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Both teams could have won today but Watford just managed to carve out the victory
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That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
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Today's attendance is 28863
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Ball possession: Southampton: 62%, Watford: 38%.
90'
Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90'
Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90'
Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90'
Joao Pedro from Watford takes a short corner kick from the left.
90'
Kyle Walker-Peters clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90'
Joshua King from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90'
Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90'
Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90'
Watford are trying to create something here.
90'
A shot from Nathan Redmond takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it
90'
Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90'
Juan Hernandez from Watford is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90'
Substitution
Juan Hernandez is leaving the field to be replaced by Ken Sema in a tactical substitution.
Ken Sema
Juan Hernandez
90'
Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
90'
Mohamed Elyounoussi from Southampton chips the ball into the penalty box.
90'
Imran Louza hits the target with a bicycle kick, but Fraser Forster denies him a great goal!
90'
Joshua King from Watford makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
90'
Watford start a counter attack
90'
Christian Kabasele relieves the pressure with a clearance
90'
James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
90'
Samir clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90'
James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
90'
Ball possession: Southampton: 63%, Watford: 37%.
90'
Moussa Sissoko clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90'
A player from Southampton takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
90'
Armando Broja is injured and is replaced by Shane Long.
90'
The game is restarted
90'
Armando Broja is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
90'
Armando Broja is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
90'
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90'
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
90'
A header from Mohammed Salisu is blocked by the keeper and bounces back into play!
90'
James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
90'
Substitution
Kiko is leaving the field to be replaced by Craig Cathcart in a tactical substitution.
Craig Cathcart
Kiko
90'
After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Southampton!
90'
VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
90'
Ball possession: Southampton: 63%, Watford: 37%.
90'
James Ward-Prowse from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
89'
Great vision by Stuart Armstrong from Southampton as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
89'
Watford start a counter attack
89'
Jan Bednarek from Southampton heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
89'
James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
89'
Che Adams finds himself in acres of space, but his header is turned behind by Ben Foster! Corner kick...
89'
Nathan Redmond from Southampton makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
89'
Nathan Redmond from Southampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
88'
Southampton are trying to create something here.
87'
Goal kick for Watford
87'
Substitution
Emmanuel Dennis is leaving the field to be replaced by Joshua King in a tactical substitution.
Joshua King
Emmanuel Dennis
86'
James Ward-Prowse goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
86'
Yellow Card
Moussa Sissoko
The referee is not having the complaints from Moussa Sissoko who is given a yellow card for dissent
85'
Ball possession: Southampton: 63%, Watford: 37%.
84'
The ref blows his whistle. Hassane Kamara charged Che Adams from behind and it's a free-kick
84'
Samir relieves the pressure with a clearance
84'
James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
84'
Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
84'
The referee signals a free kick as Romain Perraud from Southampton trips Kiko
83'
Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
83'
Romain Perraud from Southampton is ruled offside
83'
Southampton are trying to create something here.
82'
James Ward-Prowse from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
82'
Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
82'
Southampton plays a short goal kick.
81'
Emmanuel Dennis from Watford sends an effort wide of target
81'
Watford start a counter attack
81'
Christian Kabasele relieves the pressure with a clearance
81'
Romain Perraud puts in a cross...
81'
Stuart Armstrong from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
81'
Nathan Redmond of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
81'
Moussa Sissoko from Watford concedes a foul on Stuart Armstrong but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
80'
Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80'
Ball possession: Southampton: 62%, Watford: 38%.
80'
Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80'
Watford are in control of the ball.
79'
Southampton are trying to create something here.
79'
Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78'
Southampton plays a short goal kick.
78'
Watford are trying to create something here.
77'
Southampton plays a short goal kick.
77'
Emmanuel Dennis comes back onto the field.
77'
The game is restarted
77'
Emmanuel Dennis is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
76'
Emmanuel Dennis is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
76'
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
76'
Yellow Card
Jan Bednarek
Jan Bednarek commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
76'
Reckless challenge there. Jan Bednarek commits a rough foul on Emmanuel Dennis
75'
Che Adams from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
75'
Goal kick for Southampton
75'
Ball possession: Southampton: 61%, Watford: 39%.
75'
Juan Hernandez from Watford sends an effort wide of target
75'
Watford start a counter attack
75'
Armando Broja from Southampton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
74'
Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74'
Substitution
Oriol Romeu is leaving the field to be replaced by Nathan Redmond in a tactical substitution.
Nathan Redmond
Oriol Romeu
74'
Southampton are trying to create something here.
73'
Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73'
Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72'
Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
72'
Romain Perraud puts in a cross...
72'
Southampton are trying to create something here.
72'
The referee signals a free kick as Samir from Watford trips Armando Broja
71'
Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71'
A shot from Juraj Kucka is parried by the keeper and goes back into play
71'
Poor play by Jan Bednarek as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
71'
Juan Hernandez puts in a cross...
70'
Goal kick for Watford
70'
Ball possession: Southampton: 60%, Watford: 40%.
70'
Mohamed Elyounoussi fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
70'
Mohamed Elyounoussi from Southampton makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
70'
Goal kick for Southampton
69'
Joao Pedro from Watford sends an effort wide of target
69'
Emmanuel Dennis of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
69'
Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68'
Southampton are trying to create something here.
68'
Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68'
Hassane Kamara relieves the pressure with a clearance
67'
James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
67'
Christian Kabasele clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
67'
Armando Broja from Southampton had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
67'
Oriol Romeu puts in a cross...
66'
Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66'
Southampton are in control of the ball.
65'
Ball possession: Southampton: 59%, Watford: 41%.
65'
Yellow Card
Oriol Romeu
After a tactical foul, Oriol Romeu sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
65'
The referee signals a free kick as Oriol Romeu from Southampton trips Juraj Kucka
65'
Emmanuel Dennis relieves the pressure with a clearance
65'
Mohamed Elyounoussi puts in a cross...
64'
Southampton are in control of the ball.
64'
Goal kick for Watford
63'
A chance presents itself to Mohammed Salisu from Southampton but his header goes wide
63'
James Ward-Prowse crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
63'
The ref blows his whistle. Samir charged Che Adams from behind and it's a free-kick
63'
Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62'
Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62'
Watford are trying to create something here.
62'
The match resumes with a drop ball
61'
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
61'
Samir relieves the pressure with a clearance
61'
Romain Perraud from Southampton sends a deflected cross into the box.
61'
Samir relieves the pressure with a clearance
61'
James Ward-Prowse crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
60'
Ball possession: Southampton: 59%, Watford: 41%.
60'
Yellow Card
Juan Hernandez
After a tactical foul, Juan Hernandez sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
60'
Juan Hernandez from Watford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mohamed Elyounoussi
60'
Juraj Kucka from Watford makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
60'
Oriol Romeu relieves the pressure with a clearance
60'
Juan Hernandez puts in a cross...
59'
Goal kick for Watford
59'
Kyle Walker-Peters goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
59'
Stuart Armstrong puts in a cross...
58'
Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
58'
Southampton are trying to create something here.
57'
The match resumes with a drop ball
57'
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
56'
Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56'
Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56'
Joao Pedro from Watford had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
56'
Watford with a potentially dangerous attack.
55'
Ball possession: Southampton: 59%, Watford: 41%.
55'
Watford are in control of the ball.
55'
Southampton are in control of the ball.
55'
Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54'
Kyle Walker-Peters comes back onto the field.
54'
Hassane Kamara comes back onto the field.
54'
The match resumes with a drop ball
54'
Hassane Kamara is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
54'
Kyle Walker-Peters is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
53'
Hassane Kamara is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
53'
Kyle Walker-Peters is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
53'
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
52'
Southampton are in control of the ball.
52'
Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52'
Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52'
The game is restarted
51'
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
51'
Moussa Sissoko relieves the pressure with a clearance
50'
A player from Southampton takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
50'
Ball possession: Southampton: 59%, Watford: 41%.
50'
Southampton are in control of the ball.
49'
Watford are trying to create something here.
48'
Yellow Card
Romain Perraud
Romain Perraud commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
48'
Reckless challenge there. Romain Perraud commits a rough foul on Imran Louza
48'
Joao Pedro relieves the pressure with a clearance
48'
James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
48'
Christian Kabasele clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
48'
James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
47'
Juraj Kucka clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
47'
A player from Southampton takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
46'
The referee signals a free kick as Joao Pedro from Watford trips Stuart Armstrong
46'
Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46'
Substitution
William Smallbone is leaving the field to be replaced by Armando Broja in a tactical substitution.
Armando Broja
William Smallbone
46'
Watford are in control of the ball.
46'
The second half is underway
45'
It's over! The referee blows for half time
45'
Ball possession: Southampton: 59%, Watford: 41%.
45'
Goal kick for Watford
45'
Romain Perraud goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
45'
Mohamed Elyounoussi from Southampton heads the ball to a team mate.
45'
James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
45'
The game is restarted
45'
The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added
45'
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45'
Kiko clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45'
Che Adams from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45'
Southampton start a counter attack
45'
Ball possession: Southampton: 59%, Watford: 41%.
45'
Che Adams provided the assist for the goal.
45'
Goal!!!!!
Mohamed Elyounoussi
Mohamed Elyounoussi scores with the left foot!
Assist
Che Adams
45'
Che Adams from Southampton heads the ball to a team mate.
45'
James Ward-Prowse crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
45'
The referee signals a free kick as Emmanuel Dennis from Watford trips Stuart Armstrong
44'
Watford are trying to create something here.
44'
Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44'
Goal kick for Watford
43'
Romain Perraud goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
43'
Moussa Sissoko relieves the pressure with a clearance
43'
James Ward-Prowse crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
42'
The referee signals a free kick as Imran Louza from Watford trips Kyle Walker-Peters
42'
Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42'
Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42'
The referee signals a free kick as Hassane Kamara from Watford trips Kyle Walker-Peters
41'
Juraj Kucka has a great chance to score, but his effort is parried by the keeper!
41'
CHANCE! Juraj Kucka finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
41'
Moussa Sissoko carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
41'
Watford are trying to create something here.
40'
Ball possession: Southampton: 59%, Watford: 41%.
40'
Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40'
Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40'
Stuart Armstrong from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
39'
The referee signals a free kick as Juan Hernandez from Watford trips Romain Perraud
38'
Southampton are in control of the ball.
38'
Romain Perraud hand-balls
38'
Watford are trying to create something here.
37'
Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
37'
Mohammed Salisu from Southampton heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
37'
James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
37'
Kyle Walker-Peters forces a good save from Ben Foster who turns the ball behind for a corner!
36'
Southampton are trying to create something here.
36'
Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36'
Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36'
Southampton are in control of the ball.
35'
Ball possession: Southampton: 59%, Watford: 41%.
34'
Juraj Kucka provided the assist for the goal.
34'
Goal!!!!!
Juan Hernandez
Juan Hernandez volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right. A great finish!
Assist
Juraj Kucka
34'
Juraj Kucka from Watford puts in a great cross...
34'
Watford are trying to create something here.
33'
Southampton are trying to create something here.
33'
Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32'
Kiko from Watford directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
32'
Goal kick for Watford
31'
A chance presents itself to Mohammed Salisu from Southampton but his header goes wide
31'
James Ward-Prowse crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
31'
The referee signals a free kick as Samir from Watford trips Stuart Armstrong
30'
Southampton plays a short goal kick.
29'
Joao Pedro fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
29'
Watford start a counter attack
29'
Southampton are trying to create something here.
28'
Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28'
Moussa Sissoko relieves the pressure with a clearance
28'
James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
28'
Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27'
Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27'
William Smallbone from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
27'
Southampton are in control of the ball.
26'
A shot by Mohamed Elyounoussi is blocked
26'
Che Adams of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
25'
Ball possession: Southampton: 56%, Watford: 44%.
25'
Southampton are trying to create something here.
25'
Juan Hernandez comes back onto the field.
24'
The match resumes with a drop ball
24'
Juan Hernandez is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
23'
Juan Hernandez is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
23'
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
23'
Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22'
Southampton are trying to create something here.
22'
Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21'
Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
21'
Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
21'
Southampton are in control of the ball.
20'
Mohamed Elyounoussi from Southampton had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
20'
James Ward-Prowse puts in a cross...
20'
Ball possession: Southampton: 47%, Watford: 53%.
20'
Southampton are trying to create something here.
19'
Southampton are in control of the ball.
19'
Watford with a potentially dangerous attack.
18'
Southampton plays a short goal kick.
18'
Mohamed Elyounoussi relieves the pressure with a clearance
18'
Kiko from Watford swings in the corner from the left.
17'
Kyle Walker-Peters clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
17'
Kiko puts in a cross...
17'
Mohammed Salisu relieves the pressure with a clearance
16'
Juraj Kucka puts in a cross...
16'
Watford are trying to create something here.
15'
Ball possession: Southampton: 51%, Watford: 49%.
15'
Dangerous challenge by Mohamed Elyounoussi from Southampton. Imran Louza on the receiving end of that.
14'
Goal!!!!!
Juan Hernandez
G O O O O O A A L - Juan Hernandez finds the net with the left foot!
14'
Mohammed Salisu could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
14'
Southampton are in control of the ball.
14'
Watford with a potentially dangerous attack.
13'
The referee signals a free kick as Emmanuel Dennis from Watford trips Kyle Walker-Peters
13'
Emmanuel Dennis from Watford passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
12'
Watford are in control of the ball.
12'
Mohamed Elyounoussi relieves the pressure with a clearance
12'
Imran Louza from Watford swings in the corner from the right.
11'
Joao Pedro has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
11'
Poor play by Mohammed Salisu as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
11'
Emmanuel Dennis puts in a cross...
11'
Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11'
Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10'
Ball possession: Southampton: 55%, Watford: 45%.
10'
Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9'
Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
9'
Southampton are in control of the ball.
8'
Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8'
Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8'
Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7'
Joao Pedro from Watford had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
7'
Kiko puts in a cross...
7'
Mohamed Elyounoussi from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but Ben Foster comes out to smother the ball.
6'
Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5'
Southampton are in control of the ball.
5'
Ball possession: Southampton: 84%, Watford: 16%.
5'
Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4'
James Ward-Prowse from Southampton commits a foul by elbowing Imran Louza
4'
Mohammed Salisu is penalised for pushing Joao Pedro
3'
Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3'
Che Adams is penalised for pushing Ben Foster
3'
Great defending by Samir from Watford to prevent his team conceding a goal.
2'
Mohamed Elyounoussi has a great chance to score, but his header is somehow cleared off the line!
2'
Stuart Armstrong puts in a cross...
1'
Ben Foster relieves the pressure with a clearance
1'
James Ward-Prowse crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
1'
Imran Louza hand-balls
1'
The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1'
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1'
Southampton kick-off, and the game is underway.
0'
The referee starts the match
0'
Welcome to St. Mary's Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.