Tag Southampton FC

Leeds United 0 Southampton FC 1 - fallen at the last hurdle. Ultimately, the players could not find a way past Southampton FC at the third attempt.

Leeds United 1 Southampton FC 2 – Marching On Together.  A mixed unconvincing performance see Leeds lose at home on the last match of the season. 

Southampton FC 3 Leeds United 1 - Lacking a game plan. Leeds United were undone by three goals by a revived Southampton team that had a plan.

Leeds United 1 Southampton FC O.  Gracia wins his first match.  A nervous match which both teams needed to win. Leeds leave it late with Firpo saving the day.

Leeds United entertain an in-form Southampton at Elland Road. Cooper is back as Captain in defence. We also welcome back Phillips.

It was breathless and signified the difference between the two sides: lots of toothless pressing from Southampton, ruthless counter attack by Leeds, and maximum energy till the whistle blows.

Leeds went into this match with Southampton on the back of two defeats. I felt a win was needed to stave off any sense of Leeds going into decline mid way through the season. Southampton had pulled of an excellent draw with Chelsea but have been without a win for a few games now so both teams had a point to prove – three in fact.