Stoke City Holds Southampton to 2-1 Win in Dramatic Late Goal

Southampton hosted Stoke City in their first home game of the season on August 22, 2026, but remained winless after a 2-1 defeat. Southampton started strongly with Daniel Peretz in goal and took the lead late in the match at the 89th minute through a dramatic counterattack goal by Divin Mubama. Earlier, Kyle Larrin had opened the scoring for Southampton following a swift break. Despite Southampton's early advantage, Stoke City dominated much of the first half, taking nine shots compared to Southampton's three, and equalized in the 26th minute when Ethan Galbraith scored from a cross, leaving Peretz with no chance.

The second half saw Southampton improve significantly, pressing Stoke City's defense with waves of attacks. However, their finishing was lacking, with only two of thirteen shots on target. The match ended 2-1 in favor of Stoke City, marking Southampton's continued struggle to secure a victory this season. The game was covered live by Sport 5, highlighting the key moments and player performances.