Leicester City vs Southampton 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats, League, Game Analysis, Points And Everything To Know
In a thrilling encounter at the King Power Stadium, Leicester City dominated Southampton, securing a resounding 5-0 victory. The win edges them closer to an instant return to the Premier League, leaving their fans chanting, “We are going up!”.
Here’s how the match unfolded:
First Half: Leicester Takes Control
- Leicester wasted no time asserting their dominance. At 24:39 minutes, Abdul Fatawu opened the scoring with a clinical finish. The winger danced in from the right and also curled a peach of a shot into the top corner, making it 1-0 for the Foxes.
Second Half: Goals Galore
- Wilfred Ndidi doubled Leicester’s lead, heading in a goal at the 62-minute mark. But the best was yet to come. Fatawu struck again, this time with a sensational solo effort, weaving past defenders and curling the ball into the net. His hat-trick goal made it 3-0 and left the home crowd in raptures.
- Jamie Vardy got in on the action, adding a fourth goal for Leicester. The fans erupted into olés, celebrating their team’s imminent promotion. Southampton, playing like a team resigned to the playoffs, struggled to contain the Foxes’ attacking prowess.
Full-Time: Leicester’s win
- The final whistle blew, and Leicester emerged victorious with a convincing 5-0 scoreline. Their relentless performance leaves them on course to reach the 100-point mark in the Championship. If QPR can defeat second-placed Leeds, Leicester could secure promotion without even playing another match.
- Southampton, playing like a team resigned to the playoffs, also struggled to contain Leicester’s attacking onslaught.
- The defeat eroded their chances of automatic promotion.
Key Takeaways:
- Physicality: The teams combined for 100 hits, also showcasing their determination.
- Historic Win: This victory marks the Jets’ first playoff win in two years.
- Kyle Connor: His heroics made the difference, and also his second goal will be remembered for its dramatic finish.
The Foxes’ supporters are already planning a promotion party, and the mood has lifted in Leicester after an alarming wobble earlier in the season. With just a few points separating them from the Premier League, the dream is within reach.
