Southampton 3-1 Leeds United highlights: Off-day Whites beaten on south coast as Patrick Bamford makes return
Leeds will look to build on their recent form by seeing off fellow relegated side Southampton on the south coast this afternoon. Avoiding defeat will see the Whites go seven unbeaten in the league for the first time since Marcelo Bielsa’s squad secured ninth place in the Premier League two years ago.
Farke briefly worked with Saints boss Martin during a crossover spell at Norwich City as the latter’s playing career wound down. The Leeds manager only had positive things to say in regard to his opposite number, stating in his pre-match press conference on Thursday it was a matter of when, not if, Southampton’s fortunes improve.
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Hide AdThe Saints currently sit 15th after eight Championship fixtures, while Leeds are sixth. Both teams have won three of their league outings this season, but crucially Leeds have been beaten just once, while Southampton have lost each of their last four.
Build-up, team news, goal and score updates here throughout the afternoon. Kick-off is at 12:30.
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FT: Saints 3-1 Leeds United
An off-day for several. Piroe disappointing, Cooper, Byram and Kamara not at their best. Southampton got the assignment from the off, suffocating Leeds in possession and exploiting lapses at the back. Final hour was a recovery job.
Stoppages
90’ Ball in the net but well after the offside flag and whistle. Deepest man Ampadu threads one down the left to Byram, who’s just off, Cooper finishes the cutback but it doesn’t count. Five minutes added.
Golden chance to make things interesting
78’ Anthony crosses to Rutter who cushions it for Piroe on the penalty spot. His effort is tame and straight at Bazunu. Dutch forward hasn’t been involved enough today. That was his moment.