Football Result

Jack Stephens 14'
Emile Smith Rowe 72'
Ryan Sessegnon 90'+2'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
35%
26.2%
38.8%
That went as expected.
Power Comparison in the League
0.409
0.614
Game Stats
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots
7
26
Possession
35.4%
64.6%
Fouls
10
12
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
0
13
Offsides
1
2
Saves
3
2
Team Formations
3-4-2-1
4-3-3


Location
St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England
Attendance
28,946
2025-04-27 | Game Summary

On April 26, 2025, Fulham secured a 2-1 victory over Southampton at St. Mary's Stadium in an English Premier League match. Jack Stephens put Southampton ahead in the 14th minute, but Fulham responded with goals from Emile Smith Rowe in the 72nd minute and Ryan Sessegnon in added time. Fulham dominated possession with 64.6% compared to Southampton's 35.4%, which translated to a significant advantage in shots, 26 to 7, although their shots on target were only slightly better at 5 to 3.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored a Fulham win, and the actual result aligned with this prediction. The AI model also expected a balanced game, which the stats somewhat reflected in the final scoreline despite Fulham's dominance in possession and shots. Southampton played in a 3-4-2-1 formation, while Fulham deployed a 4-3-3 setup.
Southampton's recent form has been poor, with a string of losses and draws, indicating a struggle to secure points. Their upcoming match against Leicester City presents a challenge, given Leicester's slightly better team rate, although Leicester has also struggled lately. Fulham, despite recent losses, showed resilience in this game, indicating a potential for better results in their upcoming match against Aston Villa.
Analyzing the previous games, Southampton has struggled to maintain consistency at home, while Fulham's away form has been equally inconsistent. Historically, Fulham has had the upper hand in recent encounters against Southampton, winning three of the last five matches. Fulham's next opponent, Aston Villa, has been in mixed form, having both won and lost recent matches, including a Champions League game. Southampton will need to shore up their defense and improve their attacking efficiency if they hope to get a positive result against Leicester City. Fulham will look to capitalize on their momentum and exploit Aston Villa's vulnerabilities in their next match.

2025-04-25 | Pre-game insights

On April 26, 2025, Southampton will host Fulham at St. Mary's Stadium in an English Premier League clash. AI is predicting a Fulham victory, despite both teams having a rocky set of recent results. Southampton's rate is 0.409 versus Fulham's 0.614, and win probabilities are close, at 35.0% and 38.8% respectively, with a 26.2% chance of a draw. Southampton's recent form shows two draws and three losses in their last five games. Fulham, despite losing their last two, managed a 3-2 victory against Liverpool recently. Keep an eye on Fulham's star striker, [fill player name - find best player in the current team] , whose pace and clinical finishing could be the key to unlocking the Southampton defense. Fulham has won most of the last head-to-head games, so Southampton will need to be on their best performance to prove the AI wrong. The match promises to be a tightly contested affair with Fulham slightly favored to take the points.

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
Recent Matches before the game
Southampton
D L L D L
Fulham
L L W L L