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20/09/2025, Deepdale Stadium, Preston, England
Championship, English Football League

Preston Vs Southampton

Preston play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Osazuwa (GK) , S Keefe (CB) , R Caulfield (CB) , R Adebowale (CB) , N Sheenan (RB) , D Khelil (LB) , S MacCarthy (CDM) , J Molloy (CAM) , R McCoun (RM) , M Mulryan (LM) , S Collins (ST) And the subs are: V Detlefsen (CB) , J Rezendes (CB) , R Dingwell (CM) , N Lawrimore (CM) , J MacAdam (ST)

Southampton play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Oliver (GK) , F Booth (CB) , L Callacghan (CB) , J Machin (RB) , R McNee (LB) , P McAree (CDM) , R Gerlitz (CAM) , A Kennedy (RM) , G McBurnett (LM) , A Garmon (ST) , J McPheron (ST) And the subs are: D Hopes (CB) , N McClung (CB) , M Antonelli (CM) , J Carmicheal (CM) , B McCrory (ST)

Welcome to Deepdale Stadium in Preston, England where Preston North End will face Southampton.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Championship, English Football League.  The attendance is 23000.

1' - Preston kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

10' - John McPheron dispossesses Spencer Keefe and the ball goes loose.  Shaun MacCarthy hits the ball long to Ricky Caulfield.  Ricky Caulfield plays the ball to Shaun MacCarthy.  Shaun MacCarthy sees John Molloy making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and John Molloy runs on to the ball.  John Molloy attempts the cutback, but the keeper, Clinton Oliver, manages to get to the ball first!  

12' - Clinton Oliver plays a long ball to Rodrigue Gerlitz.  Rodrigue Gerlitz runs with the ball, beating Malcolm Mulryan.  

12' - Rodrigue Gerlitz spots a run from Aaron Garmon.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

15' - Malcolm Mulryan finds Robert Adebowale with a long ball.  Robert Adebowale plays a short pass to John Molloy.  John Molloy sees a run from Shaun Collins.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Shaun Collins is caught offside!  

19' - Rodrigue Gerlitz tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  That will be a corner for  Southampton.  Patrick McAree gets ready to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but Spencer Keefe intercepts and takes possession.  

34' - Robert Adebowale finds John Molloy with a long ball.  Jeremie Machin successfully tackles John Molloy and gains possession for his team.  Jeremie Machin finds Rob McNee with a long ball.  With a turn of pace, Rob McNee beats Robert Adebowale.  

35' - Rob McNee sees John McPheron making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and John McPheron is able to control the ball.  John McPheron looks to place the ball past the keeper...and John McPheron scores!  That's a fine goal from the Southampton player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

35' - Preston kick the ball off for the restart.  

38' - Spencer Keefe plays a short pass to Robert Adebowale.  Robert Adebowale slides the ball to John Molloy.  John Molloy spots a run from Ronald McCoun.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Ronald McCoun runs on to the ball.  Ronald McCoun attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

42' - Malcolm Mulryan finds Ricky Caulfield with a long pass.  Ricky Caulfield sees a run from Shaun Collins.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

44' - Rodrigue Gerlitz sees Aaron Kennedy making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Southampton kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

54' - Patrick McAree attempts to outskill Shaun MacCarthy, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Southampton.  

55' - Rodrigue Gerlitz steps up to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box and finds Aaron Kennedy.  Aaron Kennedy gets above the defence and heads the ball towards the top corner...but the ball flies over the bar!

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Aaron Garmon is going to be taken off.  Brandon McCrory is going to be brought on.  

67' - Liam Callacghan passes to Felix Booth.  Felix Booth plays a long ball to Rodrigue Gerlitz.  Rodrigue Gerlitz passes to John McPheron.  Neil Sheenan successfully tackles John McPheron and takes possession.  Neil Sheenan takes the ball past Aaron Kennedy with a turn of pace.  

70' - Neil Sheenan passes to Robert Adebowale.  Robert Adebowale finds John Molloy with a long ball.  John Molloy sees Shaun Collins making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Shaun Collins is caught offside!  

72' - Rodrigue Gerlitz plays the ball to Rob McNee.  Rob McNee spots a run from Gordon McBurnett.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Gordon McBurnett is able to take the ball.  Gordon McBurnett shoots towards goal...and its in! Its a goal for Southampton!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

73' - Preston kick the ball off for the restart.  

78' - John Molloy finds Shaun MacCarthy with a short pass.  Shaun MacCarthy slides the ball to Neil Sheenan.  Neil Sheenan hits the ball long to Ricky Caulfield.  Ricky Caulfield passes to Shaun MacCarthy.  Shaun MacCarthy strikes the ball from outside the area...but its wide!

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Robert Adebowale will come off.  Vanslow Detlefsen is going to be brought on.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ricky Caulfield is going to be taken off.  Jose Rezendes is brought on from the bench.  

80' - Jeremie Machin uses his pace to beat Shaun Collins.  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Liam Callacghan is going to be taken off.  Nathan McClung is brought on from the bench.  

82' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Shaun MacCarthy will come off.  Robert Dingwell is brought on from the bench.  

84' - Malcolm Mulryan attempts to outskill Jeremie Machin.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Malcolm Mulryan runs with the ball!  

86' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Felix Booth is going to be taken off.  David Hopes is going to be brought on.  

87' - Shaun Collins attempts to hit a long range shot...but its wide!



The match has ended Preston North End 0 - 2 Southampton.