AVL vs SOU
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FULL TIME: Aston Villa 1-0 Saints

A performance to forget in the Midlands as Southampton fall to a 1-0 defeat at Villa Park, with Jacob Ramsey's goal the difference. 

Ward-Prowse behind the set-piece

A late challenge on Stuart Armstrong by McGinn sees Saints awarded with a free-kick in a dangerous position. Bazunu makes the journey forward once again, but the ball falls for Stuart Armstrong and his effort goes wide. 

Last ditch effort? 

Ward-Prowse delivers a ball into the area, Bella-Kotchap gets a head to it but it goes wide of the post, taking a deflection on the way. The resulting corner sees Bazunu come forward for Saints, having to make a surge back to goal as Danny Ings hits the counter. Luckily for Saints, Ings' shot is miscued and well adrift of the target. 

Yellow Card for James Ward-Prowse (Southampton)

The Saints captain is in the book. 

Southampton substitution: Samuel Edozie replaces Mohamed Elyounoussi

A final roll of the dice from the Saints boss. 

Martinez collects from Mara

With Saints struggling to break through in the final third, Salisu launches one of his trademark long throws into the area. It first falls to the head of Aribo, then bouncing back to Mara but his effort falls easily for Martinez. 

Southampton substitution: Stuart Armstrong replaces Adam Armstrong

One Armstrong on for the other as Hasenhüttl makes a fourth change. 

Southampton substitution: Sékou Mara replaces Ché Adams

A third substitution from Hasenhüttl. 

20 minutes to go ⏰

Little to report on in the second half, with opportunities few and far between for both sides. Can Saints find the equaliser? 

Adams miscues

A strong start to the second half for Saints, who look to benefit off a couple of set-pieces early on. Adams is the latest to try his luck from range, but his effort is a poor one and goes well wide of the post. 

Appeals for handball

Ward-Prowse takes a free-kick after Djenepo is brought down, while the original effort is blocked Elyounoussi tries his luck from the edge of the area but sees his shot is blocked by the Villa defence. Calls for a handball but a shake of the head from Tony Harrington. 

Southampton substitution: Joe Aribo replaces Ibrahima Diallo

A statement of intent from Hasenhüttl after the break. 

Southampton substitution: Juan Larios replaces Romain Perraud

The first of two substitutions for Hasenhüttl. 

HALF TIME: Aston Villa 1-0 Saints 

Half time at Villa Park with the hosts holding the advantage at the break. After a lacklustre performance from both sides for much of the opening half, it was Jacob Ramsey that found the break through for Steven Gerrard's side. With Saints claiming the most points from losing positions this season in the Premier League, the task is on to do so again. 

Elyounoussi breaks down the left

A nice move from the Norwegian international, who tries to cut the ball across goal for Adams but again Konsa is there to intercept for Villa. 

Stunning footwork from Walker-Peters

Phenomenal from Walker-Peters, who dances past a number of Villa players and into the area. Digne does enough to clear, but a wonderful move from the Saint. 

Djenepo displays his skill 

Excellent work from Djenepo down the wing, skipping past Digne before looping the ball into the area. While Adams the intended target, Konsa is there to clear the threat for the hosts. Much better from Saints. 

Bettter from Saints

First period of sustained possession for Saints, Ward-Prowse gets behind a free-kick from the wing but his low cross is deflected away by Young. Some strong work to maintain possession from the men in white, but ultimately nothing comes from the opportunity. 

Underway at Villa Park!

Following a minute's silence and the National Anthem in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the action has commenced. 

Under the lights 🔦

Just ten minutes to go until kick off as Ralph Hasenhüttl's men go in search of three points on the road. 

Checking in ✅

The Saints have arrived for tonight's clash under the lights. 

SAINTS LINE-UP CONFIRMED 😇

Starting XI: Bazunu, Walker-Peters, Bella-Kotchap, Salisu, Perraud, Diallo, Ward-Prowse [c], Elyounoussi, Djenepo, Adams, A. Armstrong. 

Hear from the boss 🎙

Listen to what Ralph Hasenhüttl had to say when he addressed the broadcast media ahead of Southampton's trip to Villa Park.

STAT ATTACK 🔢

Che Adams has scored four of Southampton’s six away goals in all competitions this season, netting braces against Leicester City in the Premier League and Cambridge United in the EFL Cup.

FLASHBACK: Southampton 1-0 Aston Villa

An early strike from Adam Armstrong secured victory for Saints over Villa when they visited St Mary's in 2021. 

They are full of high individual quality in the team and after a not so easy start in the Premier League, which is normal, they are starting to play better and the last game against Man City showed how good they can be at home."

ralph hasenhüttl

on facing aston villa

MATCH PACK: Aston Villa vs Saints 

Find out all the pre-match stats and facts ahead of Saints' trip to the Midlands with our Match Pack. 

On the road again 🛣

It's time to kick-start the weekend as Southampton travel to Villa Park in the Premier League. After a disappointing defeat to Wolves last time out, Ralph Hasenhüttl's side will be looking to bounce back in the Midlands under the lights.