Daniel Peretz tipped Stoke substitute Tatsuki Seko’s late volley onto the post as Southampton wrapped up a first away league win in 10 weeks. This was the official’s first match since infuriating Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola during his first Premier League match last weekend by sticking with his decision not to award a penalty against Wolves. Southampton continued in the ascendancy and Robins made a triple change at the break but Stoke would fall further behind in the 52nd minute. Azaz went close to adding another with an audacious effort, with referee Hallam missing Phillips’ pull on Harwood-Bellis’ shirt at a corner. Seko saw a volley tipped onto the post by Peretz late on but Stoke fans made their frustrations clear at full-time.

Source: Express January 31, 2026 14:48 UTC