Southampton vs Leicester: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Southampton prepare to host Leicester City on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Corlett, this ENGLAND: FA Cup fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Southampton, currently unknown in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Leicester City, sitting unknown with 0 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Southampton and Leicester City have been competitive, with Leicester City claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-3). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Doncaster Rovers, Southampton recorded a 3-2 victory while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Peretz, Quarshie, Harwood-Bellis, Jelert, Welington, Bragg, Matsuki, Downes, Fellows, Robinson, Archer. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Leicester City's last outing came against Cheltenham Town, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Begovic, Thomas, Vestergaard, Nelson, Aluko, Skipp, Choudhury, Mavididi, Page, Thomas, Daka. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Southampton are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Southampton and Leicester City are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Southampton's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Leicester City's games average 3.2 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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