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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Danny Ings of Southampton (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) /

A scrappy win to get things going

For neutral fans, this may well have been the dullest game since the new season started. However, it will be just what is needed to get Saints moving in the right direction.

The 90 minutes saw just three shots on target, with Saints’ only one being Danny Ings’ match-winning goal. This was clearly not a game where the attacking play won out but proved that Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side can battle hard to get the Premier League points they need – giving Burnley some of their own medicine in the process.

Three straight defeats to start 2020/21 saw a team looking a shadow of their former selves but this response was just what was needed.

Confidence should grow now that the first win of the new campaign has been confirmed and next Sunday’s meeting with West Brom can be looked forward to.

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