SOU vs WOL
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FULL TIME: Saints 0-1 Wolves

It ends in defeat at St Mary's as Raúl Jiménez' goal sees Wolves claim all three points on the road. There were plenty of chances for Saints but it wasn't to be. On to the next. 

Still pressing 

Ward-Prowse fires a free-kick into the box from range but it's slightly overhit and Bednarek's unable to make it work. 

Six additional minutes ...

Can Saints still get something out of this game?

Djenepo looking sharp

Nice footwork from Djenepo who gets past Hoever but Coady heads his shot away. 

Break in play

A late delay here at St Mary's as Semedo goes down. Saints are waiting to take the corner. 

Saints come close to the equaliser 

So many chances for Saints but the ball just won't find the back of the net. Djenepo flicks back a lovely ball into Salisu who slots the ball into the path of Shane Long who looks set to score but his shot is deflected behind for a corner. 

Searching for a break

Saints hit the counter after a Moutinho corner is cleared but Sa reads the situation perfectly and comes out to clear. 

Southampton substitution: Shane Long replaces Kyle Walker-Peters

Ward-Prowse shot blocked

Ward-Prowse gets past the wall and his curling ball is heading goalwards but it goes straight into the hands of Sa. 

Saints earn a free-kick

Some nice link-up play between Walker-Peters and Djenepo as they recover the ball, Djenepo's brought down by Moutinho and Saints are awarded a free-kick in prime Ward-Prowse territory. 

Southampton substitution: Moussa Djenepo replaces Nathan Redmond

Southampton substitution: Ché Adams replaces Armando Broja

Vital tackle from Bednarek

Wolves have just burst into life at St Mary's, Jiménez' ball into the box is a dangerous one but Bednarek makes a crucial interception. 

SO, SO CLOSE 🥺

As the clock ticks on the opportunities just keep coming for Saints who just can't seem to find the back of the net. Both Elyounoussi and Adams launch shots on target. It's got to go in eventually, right?

Strong effort from Livramento

Armstrong cuts the ball across to Livramento who releases his shot towards goal, it's a good effort but Sa sees it behind for the corner. 

Saints can't execute the finish 

Another scramble in the penalty area as Adams and Armstrong bounce the ball around, it then finds the feet of Ward-Prowse but he takes one touch too many and Sa regains control of the ball. 

Back to it ⏰

Ward-Prowse restarts the action. Here's to a big 45!

HALF TIME: Saints 0-0 Wolves 

It's all square at half-time in SO14 but Saints have definitely had the better of the chances so far. A surge from Saints in the final 15 minutes of the half saw a number of opportunities towards goal, including Nathan Redmond's offside effort finding the back of the net. A big 45 minutes ahead as Saints will be looking to keep the momentum from an energetic first half. 

SO CLOSE 🥵

Saints continue to pile on the pressure, Adams fires the ball goalwards but Sa gets it away. 

The ball's in the back of the net, but it's offside 

Redmond lands the ball into the back of the net but the celebrations were short lived with the flag going up almost instantly. 

All Saints

Another cross from Livramento who shows pace down the right wing, Adams can't quite release the shot.

Momentum building

Saints are having a good little spell here at St Mary's, mainting pressure and continually pushing forward. Livramento's brought down by Hwang and Saints are awarded a free kick in a dangerous area. 

This boy is talented ⭐️

Wolves press forward again but some slick footwork from Livramento sees the threat cleared. 

Saints making some defensive errors 

Saints have been pretty solid in defence in recent weeks but there's been a few slip ups already here at St Mary's, this time it's Oriol Romeu who gives away possession.

Outfit update: he opted for the tracksuit

Redmond crosses it in 

A nice bit of skill on display from Redmond who gets the better of Semedo but his cross in bounces wide of the post. 

Promising start 

Elyounoussi's had an electric start here at St Mary's, he finds himself in space as he crosses the ball into Ché Adams who can't quite release the shot. Adam Armstrong's there to recover the ball but it amounts to nothing. Eventually the offside flag goes up but it has been a really promising start for Saints. 

Ori ❤️

A lot of love for this man today with Saints fans making their voice heard. 

High energy

Elyounoussi finds Tino Livramento on the wing but his curling ball can't find anyone in the box. 

Man of the moment 💪

Two important saves from McCarthy within the first two minutes of play to keep the scores tied. 

Free-kick for Saints

Saints are awarded a free-kick from quite a distance. James Ward-Prowse's curling ball finds the head of Jan Bednarek but José Sá collects. 

First chance for Saints

Elyounoussi has a brilliant opportunity just outside the area but his shot is blocked by Romain Saiss. 

Pause in play

Moi Elyounoussi and Fernando Marcal clash heads but they're given the all clear to continue. 

Important block from McCarthy

A quick start from Wolves who charge towards Alex McCarthy early on, Raul Jiminez feeds Nelson Semedo but his powerful shot is punched behind by McCarthy. Another vital collection from the goalkeeper as Wolves challenge through the resulting corner. 

Underway at St Mary's 😇

Wolves get us started and the action has commenced at St Mary's. Come on you Saints!

Warm ups ✅

The pre-match preparations are complete, the band are playing and we're nearly ready for action here at St Mary's.

So good to see you, Saints fans ❤️

No better way to spend a Sunday. 

STAT ATTACK 🔢

No premier league full-back has made more ball carries [75] than Tino Livramento so far in 2021/22.

SAINTS LINE-UP CONFIRMED 😇

Starting XI: McCarthy, Livramento, Bednarek,Salisu, Walker-Peters, Romeu, Ward-Prowse [c], Redmond, Elyounoussi, A Armstrong, Adams. 

Subs: Forster, Lyanco, Perraud, Valery, Diallo, Djenepo, Tella, Broja, Long. 

BOSS ❤️

The big question of the day - will the waistcoat return?

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Flashback: Wolves 0-2 Saints

Goals from Danny Ings and Stuart Armstrong saw Saints claim a 2-0 victory at Molineux in the FA Cup back in February. 

Putting in the hard yards 💪

It's been a week of hard graft at Staplewood as Hasenhüttl's men look to secure their first league victory of the season. 

After last season, the main focus is our defensive work. this is important for me. it gives us more stability and more chances on having clean sheets. 

ralph hasenhüttl

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Match Pack: Saints vs Wolves

With three hours to go until kick off, check out our Match Pack for all of the pre-match stats and facts. 

Welcome home, Saints fans 😇

It's matchday in SO14 as Southampton take on Wolves in the Premier League. Sitting side-by-side in the current premier league standings, three points would be huge for either team. Jack Stephens and Stuart Armstrong remain out for Saints, while Theo Walcott returned to first-team training this week. Let's go Saints!