Southampton vs Stoke City Highlights - August 22, 2026

Southampton beat Stoke City 3-1 in Championship on August 22, 2026. The match was played at St. Mary's Stadium.

Cyle Larin (8'), Divin Mubama (89'), Ryan Manning (90'+4') scored for Southampton. Ethan Galbraith (26') scored for Stoke City.

At kick-off Southampton stood in position 24 with -4 points. Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats.

That run had left Southampton 4 games without defeat. Stoke City went into the game in position 21, on 0 points.

They had won 1, drawn 0 and lost 4 in their previous five.

Ben Gibson tested the goalkeeper for Stoke City (5').

Moments later, Cyle Larin scored for Southampton on 8 minutes after a pass from Flynn Downes.

A block denied George Hirst on 16 minutes. Soon after, Bae Jun-Ho sent an effort off target for Stoke City (16').

The referee cautioned James Bree of Southampton on 19 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Ben Gibson shot wide for Stoke City on 20 minutes.

Sam Gallagher picked out Ethan Galbraith, who scored for Stoke City (26'). Sam Gallagher was booked for Stoke City (38').

After the break, Djibril Soumaré could not find the target for Stoke City (47'). George Hirst saw a shot blocked (48').

Moments later, the referee cautioned Flynn Downes of Southampton on 50 minutes. Ryan Manning was booked for Southampton (53').

Soon after, a block denied Ryan Manning on 58 minutes. Léo Scienza forced a save for Southampton on 74 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Cyle Larin’s effort (75'). Divin Mubama scored for Southampton on 89 minutes after a pass from Finn Azaz.

Svante Ingelsson was sent off for Stoke City (90'+3'). Ryan Manning converted a penalty for Southampton (90'+4').

Substitutions: Southampton 5, Stoke City 4.

Southampton controlled 58.2% of possession. Southampton had 17 shots with 5 on target, while Stoke City had 14 and 2.

Goalkeeper saves: Southampton 1, Stoke City 2. Corners: Southampton 4, Stoke City 2.

Southampton completed the most passes, 475 in total at 86.5% accuracy. The referee produced 7 yellow cards.