Southampton Keeper Daniel Peretz Earns Low Rating Despite 3-1 Win Over Stoke City

Southampton goalkeeper Daniel Peretz received a notably low performance rating despite his team's 3-1 victory against Stoke City in the English Championship on August 22, 2026. After a 2-1 loss to Watford in the opening round, Southampton improved their standing but remained at minus one point, still positioned last in the league. Peretz was minimally involved in the match, facing only two shots on target, saving one, while the other resulted in Stoke's temporary equalizer in the first half.

Performance analysis sites gave Peretz ratings ranging from 5.9 to 6.2, the lowest on the Southampton squad. British media noted that while Southampton should have kept a clean sheet given Stoke's limited chances, the goal conceded was not Peretz's fault but due to defensive errors. They also emphasized that Peretz will face more challenging tests in the season ahead, and this game was not one of them.

The standout players were Kyle Larrain and Divin Mubama, who scored in the 8th and 89th minutes respectively, contributing to Southampton's win. Larrain has now scored three goals in three matches, while Mubama is praised for his promising start with the club. Despite the victory, the overall assessment of Peretz's performance remains cautious, reflecting the team's defensive vulnerabilities.