Sensational Saints victorious at Spurs

premier-league Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | Wed 09 Feb 7.45PM | Attendance: 54,012
Match Report post Highlights

TOT vs SOU
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TOT vs SOU As It Happened

Key moments so far

  • Saints score twice in three minutes to snatch victory late on at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
  • Elyounoussi heads Saints level with 11 minutes left, before Adams nets with a carbon copy 
  • Spurs led twice, through Bednarek's own goal in the first half and Son in the second
  • Broja equalised in first period dominated by visitors; last-gasp Bergwijn goal disallowed

What a moment 😍

Check out Ché Adams's winning goal in pictures!

congrats to everybody who was in the stadium, we saw an unbelievable game. i'm here now for three years - i think this was by far the best performance we have shown. the first half was unbelievable, we must score three or four goals. it's a pity we only scored once, and it's hard to defend against their quality, but every player did exactly what we needed them to do.

ralph hasenhüttl
southampton manager

we could've won it in the first half - we had that many chances - but we got over the line in the end and that's all that matters. we're buzzing, but we've got to take this into the weekend now.

ché adams 
southampton forward

FULL TIME: Tottenham 2-3 Southampton 

WHAT A WIN! Saints survived a very late VAR decision, as Steven Bergwijn's stoppage-time leveller was cancelled out, but few could begrudge them victory. The visitors trailed twice, through Jan Bednarek's own goal and Son Heung-Min's 70th-minute strike. Armando Broja had equalised in a first half Saints dominated, before late headers from Mohamed Elyounoussi and Ché Adams snatched an amazing win.

+6’

Southampton substitution: Ibrahima Diallo replaces Mohamed Elyounoussi

Diallo comes on as Saints try to run down the clock.

+4’

VAR Decision: Goal awarded for Tottenham Hotspur [Steven Bergwijn] was cancelled

The goal is ruled out! Goalscorer Bergwijn had just strayed offside from Romero's knockdown and Saints survive. Two minutes of stoppage time remain.

Bergwijn equalises

Kane's deep cross is headed back across goal by Romero and tucked in by Bergwijn from close range.

+2’

GOAL

Steven Bergwijn (+2’) | 3 3

90’

6️⃣ added minutes...

Still a big chunk of time left yet.

90’

Southampton substitution: Theo Walcott replaces Armando Broja

Saints' second change is to replace Broja, scorer of the first-half equaliser.

89’

Southampton substitution: Shane Long replaces Ché Adams

The Irishman comes on with time running out for the hosts.

GOALSCORER 10 Ché Adams

SAINTS TAKE THE LEAD!!!

Wow wow wow! It's 3-2 to Saints! Almost a carbon copy of Elyounoussi's goal, as Ward-Prowse delivers another brilliant first-time cross, and this time Adams is there to head home at the far post!

81’

GOOOAL!!!

Ché Adams (81’) | 2 3

GOALSCORER 24 Mohamed Elyounoussi

We're level again!

Ward-Prowse delivers a beauty of a first-time cross, and Elyounoussi throws himself at the ball to score with a flying downward header! 

79’

GOOOAL!!!

Mohamed Elyounoussi (79’) | 2 2

79’

Yellow Card for Romain Perraud (Southampton)

The Frenchman picks up a booking.

78’

Broja fires over

Great chance for Saints, who break with Broja and Adams. The Albanian opts to go alone, but drills his shot over the bar from the edge of the box.

76’

Saints feel hard done by

Hasenhüttl is unimpressed that a foul on Broja was not punished in the build up to Son's goal. VAR did check the incident, but the goal stands. Saints have 15 minutes to salvage something from this game.

Son slides Spurs in front

Kane drops deep and threads the ball through for Moura on the right, whose low cross is turned in by Son from eight yards.

69’

GOAL

Heung-Min Son (69’) | 2 1

68’

Ward-Prowse shot blocked

Saints break with purpose as Broja finds Adams, whose cutback falls kindly for Ward-Prowse to strike. It's a thunderous shot, but Romero gets in the way and makes a brave block.

60’

Tottenham Hotspur substitution: Rodrigo Bentancur replaces Pierre-Emile Højbjerg

It's a Premier League debut for January signing Bentancur, who is a Uruguayan international. Former Saint Højbjerg departs.

59’

Yellow Card for Davinson Sánchez (Tottenham Hotspur)

Sanchez takes out Adams on the touchline for an obvious booking.

55’

Kane misses gilt-edged chance

What an opportunity for the usually-clinical marksman, who heads Reguilon's teasing cross down into the ground but sees it bounce up over the crossbar from close range. A massive let-off for Saints.

50’

Romeu fires over

After Armstrong's shot is deflected behind for a corner, Romeu tries his luck from distance but it sails into the stand.

49’

Salisu makes a crucial interception

The defender nips in to steal possession from Son in the penalty area. Already more intent about Spurs since half time.

45’

The second half is under way...

Can Saints sustain their level?

HALF TIME: Tottenham 1-1 Southampton

It's all square at the break, but Saints must be wondering how they aren't in front. Spurs took the lead when Jan Bednarek inadvertently put through his own net after 18 minutes, but since then the visitors have dominated. Armando Broja quickly drew them level, while there have been great chances for Ché Adams, Stuart Armstrong and Broja, with Romain Perraud also cracking a shot against the bar.

43’

Perraud hits the bar!

What a first-half performance this has been from Saints... Salisu and Armstrong both threaten from Ward-Prowse corners, before Perraud hits a rocket from 20 yards that crashes against the crossbar! The hosts can't wait for half time.

40’

Just wide from Armstrong!

The midfielder hits a snapshot from 20 yards that bounces just wide of Lloris's goal. The keeper hadn't moved a muscle and was relieved to see it miss the target.

36’

What a chance...

Walker-Peters catches out the Spurs defence with a ball over the top for Broja, who goes clean through on goal but drags his shot past the post with only Lloris to beat.

31’

Armstrong goes close!

Elyounoussi's left-wing cross picks out Armstrong, whose downward header skids off the turf and forces a flying save from Lloris. Saints' response to falling behind has been outstanding.

GOALSCORER 18 Armando Broja

Saints back on level terms!

It's an excellent instinctive finish from Broja, who turns in Perraud's low cross from the left. Saints straight back in this!

23’

GOOOAL!!!

Armando Broja (23’) | 1 1

21’

Saints respond well

The visitors threatened to get a goal back straight from kick-off, and have come close again through Ward-Prowse, who sends Lloris sprawling to his right to tip the ball around the post.

19’

Spurs take the lead

Højbjerg's low cross is intended for Son, but Bednarek gets the final touch and inadvertently finds the back of his own net from six yards.

18’

OWN GOAL

Jan Bednarek (18’) | 1 0

17’

What a save from Forster!

Spurs have really started to take control of this game now, and Saints have their goalkeeper to thank for keeping them on level terms. Son feeds Kane to his right, whose low cross picks out Reguilón with a glorious chance to score, but Forster spreads himself and makes a crucial stop.

13’

Saints saved by the flag

Romero heads in Son's free-kick from the right, but Saints kept a strong high line and the Spurs man had just strayed offside.

10’

Forster saves from Kane

The England captain has his first shot of the night. It's an ambitious effort from distance that bounces awkwardly in front of Forster, but the keeper's handling doesn't let him down.

8’

Saints firmly on the front foot

This has been a hugely encouraging start from Saints, who have Spurs pinned back inside their own half.

4’

Adams denied from close range

What a chance! Elyounoussi chips a cross to the far post, where Adams arrives and looks certain to score, but Lloris gets down quickly to make a smart save and deny the striker from just a couple of yards out.

0’

We're up and running!

Saints have kicked off and we're into the action!

The teams are out!

The two sets of players have emerged from the tunnel to a crescendo of noise inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Kick-off is just moments away...

19.42

Loosening up 🌡

The players have been warming up on the pitch ahead of kick-off, which is now just 15 minutes away...

19.31
VOTE NOW
Saints' goal of the season so far?

Saints' goal of the season so far?

The results so far:

  • Ward-Prowse's free-kick vs Wolves 
    65%
  • Armstrong's pearler vs Coventry 
    32%
  • Other
    3%

Fancy another one of these tonight, Stu? 🤤

What a goal this was! Feast your eyes on Stuart Armstrong's FA Cup stunner from EVERY angle...

19.25
VOTE NOW
You've seen the teams... how are you feeling tonight, Saints fans?

You've seen the teams... how are you feeling tonight, Saints fans?

The results so far:

  • Confident! Three points incoming
    23%
  • Draw. Expecting an even game
    47%
  • Big ask. Think we might fall short
    30%

Back in the starting line-up 👊

Ralph Hasenhüttl makes just one change from his last Premier League line-up, restoring Mohamed Elyounoussi to the side in place of Nathan Redmond, who is missing from tonight's squad.

18.50

Tottenham team confirmed

Starting XI: Lloris, Royal, Sánchez, Romero, Davies, Reguilón, Højbjerg, Winks, Moura, Kane, Son.

Subs: Gollini, Rodon, Doherty, Sessegnon, Bentancur, White, Kulusevski, Bergwijn, Scarlett.

18.46

Southampton team confirmed 🟡🔵

Starting XI: Forster, Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Salisu, Perraud, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, S.Armstrong, Elyounoussi, Adams, Broja.

Subs: Caballero, Stephens, Valery, Diallo, Smallbone, Djenepo, Walcott, A.Armstrong, Long.

18.46

On location 📍

We've arrived! Stay with us for the all-important team news, which is coming up at 6:45pm GMT...

18.19

A hard-fought point 👊

Here's the best of the action from the last meeting with tonight's opponents, which took place just six weeks ago...

18.16

Well remembered, Saints fans!

With nearly 60% of the vote, most of you remembered James Ward-Prowse scoring against Spurs in the corresponding fixture at St Mary's over Christmas! Saints claimed a credible point from the game, having been reduced to 10 men in the first half.

18.15

Last time out in the league...

It was 17 days ago that Saints last tasted a piece of the Premier League. Check out the highlights from a battling performance against the reigning champions.

17.47

1️⃣ hour until team news... ⏳

The boss made 10 changes for Saturday's FA Cup win over Coventry, which suggests plenty of alterations again tonight! We'll have news of both line-ups at 6.45pm GMT.

17.46

Davo Day 🎞

Remember this classic win at White Hart Lane? Steven Davis was the hero as Saints were victorious at Spurs' former home back in 2016...

17.42
VOTE NOW
Who scored Saints' goal in the home game against Spurs this season?

Who scored Saints' goal in the home game against Spurs this season?

The results so far:

  • Ché Adams
    17%
  • Jan Bednarek
    11%
  • Armando Broja
    11%
  • Mohamed Elyounoussi
    6%
  • Nathan Redmond
    0%
  • James Ward-Prowse
    56%

there was a reason why we've lost these games in the past. we gave it away too easily. it seems that this season this has changed, our defending quality is a little bit better.

ralph hasenhüttl
on saints' prospects against spurs
16.48

Hear from the boss! 🎙

Check out what Ralph Hasenhüttl had to say in his pre-match press conference, including answering questions on his long-term future.

16.44

LONDON CALLING 🌃

It's matchday! Saints are back in Premier League action for the first time in 17 days with a trip to the capital, as Ralph Hasenhüttl's side face a Tottenham side who have their sights set on a Champions League place. Stay with us for all the build-up, team news and live commentary from north London!

16.41

TOT vs SOU Line Ups

Tottenham Hotspur

1
Hugo Lloris (GK) (C)
33
Ben Davies
6
Davinson Sánchez yellow card
4
Cristian Romero yellow card
3
Sergio Reguilón
replace Steven Bergwijn (83′)
8
Harry Winks
5
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
replace Rodrigo Bentancur (60′)
12
Emerson Royal
7
Son Heung-Min goal
27
Lucas Moura
replace Dejan Kulusevski (76′)
10
Harry Kane
22
Pierluigi Gollini
44
Dane Scarlett
2
Matt Doherty
14
Joe Rodon
42
Harvey White
21
Dejan Kulusevski
30
Rodrigo Bentancur
19
Ryan Sessegnon
23
Steven Bergwijn

Southampton

44
Fraser Forster (GK) yellow card
15
Romain Perraud yellow card
22
Mohammed Salisu
35
Jan Bednarek
2
Kyle Walker-Peters
24
Mohamed Elyounoussi goal
replace Ibrahima Diallo (97′)
8
James Ward-Prowse (C)
17
Stuart Armstrong
6
Oriol Romeu yellow card
10
Che Adams goal
replace Shane Long (88′)
18
Armando Broja goal
replace Theo Walcott (90′)
5
Jack Stephens
19
Moussa Djenepo
32
Theo Walcott
13
Willy Caballero
7
Shane Long
27
Ibrahima Diallo
9
Adam Armstrong
43
Yan Valery
20
William Smallbone

TOT vs SOU Match Stats

Tottenham Hotspur

Head to Head Stats

Southampton
  • Possession (%)
    48
    comparison angle
    52
  • Shots
    8
    comparison angle
    23
  • Shots on target
    3
    comparison angle
    10
  • Corners
    2
    comparison angle
    8
  • Passes Complete
    347
    comparison angle
    387

Top Saints Player Stats

shots on target
Goals
1
Mohamed Elyounoussi
Mohamed Elyounoussi
shots on target
Shots On Target
2
Mohamed Elyounoussi
Mohamed Elyounoussi
chances created
Chances Created
5
James Ward-Prowse
James Ward-Prowse
passes completed
Passes Completed
63
James Ward-Prowse
James Ward-Prowse
tackles
Tackles
3
James Ward-Prowse
James Ward-Prowse
clearances
Clearances
5
Mohammed Salisu
Mohammed Salisu
saves
Saves
2
Fraser Forster
Fraser Forster