Southampton 3-1 Swansea, Larin Scores Again as Saints Beat Another League Leader

Southampton defeated Swansea 3-1 at St Mary's Stadium, winning at home against a team that was top of the league at the time for the second consecutive match. Ten days earlier, they had beaten then-leaders Millwall 5-1. Although Swansea lost, they remained level on points with the leaders.

Larin Scores Again, Tied at the Top of the Championship Scoring Chart

Cyle Larin scored again in this match, taking his league goal tally for the season to five and remaining tied at the top of the Championship scoring chart. He scored in the 33rd minute to help his team extend their lead.

Azaz Opens Scoring, Swansea Have No Shots on Target in First Half

In the 9th minute, Finn Azaz fired a low left-footed shot into the bottom corner of the goal to give Southampton the lead. It was Azaz's second goal of the season and his first goal in seven attempts against Swansea. Swansea had no shots on target in the first half, with most of their attacks being stopped before reaching goalkeeper Daniel Peretz.

Vipotnik Pulls One Back from the Penalty Spot

In the 52nd minute, Zan Vipotnik converted a penalty to pull one back for Swansea, making the score 2-1.

Skienza Seals the Win, St Mary's Unbeaten in 13 Matches

In the 78th minute, Leo Skienenza scored again to make the final score 3-1. Southampton then extended their unbeaten run at St Mary's Stadium to 13 consecutive matches.

Swansea made five changes compared with their weekend draw against Wrexham. In the 4th minute, Skienenza and Ryan Manning found space behind the opposition defence, but Azaz's shot went over the crossbar.