Burnley 0-1 Southampton: A tactical and statistical review

By Marc Walker | Sep 26, 2020

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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Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images) /

Walker-Peters is a key creator

Kyle Walker-Peters is proving that Saints’ decision to sign him permanently was an excellent one.

He was very active in the opening day loss to Crystal Palace and provided a neat assist for Danny Ings’ opening goal against Spurs last weekend. Against Burnley, he played the defence splitting pass that created the match-winning moment.

Pushing infield from his full-back position, he waited until the ideal moment to put Che Adams through and the striker then simply cutback to Danny Ings to force home.

Walker-Peters will continue to be crucial for Saints in 2020/21 and is proving he can be a danger from a range of positions when coming forward.