Southampton vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the reaction from St. Mary's Stadium
Southampton suffered a blow in their bid to avoid Premier League relegation as they went down 1-0 at home to Aston Villa in a match disrupted by a rogue drone on Saturday.
Ollie Watkins struck Villa’s winner in the 77th minute off a free kick by Douglas Luiz shortly after Saints had been controversially denied the opening goal by VAR.
The home crowd had erupted when Southampton skipper James Ward-Prowse’s deflected effort found the net in the 63rd minute but their joy was cut short with substitute Mohamed Elyounoussi deemed to have fouled Jacob Ramsey in the box.
Moussa Djenepo came close to a late equaliser but Villa held on for a third successive away league win as their resurgence under new manager Unai Emery continued.
Southampton, who could have escaped the drop zone with a victory, remain bottom with 15 points from 20 games. Villa stay 11th on 28 points.
Southampton vs Aston Villa
Saints boss Nathan Jones makes a singular change from the side that beat Everton, with Adam Armstrong coming in for Mohamed Elyounoussi on the right flank. The Norwegian drops to the bench, where two new signings, Mislav Orsic and Carlos Alcaraz, could make their Southampton debuts from.
Southampton vs Aston Villa
ASTON VILLA SUBS: Robin Olsen, Viljami Sinisalo, Matty Cash, Morgan Sanson, Calum Chambers, Philippe Coutinho, Leander Dendoncker, Kadan Young.
Southampton vs Aston Villa
ASTON VILLA (4-4-2): Emiliano Martinez; Ashley Young, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Alex Moreno; Jacob Ramsey, Douglas Luiz, Boubacar Kamara, Emiliano Buendia; Leon Bailey, Ollie Watkins.
Southampton vs Aston Villa
SOUTHAMPTON SUBS: Willy Caballero, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Joe Aribo, Mislav Orsic, Romain Perraud, Sekou Mara, Moussa Djenepo, Mohamed Elyounoussi, Carlos Alcaraz.
Southampton vs Aston Villa
SOUTHAMPTON (4-2-3-1): Gavin Bazunu; Lyanco, Duje Caleta-Car, Mohammed Salisu, Kyle Walker-Peters; Romeo Lavia, Ibrahima Diallo; Adam Armstrong, James Ward-Prowse, Samuel Edozie; Che Adams.
Southampton vs Aston Villa
Villa’s form under Unai Emery since the World Cup break has been nothing short of impressive, recording two wins from four and being unbeaten in their last three matches, most recently beating Leeds 2-1 at Villa Park.
Southampton vs Aston Villa
Sat rock-bottom of the Premier League table, Southampton have won just once in their last eight games. That sole victory did come in their most recent outing against Everton though, snapping a six-game losing streak in the process.
Southampton vs Aston Villa
Hello, and welcome to live coverage of this Premier League fixture, as Southampton welcome Aston Villa to St. Mary's.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments