EFLChampionship
English Championship · 2026/27 · MW 2Saturday, 22 August 2026 · 15:00 UK
SouthamptonHomeCoach: Simon Rusk
3 - 1
HT 1-1
Full time
Stoke CityAwayCoach: Mark Robins
Venue: St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Hampshire (32,689)Referee: Steve Martin, EnglandWeather: Unknown, 0°C
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Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench
SouthamptonStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
Larin
ScienzaAzazFellows
DownesMatsuki
ManningStephensBreeWood
Peretz
Bench
11. L. Dobbin17. J. Quarshie19. C. Archer23. S. Edozie25. G. Long26. C. Bragg28. D. Mubama29. R. Akachukwu34. Welington
Coach: Tonda Eckert
Stoke CityStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
Johansson
JohnsonWilmotBocatGibson
GalbraithSoumare
ThomasJun-HoGallagher
Hirst
Bench
4. B. Pearson5. L. Graham6. S. Ingelsson9. R. Bozenik19. T. Rigo24. J. Griffiths40. M. Talovierov42. M. Manhoef52. L. Giani
Coach: Mark Robins

Match events

  1. 8'⚽GoalC. Larinassist: F. Downes
  2. 19'🟨YellowJames Bree
  3. 26'⚽GoalE. Galbraithassist: S. Gallagher
  4. 38'🟨YellowSam Gallagher
  5. 50'🟨YellowFlynn Downes
  6. 52'🟨YellowRyan Manning
  7. 62'🟨YellowEthan Galbraith
  8. 62'↔SubstitutionOff R. Bozenik ↔ On G. Hirst
  9. 70'↔SubstitutionOff S. Ingelsson ↔ On S. Gallagher
  10. 78'↔SubstitutionOff L. Dobbin ↔ On L. Scienza
  11. 78'↔SubstitutionOff D. Mubama ↔ On C. Larin
  12. 81'↔SubstitutionOff M. Talovierov ↔ On E. Bocat
  13. 81'↔SubstitutionOff T. Rigo ↔ On D. Soumare
  14. 82'🟨YellowMaksym Talovierov
  15. 86'🟨YellowSvante Ingelsson
  16. 89'⚽GoalD. Mubamaassist: F. Azaz
  17. 90'↔SubstitutionOff S. Edozie ↔ On T. Fellows
  18. 90'⚽PenaltyR. Manning
  19. 90+3'🟨YellowSvante Ingelsson
  20. 90+3'🟥RedSvante Ingelsson
  21. 90+5'↔SubstitutionOff R. Akachukwu ↔ On F. Azaz
  22. 90+5'↔SubstitutionOff C. Bragg ↔ On K. Matsuki

Match statistics

Southampton
Stat
Stoke City
  • 58%Possession42%
  • 18Shots15
  • 5Shots on target2
  • 6Shots off target6
  • 7Shots blocked7
  • 11Shots inside box12
  • 7Shots outside box3
  • 474Total passes329
  • 410Passes accurate265
  • 86%Pass accuracy81%
  • 2.32Expected goals (xG)0.93
  • 10Fouls21
  • 4Corners2
  • 2Offsides2
  • 3Yellow cards5
  • 0Red cards1
  • 1Saves2
  • -0.81goals_prevented-0.81

Southampton, last 5

  1. L16 Aug@Watford1-2
  2. W2 May@Preston North End3-1
  3. D28 AprvsIpswich Town2-2
  4. D21 AprvsBristol City2-2
  5. W18 Apr@Swansea City2-1

Stoke City, last 5

  1. L15 AugvsSwansea City1-2
  2. L2 May@Bristol City0-2
  3. L25 AprvsPortsmouth1-3
  4. L21 AprvsMillwall1-3
  5. L18 Apr@Wrexham0-2

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
11
Meetings
7
Southampton wins
0
Draws
4
Stoke City wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Southampton v Stoke City?
Southampton 3-1 Stoke City, played 22 August 2026 in the English Championship 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?
Southampton led 1-1 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Southampton and Stoke City?
Across 11 meetings in our archive, Southampton have won 7, Stoke City have won 4, with 0 draws.
Where is Southampton v Stoke City played?
St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Hampshire - Southampton's home ground.