Leicester City is on the brink of securing automatic promotion to the Premier League following a commanding 5-0 triumph over Southampton. The resounding victory leaves Southampton settling for a play-off spot in their quest for a Premier League return.
In a crucial clash, fourth-placed Southampton visited league leaders Leicester, knowing only a win would keep their hopes of a top-two finish alive. However, Leicester’s relentless high-pressing game stifled Southampton from the outset, with Russell Martin’s side struggling to find their footing.
Issahaku Fatawu opened the scoring for Leicester in the 25th minute, capitalizing on Dewsbury-Hall’s precise assist. Despite Southampton’s improved performance in the second half, Leicester remained dominant. Wilfred Ndidi extended Leicester’s lead before Fatawu struck again with a sensational goal, sealing his hat-trick and Leicester’s victory.
Jamie Vardy and Fatawu further widened the gap, securing a resounding win for Enzo Maresca’s side and bringing them closer to their season’s objective of Premier League promotion. Southampton must regroup for the playoffs, while Leicester stands on the verge of a triumphant return to the top flight.
Fatawu has scored six goals, 12 assist in 38 Championship games this season after completing his loan move from Sporting Lisbon to Leicester City.
