Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu netted his third goal of 2025 for Southampton, yet it did not suffice as the Saints suffered a 2-1 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers at St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday. PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Jorgen Strand Larsen netted two goals as Wolves extended their lead to nine points above the Premier League's relegation zone with a win against struggling Southampton.
Looking for just their third victory of the season at the highest level, the team began strongly at home but found themselves trailing following Wolves' initial effort—a header from Strand Larsen that outmaneuvered Saints goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
The opportunities during the remainder of the first half were scarce, but Strand Larsen extended the visitors' advantage shortly after halftime with a precise strike into the lower corner – a goal that caused several Southampton supporters to head towards the exit.
Substitute Onuachu scored a goal for Saints midway through the game after Tyler Dibling’s attempt hit the post, but the Wolves managed to hold on during the last 15 minutes and secured crucial victory points.
The striker from the Nigerian national team scored his third goal for the club in 2025 following his initial tally on January 19. Despite failing to score during the first part of the season, Onuachu seems to be regaining his form this year as his team continues to face challenges.
Southampton became just the fourth team in English top-flight history to suffer nine successive home losses in a single season, following Birmingham in 1985/86, Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2011/12, and Watford in 2021/22.
They stay at nine points — two less than Derby's lowest-ever tally in the Premier League and 17 behind Vitor Pereira's Wolves.
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