Southampton host Arsenal at St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton today, Sunday, May 25th, 2025. The Premier League match is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 PM IST. This is the final day of the Premier League season. Southampton has already been relegated, while Arsenal has secured their UEFA Champions League spot for next season.
Southampton vs Arsenal Form (Last 5 Premier League Matches)
Southampton: L-L-L-L-D (Overall: 0 Wins, 1 Draw, 4 Losses)
Arsenal: W-D-L-L-W (Overall: 2 Wins, 1 Draw, 2 Losses)
Southampton vs Arsenal Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- Oct 5, 2024: Arsenal 3 – 1 Southampton (Premier League)
- Apr 21, 2023: Arsenal 3 – 3 Southampton (Premier League)
- Oct 23, 2022: Southampton 1 – 1 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Apr 16, 2022: Southampton 1 – 0 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Dec 11, 2021: Arsenal 3 – 0 Southampton (Premier League)
In their last 10 Premier League meetings, Arsenal has won 4, Southampton has won 2, and there have been 4 draws. However, in their last 8 home games against Arsenal in all competitions, Southampton have won 5, drawn 2, and lost just 1. Arsenal’s win in the reverse fixture this season (3-1) ended a run of three games without a win against Southampton.
Southampton vs Arsenal Team News
Southampton: Southampton’s interim manager Simon Rusk has made five changes to his final starting XI. Ross Stewart, Yukinari Sugawara, Charlie Taylor, Lesley Ugochukwu, and Jay Robinson come into the side. Taylor Harwood-Bellis (ankle) is out, and Jan Bednarek (knee) and Kyle Walker-Peters (illness) were doubts. Albert Grønbæk (Achilles) is also out.
Arsenal: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made five changes to the side that beat Newcastle. Kieran Tierney, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Mikel Merino, Raheem Sterling, and Ethan Nwaneri all come into the starting XI. Captain Martin Odegaard is on the bench, while William Saliba (hamstring) and Jurrien Timber (ankle surgery) are out. Gabriel and Takehiro Tomiyasu are sidelined, and Gabriel Jesus is also absent. Arteta himself will serve a touchline ban.
Southampton vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups
Southampton Confirmed Lineup (4-2-3-1): Ramsdale; Downes, Stewart, Wood, Sugawara; Fernandes, Sulemana; Taylor, Ugochukwu, Welington; Robinson.
Arsenal Confirmed Lineup (4-3-3): Raya; Tierney, White, Partey, Martinelli; Kiwior, Zinchenko, Merino; Sterling, Rice (c), Nwaneri.
Southampton vs Arsenal Match Facts
- Southampton is currently in 20th and last place in the Premier League table with 12 points, having already been relegated to the Championship. They risk setting a new Premier League record for most losses in a season if they suffer a 30th defeat.
- Arsenal is in 2nd place with 71 points and has secured their UEFA Champions League spot for next season. A win would be their 14th consecutive final-day victory in the English top flight, setting a new record.
- Southampton has failed to win in 16 of their last 20 Premier League matches and has failed to score in their last 3 league matches.
- Arsenal is undefeated in 25 of their last 27 Premier League matches. They have lost just two of their last 16 league games against Southampton.
- All eight of Southampton’s Premier League wins against Arsenal have come in home games.
- There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Southampton’s last 3 Premier League games.
Southampton vs Arsenal Score Prediction
With Southampton already relegated and Arsenal having secured Champions League football, the pressure is off for both sides. However, Arsenal will be motivated to set a new Premier League record for consecutive final-day victories and finish the season on a high. Despite Southampton’s reputation as a “bogey team” for Arsenal at St. Mary’s, Arsenal’s overall quality and desire to end strongly should prevail against a struggling Saints side. Expect Arsenal to secure a comfortable victory. Prediction: Southampton 0-3 Arsenal.
Where to Watch Southampton vs Arsenal
The match kicks off at 8:30 PM IST today, Sunday, May 25th, 2025. Here’s how you can watch in India and other regions:
Mobile & PC | Auto Quality
- In India, the Premier League match will be live-streamed on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. The live telecast will be available on the Star Sports Network.
- In the United Kingdom, this match is **not televised** live.
- In the United States, you can watch the match on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, Peacock, and SYFY.
- In Canada, the match can be streamed on Fubo Canada.
- In Australia, the match will be available on Optus Sport.
- Check your local listings for other broadcasters in your region.
Looking for Free Ways to Watch?
For viewers seeking free live stream options, it’s advisable to check if any streaming services offer free trials that include access to channels broadcasting Premier League matches. Always ensure you are using legal and reliable sources for streaming to avoid any issues and to enjoy the highest quality viewing experience.
