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10-man Saints battle to brave point

A James Ward-Prowse penalty ensured Southampton secured a point against Champions League-bound Leicester City at St Mary's. Read our full Match Report.

FULL TIME: Saints 1-1 Leicester 

A massive display of stamina from a Saints team that were reduced to ten men after just ten minutes at St Mary's. James Ward-Prowse's penalty kick shot them in front in the second-half and despite Evans' 68th minute equaliser, Saints dug deep to earn a huge point at home. 

Three minutes left to play

As the fourth official indicates an additional three minutes of extra time, Alex McCarthy comes forward to make another crucial save for Saints. 

Southampton substitution: Dan Nlundulu replaces Ché Adams

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Saints holding on

It's been all Leicester as the game draws to a close but Saints are holding on to what could be a huge point. 

Vital save from McCarthy

Leicester are piling on the pressure now with less than ten minutes to go. Some nice ball work moving forward sees Vardy with a strong chance on goal again but Alex McCarthy's acrobatics see the ball deflected out of the danger zone. 

Southampton substitution: Ibrahima Diallo replaces Takumi Minamino

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Saints still pressing

Saints have put in a fighting performance here at St Mary's and come close to taking the lead once again. Jack Stephens' cross in nearly falls for Ché Adams but the Leicester defence manage to clear. A big 15 minutes ahead. 

Our captain ❤️

Pinpoint accuracy from the spot once again from James Ward-Prowse. 

GOALSCORER 8 James Ward-Prowse

PROWSEEEEEYYYYY

Iheanacho attempts to close down the ball as Armstrong shoots towards goal but with both of his arms up the penalty is awarded to Saints. James Ward-Prowse finds the back of the net from a dead ball once again. 

VAR Decision: Penalty awarded for Southampton [] was confirmed

Yellow Card for Takumi Minamino (Southampton)

Back under way at St Mary's

The action has restarted here at St Mary's as a ten man Southampton continue to battle Leicester City in a crucial Premier League clash. 

HALF TIME: Saints 0-0 Leicester

It's been a challenging first half for Saints who were reduced to ten men after just 10 minutes. While Leicester have had plenty of the ball, Ralph Hasenhüttl's men have really dug deep to avoid conceding in this first-half. A huge 45 minutes awaits. 

3 additional minutes

The fourth official has indicated an additional three minutes. 

Saints not giving up hope

Despite the disappointment of an early red card, Saints aren't giving up the battle as they continue to press forward. Nathan Redmond launches a powerful shot on goal but it's punched away by Schmeichel.

Southampton substitution: replaces

Mohamed Salisu comes on in place of Nathan Tella. 

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Red Card for Jannik Vestergaard (Southampton)

Despite getting to the ball first, Jannik Vestergaard is given a red card for a challenge on Jamie Vardy. Leicester have a dangerous free-kick on the edge of the box. 

Saints pressing for an early goal 

Another attacking start from Saints who are on the front font in the opening minutes. Tella finds himself in front of goal but his shot goes straight into the hands of Schmeichel. 

VAR Decision: Goal not awarded for Southampton [Kyle Walker-Peters] was confirmed

Saints had the ball in the back of the net after just two minutes as Vestergaard's pass releases Walker-Peters but the flag goes up and the goal doesn't stand. 

Under way at St Mary's

We're all systems go at St Mary's where Southampton take on Leicester City in the Premier League. 

Ready for action 👊

SAINTS TEAM CONFIRMED 😇

Starting XI: McCarthy, Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Vestergaard, Stephens, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong, Tella, Redmond, Minamino, Adams. 

Subs: Forster, Salisu, Ramsay, Ferry, Jankewitz, Diallo, Djenepo, Walcott, Nlundulu. 

PRE-MATCH SHOW 🎥

Watch our live build-up to Southampton's Premier League clash with Leicester. 

Match Pack: Saints vs Leicester 

Danny Ings and Ryan Bertrand miss tonight's fixture through injury. Oriol Romeu and Michael Obafemi have both returned to first team training but it's still too soon for them to feature. Read our full Match Pack for more latest news ahead of kick-off. 

Inside the training ground 📸

Preparations have been in full swing at Staplewood as Ralph Hasenhüttl prepares his side for this Premier League tie with Leicester. Can Hasenhüttl's men come out on top over Brendan Rodgers's side under the friday night lights?

FLASHBACK: Leicester City 1-2 Saints

Goals from Danny Ings and Stuart Armstrong secured Southampton's 2-1 victory over Leicester City at King Power Stadium in January 2021. 

STAT ATTACK 🔢

Southampton’s Theo Walcott has scored five goals in his 10 Premier League appearances against Leicester, only netting more against Tottenham and West Ham in the competition (six each). His five goals against the Foxes have come at three different stadiums – 2x Emirates, 2x Goodison Park and 1x King Power Stadium.

we had a good first half against tottenham, but one half is not enough. so we need to be in perfect shape and then we always have a chance to win."

ralph hasenhüttl 

Southampton manager

Hasenhüttl previews Leicester 🎙

Hear what the boss had to say ahead of Southampton's Premier League tie with Leicester City. 

Friday night lights 💡

We're back in action in the Premier League as Southampton take on Leicester City at St Mary's. After losing 1-0 to Leicester in the FA Cup semi-final just 12 days ago, Southampton will be looking to exact some revenge in the league. While 3 points for Leicester would edge them closer to European competition next season, 3 points for Saints could bring them to the verge of mathematical safety.