Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the Premier League clash between Leicester and Southampton. Almost halfway through the season now, both clubs have their eyes fixed on a top-four finish having enjoyed a memorable campaign thus far. Brendan Rodgers' side are currently on target, sitting in fourth and just four points behind leaders Manchester United. Saints are three positions lower and three points behind the Foxes, but victory tonight could see them climb above their rivals. Kick-off is an hour away, team news will follow next.
Premier League / Matchday 19
King Power Stadium / 16.01.2021
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- J. Maddison(37')
- H. Barnes(90+5')
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Updated 16/01/2021 at 21:56 GMT
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End of 2nd Half
FT
FT: Leicester move into second in the Premier League, a point behind Manchester United, thanks to goals from James Maddison and Harvey Barnes.
90'+5
GOAL! Leicester 2-0 Southampton (Harvey Barnes): Barnes seals the victory after a rapid counter-attack catches Saints cold and the Leicester No 15 finishes coolly.
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Goal
H. Barnes
Leicester City
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Goals1
On target3
Fouls1
Fouls against1
90'+1
Leicester sub: Vardy hobbles off and is replaced by Iheanacho - that must be a concern for Rodgers.
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K. Iheanacho
Leicester City
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J. Vardy
Leicester City
On target1
Blocked Shots2
Wide4
Offsides2
90'
There will be FIVE minutes of added time to play!
90'
Perez is released through on goal but gets too much purchase on his shot as it flies over the bar. It wouldn't have counted as he was in an offside position. That spares his blushes as a simple pass to Vardy was the much more sensible option.
89'
You have to respect Leicester for their determination to grab the second goal and finally put this game to bed. Vardy keeps it alive on the right flank, but can't pick out Barnes in the middle. Ndidi then shoots well over from distance.
87'
Saints sub: Yan Valery replaces Diallo.
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Y. Valery
Southampton
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I. Diallo
Southampton
Yellow Cards1
Fouls3
Fouls against1
Free Kicks1
86'
Chance for Vardy! The Leicester hitman races into space, but McCarthy is once again equal to his shot.
83'
Barnes is still full of energy as he races down the right and chips a ball into the path of Vardy. But Bednarek reads the danger and makes the intervention.
83'
This game remains finely poised as we approach the final five minutes. The next goal is huge!
79'
Long wins a header and the ball is cut back to Ward-Prowse. He should do better but he's under pressure and fires well wide.
77'
Leicester sub: The goalscorer Maddison makes way for Ayoze Perez.
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A. Pérez
Leicester City
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J. Maddison
Leicester City
Goals1
On target1
Fouls2
Fouls against4
75'
Off the line! Bednarek keeps Southampton in the game with a brilliant act of defending, getting back to clear Barnes' shot off the line from Albrighton's cross!
73'
Off the crossbar! Southampton aren't out of this one yet! Armstrong sees his venomous effort from 25 yards crash off the woodwork. Long is manhandled by Evans as he tries to get on the end of the rebound, and that would have been a penalty only for the offside flag to go up!
72'
Saints sub: Shane Long comes on for Adams.
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S. Long
Southampton
Off
C. Adams
Southampton
On target1
Fouls1
71'
Southampton's attacking threat has faded now and it's Leicester who are asking all of the questions now, as Vardy gets in behind the visitors' defence. Bertrand applies the pressure though and McCarthy's positioning is good as he gathers.
68'
Over! Barnes picks out Vardy with a precise cross but the Leicester talisman, on this occasion, gets his header all wrong and can't test McCarthy.
67'
An audacious effort from Vardy, who tries to lob the goalkeeper from a tight angle. But it comes off his shin and goes well wide.
63'
Leicester have the chance to open the Southampton defence but Barnes makes life awkward for Vardy with a poor pass and the visitors get enough men back to deal with the danger.
62'
That switch in personnel prompts a tactical change for Saints as N'Lundulu goes up top alongside Adams. Walcott moves to the right flank.