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Southampton vs Arsenal Match Statistics & xG

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Southampton vs Arsenal match statistics

xG, possession, shots, and full match statistics for Southampton vs Arsenal in FA Cup.

Updated 2026-06-10T15:17:41.736616Z

Match statistics snapshot

  • Arsenal created the clearer chances on xG (0.80 vs 2.10, Δ 1.30).
  • Arsenal fired more attempts (23 vs 8 shots).
  • Southampton was more accurate in front of goal (50% on target vs 30%).
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Attacking

Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.

SouthamptonStatisticArsenal
0.80
Expected goals (xG)Quality of chances created — not just shot count.
2.10Lead
OffsidesTiming of runs — high counts can mean aggressive lines.
6
Shots inside the box
14Lead
3
Shots off target
6Lead
4
Shots on target
7Lead
2
Shots outside the box
9Lead
8
Total shotsAll attempts including blocked and off-target.
23Lead

Possession & passing

How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.

SouthamptonStatisticArsenal
36%
Ball possession
64%Lead
79%
Pass accuracy
89%Lead
240
Accurate passes
466Lead
304
Total passes
524Lead

Set pieces

Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.

SouthamptonStatisticArsenal
4
Corner kicks
9Lead

Defensive & goalkeeping

Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.

SouthamptonStatisticArsenal
1
Blocked shotsDefensive actions — also counts as part of attacking pressure faced.
10Lead
6Lead
Goalkeeper saves
2
Goals preventedKeeper performance vs expected — positive is above average.

Discipline

Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.

SouthamptonStatisticArsenal
9Lead
Fouls
11
Red cards
2
Yellow cards
1Lead

Tactical insights

Scouting-style duels — each row compares both teams, shows share of the pie, and who had the edge. Categories summarize who won more signals.

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Shooting efficiency

How clinical and dangerous each attack was — not just how often they shot, but where and how good those chances were.

Southampton leads this block

3Southampton
duels won
0Arsenal

Southampton leads shot accuracy (+64% vs Arsenal)

  1. 1

    Shot accuracy

    Share of attempts that tested the goalkeeper — accuracy vs volume.

    Southampton50%62% share
    vs
    Arsenal30%38% share

    Southampton leads shot accuracy (+64% vs Arsenal)

  2. 2

    xG per shot

    Average danger per attempt. Higher means better chances, not just more shots.

    Southampton0.10052% share
    vs
    Arsenal0.09148% share

    Southampton leads (0.100 vs 0.091).

  3. 3

    Inside box ratio

    How often attacks reached the penalty area — proxy for box penetration.

    Southampton75%55% share
    vs
    Arsenal61%45% share

    Southampton leads box penetration (+23% vs Arsenal)

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Tactical identity

Playing style signals: whether chances came from patient possession or direct vertical play.

Arsenal leads this block

0Southampton
duels won
2Arsenal

Arsenal leads possession efficiency (+48% vs Southampton)

  1. 1

    xG per possession %

    Chance creation per share of the ball — separates sterile possession from threat.

    Southampton0.02240% share
    vs
    Arsenal0.03360% share

    Arsenal leads possession efficiency (+48% vs Southampton)

  2. 2

    Passes per shot

    Build-up length before shooting. Higher = more patient circulation; lower = direct vertical play.

    Southampton3863% share
    vs
    Arsenal2337% share

    Southampton — slower buildup (more passes per shot)

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Pressure & control

Territorial dominance built from box presence, set pieces, and sustained threat.

Arsenal leads this block

0Southampton
duels won
1Arsenal

Arsenal leads territorial pressure (+157% vs Southampton)

  1. 1

    Attack pressure score

    Weighted territorial score: in-box shots (×2) + corners + on-target efforts + blocks forced.

    Southampton2128% share
    vs
    Arsenal5472% share

    Arsenal leads territorial pressure (+157% vs Southampton)

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Defensive

How well each side limited chance quality and how demanding the keepers’ workload was.

1Southampton
duels won
1Arsenal

Southampton — stronger shot quality allowed

  1. 1

    xGA per shot conceded

    Quality of chances allowed per opponent shot — lower means a compact, limiting defence.

    Southampton0.09148% share
    vs
    Arsenal0.10052% share

    Southampton — stronger shot quality allowed

  2. 2

    Save difficulty (xG faced ÷ saves)

    xG faced divided by saves made — higher means the keeper faced tougher stops.

    Southampton0.3547% share
    vs
    Arsenal0.4053% share

    Arsenal leads (0.40 vs 0.35).

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Gameplay profile

Archetype ratings you can map to card modifiers, AI behaviour, or match narratives.

Arsenal leads this block

2Southampton
duels won
3Arsenal

Arsenal had the edge in 3 of 6 signals in this block.

  1. 1

    Aggression rating

    Fouls and cards combined — physical intensity and risk.

    Southampton13.050% share
    vs
    Arsenal13.050% share

    Even on this measure.

  2. 2

    Control rating

    Possession blended with pass accuracy — control without chaos.

    Southampton28.433% share
    vs
    Arsenal57.067% share

    Arsenal leads (57.0 vs 28.4).

  3. 3

    Siege pressure

    Corners plus in-box shots — sustained pressure around the box.

    Southampton10.030% share
    vs
    Arsenal23.070% share

    Arsenal leads (23.0 vs 10.0).

  4. 4

    Clinical index (xG/shot)

    xG per shot — finishing threat independent of volume.

    Southampton0.10052% share
    vs
    Arsenal0.09148% share

    Southampton leads (0.100 vs 0.091).

  5. 5

    Defensive compactness

    Inverse of xGA per shot faced — higher means opponents got worse chances.

    Southampton90.950% share
    vs
    Arsenal90.050% share

    Southampton leads (90.9 vs 90.0).

  6. 6

    Chaos factor

    Fouls, cards, and blocks — how stop-start and disruptive the match felt.

    Southampton12.035% share
    vs
    Arsenal22.065% share

    Arsenal leads (22.0 vs 12.0).