Leicester City vs Southampton: A tactical and statistical analysis

By Marc Walker | Jan 17, 2021

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 16: Jan Bednarek of Southampton clears the ball from the line following a shot from Harvey Barnes of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Southampton at The King Power Stadium on January 16, 2021 in Leicester, England. Sporting stadiums around England 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 Alex Pantling/Getty Images) /

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Southampton’s Scottish midfielder Stuart Armstrong (Photo by TIM KEETON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Southampton put in a battling display but fell to a 2-0 defeat against Leicester City on Saturday evening.

Goals from James Maddison and Harvey Barnes ultimately gave the hosts the three points as Saints failed to find the net for the fourth time in their last five league games.

Injuries are the big talking point for Saints at the moment and having their first-choice starting 11 out will give them a boost when full fitness returns, but a tough run of upcoming fixtures will need to be met with as much effort as Ralph Hasenhuttl and his players can give.

Participation in the FA Cup – Third-Round on Tuesday night and Fourth-Round potentially on Saturday – now gives time for some rotation and the return of some players to the matchday squad.

Here is a tactical and statistical look at the loss to Leicester: