Southampton vs Leeds United highlights: Bamford goes off injured as Rodrigo hits double
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Leeds United got off to the perfect start last weekend picking up a valuable three points in their opening fixture of the 2022/23 season.
This weekend sees the Whites return to St Mary’s Stadium – the site of one of United’s poorest performances last campaign – with three points in their sights.
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Hide AdRalph Hasenhuttl’s Southampton are without a competitive win since April and have picked up just one victory in their last 13 league matches.
Jesse Marsch is able to call on an array of previously unavailable first-team players as Leeds are expected to name a strong but unchanged starting XI, as well as an experienced bench.
Keep up to date with all the build-up, confirmed team news, match analysis and post-game reaction here.
Southampton vs Leeds United highlights: Bamford goes off injured as Rodrigo hits double
15' Last-ditch tackle by Llorente on Armstrong. Looks to have nicked the ball off him, just. Gets a chunk of man as well. In 'seen them given' territory.
First real attempt
12' Leeds on top now. Rodrigo played in down the left-hand side and cuts back for Bamford who shoots but can't get his effort through bodies.
11' Bamford shakes off a challenge on the edge of the box and gets a shot off. Referee says Bella-Kotchap fouled in the process. Saints defender hasn't started particularly well.
Opening ten
8' Some nice touches from Harrison so far on the left, Tyler Adams clearing up when needed, as well. Aaronson's loose pass doesn't reach Kristensen and almost sets Djenepo free but Koch puts in a strong tackle.
Early exchanges
3’ High intensity start to this one as expected. Both teams pressing high up the pitch. Kristensen with an early foul on Djenepo. Ward-Prowse’s free-kick gathered by Meslier.
Up the other end Leeds have the chance to counter but Rodrigo can’t get it under control in the middle of the park.
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