Burnley 0-1 Southampton: A tactical and statistical review

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Jannik Vestergaard of Southampton looks on during the Premier League match between Burnley and Southampton at Turf Moor on September 26, 2020 in Burnley, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Jon Super - Pool/Getty Images)
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Jannik Vestergaard of Southampton looks on during the Premier League match between Burnley and Southampton at Turf Moor on September 26, 2020 in Burnley, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Jon Super - Pool/Getty Images)
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Ralph Hasenhuttl, Manager of Southampton (Photo by Peter Powell – Pool/Getty Images)
Ralph Hasenhuttl, Manager of Southampton (Photo by Peter Powell – Pool/Getty Images)

Southampton claimed their first win of the 2020/21 season on Saturday evening with a gritty 1-0 win away at Burnley.

After three uninspiring defeats, Saints fans will hope to see their side grow in confidence now and build some momentum after Danny Ings’ third goal of the campaign won a cagey game at Turf Moor.

With West Brom up next at home too, there is a good opportunity to get further towards the performances levels that were put in last season.

New signings will hopefully add to this and produce a much more rounded group of players overall to put the game plans of Ralph Hasenhuttl into successful action.

Here is a tactical and statistical analysis of Saints’ first win: