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Southampton's 3-1 victory was deserved based on their superior chance creation, racking up 16 shots (8 off target, 4 on target) to Swansea's 10. Despite near-identical possession (49% vs 51%), the Saints generated 16 shots inside the box compared to Swansea's 4, highlighting their ruthless efficiency in advanced areas. Early goals from Finn Azaz (9') and Cyle Larin (33') set the tone before Léo Scienza's 78th-minute strike sealed it after Zan Vipotnik's penalty (52') briefly threatened a comeback.

The hosts' attacking width paid dividends, with 9 corners to Swansea's 3, while their disciplined defence limited the visitors to just 2 shots on target. Two assists from midfield orchestrator Flynn Downes and substitute Kuryu Matsuki underscored Southampton's superior creative output. The defining stat? Southampton attempted 12 more shots inside the box (16 vs 4), converting territory into constant danger.