Southampton vs Everton: A tactical and statistical review of Saints' win

Southampton vs Everton: A tactical and statistical review of Saints’ win

By Marc Walker | Oct 25, 2020

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Danny Ings of Southampton celebrates his team's second goal, scored by team mate Che Adams (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Southampton and Everton at St Mary's Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Southampton, 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 Naomi Baker/Getty Images) /

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Ralph Hasenhuttl of Southampton (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images) /

Southampton secured a third win from four and took their Premier League points tally to 10 with a comfortable 2-0 win over Everton on Sunday afternoon.

Much of the talk ahead of the game has been about the anniversary of Saints’ 9-0 loss to Leicester and how Everton had started the season in great form.

However, a controlling performance from the hosts and goals from James Ward-Prowse and Che Adams ensured that the rest of the top-flight took note as Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side moved up to fifth place.

Things look to be really coming together now and all the players have a full understanding of just what their role in the team requires them to do – exciting times ahead for us fans perhaps?

Here is a statistical and tactical look at how Saints secured their latest victory (all stats via whoscored.com):