Goal

List of goalscorers

S. Long
9'
1 - 0
1 - 1
36'
Naby Keïta
1 - 2
80'
M. Salah
1 - 3
86'
J. Henderson
Press

Match report in news

End of match

End of match

  • 95'
    FT: Southampton 1-3 Liverpool. THAT'S IT! After going 1-0 down in under ten minutes, Liverpool pull off a sublime comeback to seal this match with a convincing win. They will need to filter out the errors in defence before their remaining matches but it looks promising for Liverpool!
  • 95'
    Unsurprisingly, Liverpool throw everyone back for the free-kick but it sails over the wall and bounces into Alisson's hands anyway.
  • 94'
    Keita commits a foul in midfield and Southampton have a late, late free-kick.
  • 93'
    Southampton are desperate not the let this game go and have found some possession late on but with less than a minute remaining, it's too late.
  • 93'
    Southampton attempt a last ditch effort with a long ball up field but it can only reach the safe hands of Alisson.
  • 91'
    Henderson rightly goes into the book for an unnecessary sliding challenge on Bertrand.
  • 90'
    Four minutes of added time. It's done and dusted I'd say!
  • 90'
    Southampton have a free-kick which finds its way to Hojbjerg just outside the box. He attempts the spectacular but, shockingly, it doesn't find the back of the net.
Card

Yellow card

a Liverpool
  • 89'
    Robertson goes into the book. Not exactly sure what for though... either a weak challenge on Sims or perhaps even a dive.
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
  • 88'
    Klopp sticks Lovren on to replace Keita as Liverpool will look to park the bus now with less than three minutes of regulation time to play.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 86'
  • 86'
    GOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAALLL LIVERPOOL!!! Jordan Henderson decides he wants a piece of the action this time. Virgil van Dijk lofts a beautiful ball up from defence to find Firmino on the right flank. He crosses it in for Henderson who was approaching on full throttle! Southampton are starting to collapse a bit now.
Substitution

Substitution

at Southampton
  • 83'
    Southampton make a double substitution as Vestergaard comes off for Austin and Romeu makes way for Armstrong.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 80'
  • 80'
    GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAL LIVERPOOL!!! The Reds, who are in purple, exact a perfect counter attack which started with Henderson in defence. His ball finds Salah who goes it alone right up to Southampton's box. Surrounded by three defenders, he still manages to pull off a fantastic finish!
  • 80'
    Southampton now with a corner that flies dangerously across the face of Liverpool's goal.
  • 79'
    Play has become very frantic as Liverpool start to look desperate. This doesn't bode well for their Champions League outing against Porto next week!
  • 77'
    Bertrand is down after a collision with Mane. The physios are on within seconds. Klopp is now in a heated debate with Redmond.
  • 77'
    Milner with a cross in which was almost inch perfect, only just missing Firmino's flying head!
  • 75'
    Klopp knew how important that chance could have been as we are approaching the 10 minute mark. Liverpool really need a win if they are serious about this title race.
  • 74'
    Robertson is really frustrated with himself as his cross, which could have been perfectly placed for an unmarked Salah, is wild and drifts out of play instead.
  • 72'
    Southampton look like they're really starting to feel the pressure now. This time, Vestergaard can only clear it as far as the 18 yard box before Liverpool are back again.
  • 70'
    Southampton have had bursts of forward progression but Liverpool, much like most sides challenging for the title, are just as good in defence as they are in attack.
  • 67'
    Three clear chances in a row for Liverpool! Surely they can make this corner count. It comes out to Henderson who strikes it against the wall and Liverpool are forced back into midfield.
  • 66'
    The ball is back in the box for Liverpool and this time it's Firmino with a chance, he turns to shoot from the six yard line but Yoshida, again for Southampton, is there for the block.
  • 65'
    Mane and Salah link up as the Egyptian plays a ball over the top for Mane but he's closely followed by Yoshida and Gunn gathers before the danger progresses.
  • 63'
    Firmino fumbles as he can't get his feet in the right position following Mane's bullet of a cross.
  • 61'
    Substitution Southampton - Shane Long makes way for Josh Sims.
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
  • 59'
    Double substitution Liverpool - James Milner replaces Georginio Wijnaldum while Trent Alexander-Arnold comes off for Jordan Henderson.
  • 57'
    Jurgen Klopp feeling as though Liverpool need a change following Southampton's rise in tempo. The home side have dominated possession over the last five minutes.
  • 55'
    James Milner AND Jordan Henderson strip off in preparation to be introduced into this match.
  • 53'
    Shane Long goes for goal from a very long way out. It's not a million miles away but Alisson will watch it sail over his head.
  • 52'
    Southampton with another corner, Liverpool need to be careful!
  • 51'
    Southampton with the first corner of the second-half. They've made a positive start but Liverpool have switched on in defence now, as opposed to the first-half.
Card

Yellow card

a Southampton
  • 48'
    Bednarek receives the first yellow card of the game after a challenge on Mane.
  • 48'
    Alisson comes off his line tentatively and backs out of the interception just as Redmond was closing in on the cross!
  • 46'
    And we're off! Can Southampton replicate their first-half performance or will Liverpool dominate in their pursuit of a Premier League trophy?
  • 45'
    The teams are back out on the pitch in front of what looks like a light display at St Mary's stadium. Second-half almost underway!
  • 45'
    HT: Southampton 1-1 Liverpool! After a minute of added time, we go into the break level. Southampton started the game off perfectly with a great Shane Long goal and making good use of their counter attack strength. You can never discount Liverpool though who fought back for the best part of 20 minutes for the equaliser. Slightly controversial goal as Salah was offside in the build up but the football was beautiful and deserving of a goal. Stay tuned for the second-half!
  • 44'
    Southampton in possession now in Liverpool's half, something which we haven't seen for a while. Can they make it count before half-time?
  • 43'
    Alexander-Arnold, again, with a cross in from the right channel. This one wasn't quite as inch perfect as before and Gunn catches.
  • 39'
    Liverpool's crosses are proving to be threatening for Southampton! This time Firmino dinks one in towards Mane who was six yards out. He mistimes his jump and the ball drifts to safety.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 36'
  • 36'
    GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLL LIVERPOOL!! Naby Keita fires home an equaliser for Liverpool! Salah was miles offside in the build up but the linesman didn't see it and Liverpool worked the ball around the area well before Keita got some power behind the header to draw it level!
  • 35'
    Salah feels he should have had a free-kick in midfield but with it being so far out it was a long shot to make all that fuss about.
  • 34'
    Robertson fires a low ball into the ball looking for Salah but the Egyptian is off-side.
  • 34'
    Although they have a lot of men back, Southampton have positioned themselves beautifully to take full advantage of the counter attack.
  • 32'
    Andy Robertson charges down the left flank for Liverpool but he's stopped in his tracks by Bednarek who gives him no options but to pass back.
  • 31'
    Alexander-Arnold whipped a ball across the box from the right wing but Romeu was back to put the block in.
  • 29'
    The Saints' attack culminates with Hojbjerg's ball across the box but it's too high for Shane Long and Liverpool reclaim possession with the goal kick.
  • 28'
    Alexander-Arnold goes for a long throw-in with the hopes of reaching Salah but Valery intercepts and Southampton are on the counter.
  • 27'
    Liverpool are now just settling into a rhythm exploring their options and playing out from the back.
  • 23'
    Liverpool opt for a short corner which is cleverly worked to Salah whose shot is blocked on the six yard line. Liverpool won't give this one up without a fight!
  • 23'
    Trent Alexander Arnold tries to change Liverpool's fortunes by putting a ball across the box for midfield. Valery is unsure of his surroundings and clears for a corner just to be sure.
  • 20'
    Southampton are playing some really nice football this evening so far. You wouldn't think that they were dicing with relegation danger from this performance.
  • 19'
    Despite that they are really treading on thin ice as a defensive error allows Southampton back in. Van Dijk is getting increasingly upset with his team.
  • 19'
    Liverpool are still enjoying the majority of possession, a good sign as they are now fighting for an equaliser so early on in this clash.
  • 16'
    CHANCE LIVERPOOL!! Salah lofts a ball across the box and Mane hangs in the air for ages before smashing a header on target. It would have been an equaliser had it not been for the sturdy left hand of Gunn!
  • 15'
    Southampton have a corner which is cleared, twice, by Virgil van Dijk headers. I know he's great but Liverpool can't rely on him in defence all evening!
  • 14'
    Liverpool try and launch a ball forward towards Salah but the Southampton keeper, Gunn was wise to it and plucks it out of the air safely.
  • 11'
    Here they come again! Have Liverpool underestimated this Southampton side too early?
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Southampton en el 9'
  • 9'
    GOOOOAAALL SOUTHAMPTON!!! A perfect demonstration of my previous demonstration! The ball comes into the box from the left flank and finds its way to Shane Long who doesn't need to be asked twice to hammer it home! Great start for the home side!
  • 9'
    Southampton have sat back very deep thus far but look lively in possession as well.
  • 7'
    Mane chases a long ball put through by the defence but it's miles too heavy and it goes out for a Southampton goal kick.
  • 5'
    Keita is dispossessed in midfield and Southampton get it to Bertrand down the left hand side. His cross is dealt with by none other than Virgil van Dijk.
  • 4'
    It looks like Klopp has rested Henderson and Milner ahead of their Champions League venture next week. Let's hope Liverpool can exercise their dominance without them.
  • 3'
    Liverpool immediately piling on the pressure, kicking us off with high pace and tempo as they push Southampton deep into their own half.
  • 1'
    OFF WE GOOOO!!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    The teams are lined up in the tunnel ready to step out onto the pitch! This should be good!
  • PRVW
    A draw would be no use to Liverpool if they want to really challenge Man City. Guardiola's side do have a game in hand so the Reds will want to take full advantage of this game!
  • PRVW
    And so, as Liverpool's Premier League title battle continues, they are faced with what could be one of the more difficult of their remaining matches. 16th placed Southampton come into this clash off the back of two wins and are ever closer to escaping relegation.
  • PRVW
    Unsurprisingly, Klopp has gone with a front three of Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane as his side face a resurgent Southampton. Van Dijk is back in the side after suffering a minor ankle injury towards the end of the Reds' 2-1 win over Spurs.
  • PRVW
    Liverpool starting XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson; Wijnaldum, Fabinho, Keita; Salah, Firmino, Mane.
  • PRVW
    The Southampton boss, Ralph Hassenhuttl had the pick the bunch with no new injury concerns for his side. As a result he names an unchanged side from their 1-0 victory over Brighton. Shane Long returns to the starting line-ups after recovering from a groin injury.
  • PRVW
    Southampton starting XI: Gunn; Yoshida, Bednarek, Vestergaard; Valery, Hojbjerg, Romeu, Bertrand; Redmond, Ward-Prowse; Long.
Info

Pre-match

05 April 2019, 21:00

Referee: Paul Tierney

Stadium: St. Mary's Stadium

  • PRVW
    Welcome to our live, minute-by-minute coverage of this evening's Premier League clash between Southampton and Liverpool! Stay tuned for team news and line-ups!