Southampton vs Watford — result, stats and line-ups

Full Time

2023/2024

Southampton

13 APR

3:2

Watford

Goals

GOAL

AST

Goal1'

Will Smallbone (assist: Adam Armstrong) · Right foot shot 1-0

GOAL

AST

Goal20'

Ché Adams (assist: David Brooks) · Right foot shot 2-0

GOAL

AST

Goal34'

Ryan Porteous (assist: Yáser Asprilla) · Right foot shot 2-1

GOAL

AST

Goal85'

Ismaël Koné (assist: Wesley Hoedt) · Right foot shot 2-2

GOAL

AST

Goal90'

Flynn Downes (assist: Taylor Harwood-Bellis) · Right foot shot 3-2

Man of the match

Flynn DownesSouthampton8.2

Expected goals (xG)

SouthamptonxGWatford

1.701.39

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TV stations

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Channels in 2 countries

International

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Venue

St. Mary's StadiumSouthampton · 32,384 seats

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Conditions

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RefereeJoshua Smith
1st AssistantMatthew Jones
2nd AssistantSamuel Lewis
4th OfficialSam Purkiss

Pressure index

SouthamptonWatford

1′45′90′

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Match flow

GOAL

AST

Goal1'

Will Smallbone (assist: Adam Armstrong) · Right foot shot 1-0

GOAL

AST

Goal20'

Ché Adams (assist: David Brooks) · Right foot shot 2-0

GOAL

AST

Goal34'

Ryan Porteous (assist: Yáser Asprilla) · Right foot shot 2-1

PLAYER

Yellow card40'

Wesley Hoedt · Foul

Yellow card41'

Tom Cleverley · Argument

OUT

Substitution46'

In: Ismaël Koné · Out: Tom Dele-Bashiru · Tactical sub

PLAYER

Yellow card55'

Ryan Porteous · Foul

OUT

Substitution56'

In: Stuart Armstrong · Out: Joe Aribo · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution56'

In: Ryan Fraser · Out: David Brooks · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution61'

In: Matheus Martins · Out: Jamal Lewis · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution62'

In: James Morris · Out: Mattie Pollock · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution62'

In: Ryan Andrews · Out: Emmanuel Dennis · Tactical sub

PLAYER

Yellow card70'

Edo Kayembe · Foul

OUT

Substitution71'

In: Ryan Manning · Out: James Bree · Tactical sub

PLAYER

Yellow card74'

Ryan Fraser · Foul

OUT

Substitution78'

In: Mileta Rajović · Out: Vakoun Bayo · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution80'

In: Sékou Mara · Out: Will Smallbone · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution80'

In: Jan Bednarek · Out: Ché Adams · Tactical sub

GOAL

AST

Goal85'

Ismaël Koné (assist: Wesley Hoedt) · Right foot shot 2-2

GOAL

AST

Goal90'

Flynn Downes (assist: Taylor Harwood-Bellis) · Right foot shot 3-2

Ball positions

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Commentary

103

That's the end. The match concludes - Southampton 3, Watford 2.
90+10′The second half concludes with Southampton emerging victorious over Watford, scoring 3 to Watford's 2.
90+9′Score! Southampton 3, Watford 2. Flynn Downes of Southampton strikes with his right foot from within the six-yard box, directing it to the left corner from the left side. The assist came from Taylor Harwood-Bellis following a corner.
90+9′Opportunity squandered. Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area but it went wide to the left. The assist was provided by Ryan Manning with a cross following a corner kick.Penalty
90+8′Corner kick awarded to Southampton. James Morris is responsible for the concession.
90+8′Attempt thwarted. Jan Bednarek of Southampton's header from the middle of the penalty area is intercepted. The assist was provided by Ryan Manning.Penalty
90+7′Jan Bednarek of Southampton has successfully secured a free kick in the offensive zone.
90+7′Mileta Rajovic of Watford commits a foul.
90+5′Opportunity squandered. Sékou Mara of Southampton attempts a header from the middle of the box, but it sails over the bar. The chance was set up by Ryan Manning, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
90+4′Corner kick awarded to Southampton. Matheus Martins is responsible for the concession.
90+1′Corner kick awarded to Southampton. Daniel Bachmann is responsible for the concession.
90+1′Another offensive effort. Adam Armstrong of Southampton attempts a shot with his left foot from the middle of the box, but it's saved in the top left corner. The assist came from Ryan Manning with a cross.
85′Goal! Southampton 2, Watford 2. Ismaël Koné - Watford - shot with right foot from the centre of the box to the right corner. Assist - Wesley Hoedt with a head.
84′Attempt thwarted. Yáser Asprilla of Watford's left-footed shot from the box's center is obstructed.
82′Offside call - Southampton. Ryan Fraser has been flagged offside.
81′Offside called against Southampton. Ryan Fraser has been flagged for offside.
81′Ryan Manning of Southampton has earned a free kick on the left flank.
81′Ismaël Koné of Watford commits a foul.
80′Player change - Southampton. Will Smallbone is replaced by Jan Bednarek.
79′Player change - Southampton. Ché Adams is being replaced by Sékou Mara.
78′Player change - Watford. Vakoun Bayo is being replaced by Mileta Rajovic.
77′Jack Stephens of Southampton has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
77′Vakoun Bayo from Watford commits a foul.
74′Ryan Fraser of Southampton has been handed a yellow card due to a violation.
74′Ryan Fraser from Southampton commits a foul.
74′Daniel Bachmann of Watford has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
73′Attempt thwarted. Adam Armstrong of Southampton's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is stopped. The assist was provided by Will Smallbone.
72′Corner kick awarded to Southampton. Ryan Porteous is responsible for the concession.
70′Player change - Southampton. James Bree is replaced by Ryan Manning.
70′Edo Kayembe of Watford has been handed a yellow card due to a violation.
70′Ryan Fraser of Southampton has earned an offensive free kick.
70′Edo Kayembe of Watford commits a foul.
69′New attacking attempt. Ryan Andrews - Watford - shot with the head from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assist - James Morris with a cross.
65′Opportunity squandered. Giorgi Chakvetadze of Watford takes a shot with his right foot from the right side of the penalty area. It's a close call, but no goal.Penalty
62′Matheus Martins of Watford has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
62′Fouled by Will Smallbone - Southampton
62′Substitution - Watford. Ryan Andrews for Mattie Pollock.
61′Player change - Watford. Emmanuel Dennis is being replaced by Matheus Martins.
61′Player swap - Watford. James Morris is coming on to replace Jamal Lewis.
60′Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.
59′Delay in match - injury Will Smallbone - Southampton
56′Substitution - Southampton. Stuart Armstrong for Joe Aribo.
56′Substitution - Southampton. Ryan Fraser for David Brooks.
55′Offside - Southampton. Adam Armstrong is in offside.
55′Ryan Porteous - Watford - receive yellow card for a foul.
55′Fouled by Ryan Porteous - Watford
55′Adam Armstrong - Southampton - won a free kick in defence.
54′Missed chance. Ché Adams - Southampton - shot with right foot from the centre of the box missed. Assist - Adam Armstrong.
53′Corner kick awarded to Watford. This was given away by Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
53′Shot blocked. Ryan Porteous - Watford - shot with the head from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assist - Jamal Lewis with a cross.
49′Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
49′Emmanuel Dennis from Watford commits a foul.
47′Missed chance. David Brooks - Southampton - shot with left foot from the centre of the box goes high. Assist - Adam Armstrong.
46′Jamal Lewis from Watford commits a foul.
46′David Brooks of Southampton has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
45′Player change - Watford. Tom Dele-Bashiru is replaced by Ismaël Koné.
45′The second half commences with Southampton leading Watford by a score of 2 to 1.
45+2′The first half concludes with Southampton leading Watford 2-1.
45+2′Vakoun Bayo of Watford commits a foul.
45+2′Flynn Downes of Southampton has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
45+1′Opportunity squandered. Adam Armstrong from Southampton narrowly misses the goal with a left-footed shot from the middle of the box. This follows a quick counter-attack, with the assist credited to Joe Aribo.
45+1′Another offensive move. Emmanuel Dennis from Watford makes a header from the middle of the box, but the goalkeeper manages to save it in the middle of the goal. Yáser Asprilla assists with a cross pass.
45′Giorgi Chakvetadze of Watford has successfully earned an attacking free kick.
45′Flynn Downes of Southampton commits a foul.
42′Corner kick awarded to Southampton, forced by Mattie Pollock's defensive action.
40′Wesley Hoedt of Watford has been handed a yellow card for committing a foul.
40′Fouled by Wesley Hoedt - Watford
40′David Brooks - Southampton - won a free kick on the right wing.
40′Mattie Pollock - Watford - won a free kick in defence.
40′Fouled by Will Smallbone - Southampton
38′Fouled by Jamal Lewis - Watford
38′Adam Armstrong - Southampton - won a free kick on the left wing.
36′Missed chance. Vakoun Bayo - Watford - shot with left foot from the centre of the box is close, but missed to the left. Assist - Yáser Asprilla.
34′Goal! Southampton 2, Watford 1. Ryan Porteous - Watford - shot with right foot from the right side of the box to the top right corner. Assist - Yáser Asprilla.
34′Shot blocked. Emmanuel Dennis - Watford - shot with left foot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assist - Giorgi Chakvetadze.
33′Opportunity squandered. Yáser Asprilla of Watford takes a right-footed shot from a challenging spot on the right, but it veers off to the left. The assist came from Giorgi Chakvetadze.
31′Corner kick awarded to Watford, forced by Kyle Walker-Peters.
31′Attempt thwarted. Yáser Asprilla of Watford's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is intercepted. The assist came from Emmanuel Dennis.
28′Tom Dele-Bashiru from Watford commits a foul.
28′Ché Adams of Southampton has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
27′David Brooks from Southampton commits a foul.
27′Emmanuel Dennis of Watford has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
25′Ryan Porteous of Watford commits a foul.
25′Flynn Downes of Southampton has secured a free kick on the left flank.
24′Shot blocked. Adam Armstrong - Southampton - shot with right foot from outside the box is blocked. Assist - Ché Adams.
23′Corner kick awarded to Watford. Flynn Downes is responsible for the concession.
22′Southampton has been awarded a corner. This was due to a deflection off Mattie Pollock.
20′Goal! Southampton 2, Watford 0. Ché Adams - Southampton - shot with right foot from few metres to the centre of the goal. Assist - David Brooks.
18′Wesley Hoedt of Watford commits a foul.
18′Ché Adams of Southampton has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
14′James Bree of Southampton has successfully earned an attacking free kick.
14′Emmanuel Dennis of Watford commits a foul.
14′Opportunity squandered. Will Smallbone from Southampton takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it goes too high and wide to the right. The assist was provided by David Brooks.
13′New attacking attempt. Giorgi Chakvetadze - Watford - shot with right foot from outside the box is saved by goalkeeper in the centre of the goal.
11′Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.
11′Match pause - Southampton.
5′James Bree of Southampton commits a foul.
5′Emmanuel Dennis of Watford has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
4′Wesley Hoedt of Watford commits a foul.
4′Ché Adams of Southampton has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
3′Offside - It's Watford. Yáser Asprilla has been flagged offside.
1′Score! Southampton leads Watford 1-0. Will Smallbone of Southampton has netted a header from a short distance into the left corner. The assist came from a cross by Adam Armstrong.
The initial half of the match commences...

Match statistics

SOUWAT

Possession and passing

62%Possession38%

87%Pass accuracy78%

602Passes370

523Successful Passes288

99Ball Safe83

11Key Passes9

2 more

5Substitutions5

19Throw-ins22

Attack

3Goals2

13Shots Total12

4Shots On Target6

6Corners3

46Dangerous Attacks35

7Accurate Crosses6

13 more

111Attacks89

13Dribble Attempts15

51Duels Won36

9Goal Attempts9

3Offsides1

0Penalties0

3Shots Blocked3

11Shots inside the box11

6Shots Off Target3

2Shots outside the box1

37%Successful dribbles66%

4Successful Dribbles7

21Total Crosses14

Defence and discipline

3Saves1

24Tackles14

8Interceptions7

6Fouls15

1Yellow cards3

0Red cards0

Other

8Successful Headers9

24Successful Interceptions14

18Headers15

8Challenges7

3Assists2

0Yellowred Cards0

2 more

1Injuries0

1Counter Attacks1

The halves are each period's own numbers — not a split of the full-time figures.

The referee

J. SmithPer-match averages this season · 25 matches · career: 157

	Avg	Home	Away	Career
Yellow cards	4.20	2.04	2.16	3.94
Red cards	0.08	0.00	0.08	0.08
Second yellows	0.08	0.04	0.04	0.06
Penalties	0.12	0.08	0.04	0.20

Home / away: what the home and the away side received on average. Career: the average over every match officiated.

Expected goals (xG)

SouthamptonxGWatford

1.701.39

Expected Goals on Target (xGoT)

2.091.42

Expected Goals Non Penalty Goals (npxG)

1.701.39

Expected Goals Open Play (xGOP)

1.671.25

Expected Goals Set Play (xGSP)

0.030.13

Expected Goals Corners (xGC)

0.030.07

Expected Goals Free Kicks (xGFK)

0.000.00

Expected Points (xPTS)

1.591.18

Starting XI

The ↓ and minute under a player mean they were substituted off then.

Transfer fees

Southampton€122Mstarting XI · 10/11€168Mwith bench · 18/20

Watford€67Mstarting XI · 10/11€102Mwith bench · 17/20

Southampton's starting XI cost €56M more.

The amount under a player is their last known transfer fee and its year (provider data) — not a market value.

Southampton — bench

Ryan ManningDefender · €278K (2020)7.1 13

Joe LumleyGoalkeeper17

Stuart ArmstrongMidfielder · €580K (2025)6.8 18

Sékou MaraAttacker · €12M (2024)6.4 19

Joe RothwellMidfielder · €460K (2025)20

Kamaldeen SulemanaMidfielder · €17M (2025)23

Samuel EdozieMidfielder · €8M (2022)26

Ryan FraserMidfielder · €480K (2013)6.8 35

Jan BednarekDefender · €7.5M (2025)7.0

Watford — bench

Francisco SierraltaDefender · €1.8M (2025)7

Tom InceMidfielder · €58K (2023)8

Jake LivermoreMidfielder · €12M (2017)9

Mileta RajovićAttacker · €3M (2025)6.4 11

Ismaël KonéMidfielder · €10M (2026)7.0 26

Ben HamerGoalkeeper37

Matheus MartinsAttacker · €6M (2026)6.7 42

James MorrisDefender6.7 45

Ryan AndrewsDefender · €3M (2025)6.8

Player statistics

Southampton starters then subs, by rating

Flynn Downes#4 · Midfielder · 90′8.2

In this match

Attack

Goals: 1
Assists: 0
Shots: 1
Shots on target: 1

Passing

Passes (accurate/total): 56/67
Pass accuracy: 83%
Key passes: 0
Long balls (won/total): 0/4

Possession & duels

Touches: 0
Duels (won/total): 8/11
Aerials won: 1
Dribbles (won/attempted): 1/1

Defence

Tackles: 4
Interceptions: 4
Dribbled past: 1

Discipline

Fouls: 1
Fouls drawn: 2

Player	Reason	Back
Juan Larios🩹 injury · Hamstring Injury	injury · Hamstring Injury	11 Mar 2024
Ross Stewart🩹 injury · Muscle Injury	injury · Muscle Injury	1 May 2024

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Southampton	1.4071.43%	1.4071.43%
Draw	5.2519.05%	5.1019.61%
Watford	6.5015.38%	6.7514.81%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Southampton or Draw	1.1190.01%	1.1090.91%
Southampton or Watford	1.1685.76%	1.1686.21%
Draw or Watford	2.7536.36%	3.0033.33%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
2+ goals	–	1.1487.72%
0–1 goals	–	6.0016.67%
3+ goals	1.4469.25%	1.4867.57%
0–2 goals	2.7536.36%	2.7037.04%
4+ goals	–	2.2544.44%
0–3 goals	–	1.6460.98%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Southampton	1.8354.56%	1.7955.87%
Draw	2.6238.1%	2.7536.36%
Watford	6.0016.67%	5.7517.39%

Outcome	bet365
SOU → SOU	2.0548.78%
SOU → X	17.005.88%
SOU → WAT	41.002.44%
X → SOU	4.3323.08%
X → X	8.0012.5%
X → WAT	15.006.67%
WAT → SOU	17.005.88%
WAT → X	17.005.88%
WAT → WAT	12.008.33%

Outcome	bet365
12 - 14	3.5028.57%
6 - 8	4.0025%
9 - 11	2.6238.1%
Under 6	15.006.67%
Over 14	6.0016.67%

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Swansea City	8	17
2	West Ham United	8	15
3	Middlesbrough	8	15
4	Wolverhampton Wanderers	7	14
5	West Bromwich Albion	8	14
6	Queens Park Rangers	8	13
7	Stoke City	8	13
8	Bristol City	8	13
9	Charlton Athletic	8	12
10	Birmingham City	8	11
11	Millwall	8	11
12	Lincoln City	8	11
13	Southampton	8	10
14	Wrexham	8	10
15	Bolton Wanderers	8	10
16	Blackburn Rovers	8	9
17	Norwich City	8	9
18	Sheffield United	8	9
19	Portsmouth	7	8
20	Watford	8	8
21	Cardiff City	8	7
22	Derby County	8	5
23	Preston North End	8	4
24	Burnley	8	4

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Yes	1.6161.92%	1.6859.52%
No	2.2045.45%	2.1247.17%