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Southampton vs Burnley

St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton12 August 2018 at 13:30
00
Referee: Graham Scott

Match Events

Southampton
Burnley
Kick Off
15′Jack Cork
Half Time
S. ArmstrongD. Ings
56′
Cédric SoaresM. Elyounoussi
56′
C. AustinM. Gabbiadini
72′
73′
C. WoodS. Vokes
76′
J. HendrickA. Barnes
87′
J. Guðmunds­sonC. Taylor
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal6
6Shots off Goal6
18Total Shots16
9Blocked Shots4
9Shots insidebox10
9Shots outsidebox6
10Fouls9
8Corner Kicks5
2Offsides5
47%Ball Possession53%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
6Goalkeeper Saves3
369Total passes408
280Passes accurate311
76%Passes %76%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Southampton is 6.87, compared to — for Burnley. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Southampton's highest-rated starter is J. Stephens (7.01), while Burnley's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Southampton have contributed 2 goals and 0 assists this season, led by J. Stephens (2G). Burnley's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Southampton deploy 3 defenders rated 7.01 on average, against Burnley's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Southampton field 4 midfielders averaging 6.72, versus Burnley's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Southampton start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Burnley averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 77% for Southampton and —% for Burnley. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Southampton's starters have collected 7 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Burnley. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Southampton's starting XI is 33.7 (youngest: J. Stephens (31), oldest: A. McCarthy (36)), while Burnley average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Southampton's starters average 15 league appearances each, versus 0 for Burnley. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Southampton3-4-2-14-4-1-1Burnley
GKDEFMIDFWD
1McCarthy21Bertrand2Soares4Vesterg.5Stephens6Hoedt14Romeu17Armstro.22Redmond18Lemina10Austin20Hart23Ward2Lowton6Mee5Tarkows.25Lennon4Cork7Guðmund.18Westwood13Hendrick11Wood

Substitutes

Coach: M. Hughes

Substitutes

Coach: S. Dyche

SouthamptonPosition StrengthBurnley
6.87
Avg Rating
6.89Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
7.01Defender (3 v 4)
2G 0A0G 0A
6.72Midfielder (4 v 4)
0G 0A0G 0A
Southampton3-4-2-1
1GoalkeeperA. McCarthy6.9
4DefenderJ. Vestergaard
5DefenderJ. Stephens7.02G
6DefenderW. Hoedt
21MidfielderR. Bertrand
2MidfielderCédric Soares
14MidfielderOriol Romeu6.7
18MidfielderM. Lemina
17ForwardS. Armstrong
22ForwardN. Redmond
10ForwardC. Austin
Burnley4-4-1-1
20GoalkeeperJ. Hart
23DefenderS. Ward
2DefenderM. Lowton
6DefenderB. Mee
5DefenderJ. Tarkowski
25MidfielderA. Lennon
4MidfielderJ. Cork
7MidfielderJ. Guðmunds­son
18MidfielderA. Westwood
13ForwardJ. Hendrick
11ForwardC. Wood

Match Summary

Southampton and Burnley drew 0:0. The match was played in Premier League 2018. 1 yellow cards were shown. Southampton had 47% possession while Burnley held 53%. Southampton had 18 shots (3 on target) compared to 16 (6 on target) for Burnley. Southampton made 3 substitutions, Burnley made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Southampton vs Burnley Head to Head Results

17 stretnutí
Southampton
6
wins
Drawn
4
Burnley
7
wins
Total goals
43 · 2.5/match
Both scored
8/17 · 47%
Over 2.5
6/17 · 35%

Recent Form

Southampton

WDLDWW

Burnley

DLLLLL

Match Prediction

Southampton

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Burnley

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Southampton or draw

0%Form0%
0%Attack0%
0%Defence0%
50%Head-to-head50%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Southampton2wins
4draws10 meetings
Burnley4wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.3

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (53%) — the odds may underestimate Burnley.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 54.2%Draw 29.2%Away 20.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.833.254.80
Max1.863.515.00
Market favourite:Southampton · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market52.6%27.9%19.6%
Public market52.7%27.8%19.5%

Southampton vs Burnley — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Southampton (54%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

SouthamptonHalf-time:00Burnley
18Shots16
3Shots on target6

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
21/04/22Burnley2–0Southampton2.73/3.38/2.62
23/10/21Southampton2–2Burnley1.97/3.54/3.89
04/04/21Southampton3–2Burnley2.09/3.29/3.86
26/09/20Burnley0–1Southampton3.30/3.27/2.32
15/02/20Southampton1–2Burnley1.78/3.73/4.74
10/08/19Burnley3–0Southampton2.68/3.24/2.77
02/02/19Burnley1–1Southampton2.55/3.41/2.89
12/08/18Southampton0–0Burnley1.85/3.42/4.93
24/02/18Burnley1–1Southampton2.83/3.09/2.77
04/11/17Southampton0–1Burnley1.66/3.67/6.64

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Southampton

W 269D 243L 408
Over 2.549
Goals scored1086

Away Record: Burnley

W 92D 93L 192
Over 2.548
Goals scored376

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026