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
77' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
77' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
77' Valentino Livramento from Southampton crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
77' Southampton are trying to create something here.
76' Mohamed Elyounoussi is leaving the field to be replaced by Ibrahima Diallo in a tactical substitution.
76' The referee signals a free kick as Leon Bailey from Aston Villa trips Lyanco
75' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
75' Southampton are trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: Southampton: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%.
74' The referee signals a free kick as Oriol Romeu from Southampton trips John McGinn
74' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
74' Southampton are in control of the ball.
73' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
73' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
73' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
72' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
72' Great defending by Leon Bailey from Aston Villa to prevent his team conceding a goal.
72' Southampton start a counter attack.
72' James Ward-Prowse relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Anwar El-Ghazi puts in a cross...
72' Mohammed Salisu relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Jacob Ramsey puts in a cross...
71' The game is restarted.
71' Emiliano Buendia is leaving the field to be replaced by Cameron Archer in a tactical substitution.
71' Matty Cash is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
71' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
70' Dangerous challenge by Mohamed Elyounoussi from Southampton. Matty Cash on the receiving end of that.
70' The game is restarted.
70' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
70' Ball possession: Southampton: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%.
69' Mohamed Elyounoussi is penalised for pushing Emiliano Buendia.
69' Southampton are trying to create something here.
68' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
68' John McGinn puts in a cross...
68' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
67' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
67' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
67' The referee signals a free kick as James Ward-Prowse from Southampton trips John McGinn
67' Adam Armstrong from Southampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
67' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton takes a short corner kick from the left.
66' Che Adams finds himself in acres of space, but his header is turned behind by Emiliano Martinez! Corner kick...
66' James Ward-Prowse swings in a cross from the free kick.
65' Yellow card for Axel Tuanzebe.
65' Axel Tuanzebe is penalised for pushing Adam Armstrong.
65' Goal kick for Southampton.
65' The game is restarted.
65' Ball possession: Southampton: 62%, Aston Villa: 38%.
64' Mohamed Elyounoussi is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
64' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
63' Leon Bailey goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
63' Marvelous Nakamba is leaving the field to be replaced by Jacob Ramsey in a tactical substitution.
62' Yellow card for Oriol Romeu.
62' Oriol Romeu is penalised for pushing Matty Cash.
61' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
61' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Goal kick for Southampton.
60' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
60' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
60' Southampton are in control of the ball.
60' Ball possession: Southampton: 63%, Aston Villa: 37%.
59' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
59' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
58' Tyrone Mings clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
58' James Ward-Prowse swings in a cross from the free kick.
57' The referee signals a free kick as Axel Tuanzebe from Aston Villa trips Che Adams
57' Southampton are trying to create something here.
57' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
56' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56' Stuart Armstrong is leaving the field to be replaced by Lyanco in a tactical substitution.
56' Ball possession: Southampton: 64%, Aston Villa: 36%.
56' A shot by Adam Armstrong is blocked.
55' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' James Ward-Prowse puts in a cross...
55' Southampton are trying to create something here.
54' Southampton are in control of the ball.
54' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' Goal kick for Southampton.
53' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
53' Mohamed Elyounoussi relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
53' Tyrone Mings sees his shot deflected off target
53' A chance opens up as Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa successfully finds a team mate in the area...
53' Danger! Leon Bailey from Aston Villa successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
52' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
52' Matt Targett from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
52' Stuart Armstrong clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
52' Anwar El-Ghazi from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
52' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
51' Goal kick for Southampton.
51' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
51' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa plays a cheeky 1-2 with Ollie Watkins.
51' Southampton are in control of the ball.
50' Southampton plays a short goal kick.
50' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
50' A chance opens up as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa successfully finds a team mate in the area...
50' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: Southampton: 66%, Aston Villa: 34%.
49' Southampton are in control of the ball.
49' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
49' Anwar El-Ghazi from Aston Villa successfuly makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
49' Anwar El-Ghazi from Aston Villa sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
49' Mohammed Salisu relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Leon Bailey puts in a cross...
49' Mohamed Elyounoussi relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
48' It's a good hit from long range by Anwar El-Ghazi who forces a save from Alex McCarthy. Corner kick.
48' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
47' The referee signals a free kick as Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa trips Che Adams
47' Che Adams relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
47' Anwar El-Ghazi from Aston Villa heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
47' John McGinn puts in a cross...
46' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
46' Anwar El-Ghazi puts in a cross...
46' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
46' Southampton are in control of the ball.
46' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' The only goal scored by Southampton gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+1' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+1' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' Ball possession: Southampton: 70%, Aston Villa: 30%.
45' Matt Targett from Aston Villa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
45' John McGinn from Aston Villa chips the ball into the penalty box.
45' A shot by Anwar El-Ghazi is blocked.
45' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
44' Axel Tuanzebe relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton sends a deflected cross into the box.
44' Southampton are trying to create something here.
44' The ref blows his whistle. Matt Targett charged Stuart Armstrong from behind and it's a free-kick
43' Southampton are in control of the ball.
43' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
43' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
42' Oriol Romeu fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
42' A chance opens up as Che Adams from Southampton successfully finds a team mate in the area...
42' Ollie Watkins relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
41' Matty Cash clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
41' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
41' Southampton are in control of the ball.
40' Marvelous Nakamba relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' A player from Southampton takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
40' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Oriol Romeu from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
40' Ball possession: Southampton: 68%, Aston Villa: 32%.
39' Mohamed Elyounoussi from Southampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
38' Southampton are in control of the ball.
38' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
37' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Southampton are trying to create something here.
36' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' The ref blows his whistle. Jan Bednarek charged Ollie Watkins from behind and it's a free-kick
35' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Valentino Livramento puts in a cross...
35' Ball possession: Southampton: 69%, Aston Villa: 31%.
35' Southampton are trying to create something here.
34' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
34' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
34' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
34' It's a good hit from long range by James Ward-Prowse who forces a save from Emiliano Martinez. Corner kick.
34' Stuart Armstrong of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
33' Southampton are trying to create something here.
33' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
33' Mohamed Elyounoussi puts in a cross...
33' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton takes a short corner kick from the right.
32' Valentino Livramento from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
32' Southampton start a counter attack.
32' Valentino Livramento relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Anwar El-Ghazi puts in a cross...
32' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
31' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Adam Armstrong is penalised for pushing Matt Targett.
30' Ball possession: Southampton: 74%, Aston Villa: 26%.
30' Alex McCarthy relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
29' Jan Bednarek clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
29' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
29' Jan Bednarek clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
29' Leon Bailey puts in a cross...
28' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
27' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
27' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
27' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
27' A chance opens up as Mohamed Elyounoussi from Southampton successfully finds a team mate in the area...
27' Southampton are trying to create something here.
26' Southampton plays a short goal kick.
26' How did he miss that? Anwar El-Ghazi has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
26' Anwar El-Ghazi from Aston Villa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
26' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
26' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Ball possession: Southampton: 76%, Aston Villa: 24%.
25' Southampton are in control of the ball.
24' Anwar El-Ghazi from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Valentino Livramento
24' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
24' Mohammed Salisu from Southampton has a deflected header on target saved by the keeper.
24' James Ward-Prowse puts in a cross...
24' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
23' Marvelous Nakamba clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
23' Adam Armstrong puts in a cross...
23' Southampton are in control of the ball.
22' Mohammed Salisu from Southampton heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
22' James Ward-Prowse puts in a cross...
22' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
21' Matt Targett clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
21' Mohamed Elyounoussi from Southampton makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
21' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
20' Southampton are in control of the ball.
20' Leon Bailey shoots from outside the box, but Alex McCarthy has it under control
20' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Southampton: 75%, Aston Villa: 25%.
20' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Mohamed Elyounoussi is penalised for pushing Matty Cash.
19' Southampton are in control of the ball.
18' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Southampton are trying to create something here.
17' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' A player from Southampton takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
17' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Kyle Walker-Peters puts in a cross...
16' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Mohamed Elyounoussi from Southampton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
16' Danger! Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
16' Southampton are trying to create something here.
16' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
15' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Mohamed Elyounoussi from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
15' Ball possession: Southampton: 76%, Aston Villa: 24%.
14' Southampton are in control of the ball.
14' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
14' A chance presents itself to Che Adams from Southampton but his header goes wide
14' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
13' Matty Cash clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
13' Mohamed Elyounoussi from Southampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
13' Southampton are in control of the ball.
13' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
12' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' John McGinn relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' James Ward-Prowse puts in a cross...
11' Southampton are trying to create something here.
11' Yellow card for Anwar El-Ghazi.
11' The referee signals a free kick as Anwar El-Ghazi from Aston Villa trips Valentino Livramento
11' Southampton are in control of the ball.
10' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Ball possession: Southampton: 71%, Aston Villa: 29%.
10' Anwar El-Ghazi is penalised for pushing Valentino Livramento.
9' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
9' CHANCE! Stuart Armstrong has a great chance to score but his volleyed effort fails to hit the target!
9' Poor play by Ollie Watkins as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
9' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
8' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
8' Southampton are in control of the ball.
8' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa fails to clear the ball properly and gives away a throw-in to the opponent team.
7' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
7' Good effort by Emiliano Buendia as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
7' A chance opens up as Anwar El-Ghazi from Aston Villa successfully finds a team mate in the area...
7' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
7' Southampton are in control of the ball.
6' Goal kick for Southampton.
6' John McGinn fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
6' Mohamed Elyounoussi relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Emiliano Buendia swings in a cross from the free kick.
6' The referee signals a free kick as Mohammed Salisu from Southampton trips Ollie Watkins
5' Ball possession: Southampton: 64%, Aston Villa: 36%.
5' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
5' Valentino Livramento from Southampton makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
5' Danger! Stuart Armstrong from Southampton successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
4' Southampton are in control of the ball.
3' G O O O A A A L - Adam Armstrong reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!3' Poor play by Matty Cash as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
3' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
3' The referee signals a free kick as Matt Targett from Aston Villa trips Stuart Armstrong
2' Southampton are in control of the ball.
2' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Southampton are in control of the ball.
1' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Aston Villa kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
Welcome to St. Mary's Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
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