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Southampton vs Wolves

St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Hampshire14 February 2021 at 12:00
12
Away

Wolves

Referee: G. Scott

Match Events

Southampton
Wolves
Kick Off
D. Ings

assist: S. Armstrong

25′
Half Time
53′
54′Romain Saïss
Jan Bednarek61′
T. MinaminoM. Djenepo
62′
66′
Pedro Neto

assist: Rúben Neves

S. ArmstrongC. Adams
69′
69′
Jonny CastroFernando Marçal
K. Walker-PetersM. Salisu
72′
89′
Willian JoséFábio Silva
90+3′
Pedro NetoM. Kilman
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal4
3Shots off Goal3
7Total Shots10
1Blocked Shots3
4Shots insidebox6
3Shots outsidebox4
10Fouls9
4Corner Kicks6
6Offsides1
51%Ball Possession49%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
476Total passes448
376Passes accurate337
79%Passes %75%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Southampton is 6.80, compared to — for Wolves. 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 A. McCarthy (6.89), while Wolves's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Southampton deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Wolves's 3-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 Wolves'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 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Wolves 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 70% for Southampton and —% for Wolves. 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 2 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Wolves. 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 35.0 (youngest: Oriol Romeu (34), oldest: A. McCarthy (36)), while Wolves 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 7 league appearances each, versus 0 for Wolves. 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.

Southampton4-4-23-4-3Wolves
GKDEFMIDFWD
1McCarthy3Bertrand4Vesterg.35Bednarek2Walker-.6Romeu17Armstro.11Redmond8Ward-Pr.9Ings19Minamino11Patrício16Coady19Castro22Semedo28Moutinho27Saïss32Dendonc.8Neves12José37Traoré7Neto

Substitutes

Coach: R. Hasenhüttl

Substitutes

Coach: Nuno Espírito Santo

SouthamptonPosition StrengthWolves
6.80
Avg Rating
6.89Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.72Midfielder (4 v 4)
0G 0A0G 0A
Southampton4-4-2
1GoalkeeperA. McCarthy6.9
3DefenderR. Bertrand
4DefenderJ. Vestergaard
35DefenderJ. Bednarek
2DefenderK. Walker-Peters
6MidfielderOriol Romeu6.7
17MidfielderS. Armstrong
8MidfielderJ. Ward-Prowse
19MidfielderT. Minamino
11ForwardN. Redmond
9ForwardD. Ings
Wolves3-4-3
11GoalkeeperRui Patrício
16DefenderC. Coady
27DefenderR. Saïss
32DefenderL. Dendoncker
19MidfielderJonny Castro
22MidfielderNélson Semedo
28MidfielderJoão Moutinho
8MidfielderRúben Neves
12ForwardWillian José
37ForwardAdama Traoré
7ForwardPedro Neto

Match Summary

Wolves defeated Southampton 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2020. Goals were scored by D. Ings 25′, Rúben Neves 53′ (pen.), Pedro Neto 66′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Southampton had 51% possession while Wolves held 49%. Southampton had 7 shots (3 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for Wolves. Southampton made 3 substitutions, Wolves made 3.

Rivalry since 2017

Southampton vs Wolves Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
Southampton
2
wins
Drawn
2
Wolves
9
wins
Total goals
33 · 2.5/match
Both scored
7/13 · 54%
Over 2.5
5/13 · 38%

Recent Form

Southampton

WDLDWW

Wolves

LDLLLD

Match Prediction

Southampton

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Wolves

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Southampton or draw

0%Form100%
43%Attack57%
22%Defence78%
62%Head-to-head38%

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.

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: Wolves

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026