MX23RW : Sunday, January 12 00:51:08| >> :120:10411:10411:
Southampton logo
Premier League
Mar 30, 2013 at 3pm UK
 
Chelsea logo

2-1

Rodriguez (23'), Lambert (35')
FT(HT: 2-1)
Terry (33')

Southampton triumph over Chelsea

Goals from Jay Rodriguez and Rickie Lambert seal a 2-1 victory for Southampton against Chelsea.

Southampton earned a vital win in their bid for Premier League survival with a 2-1 triumph over Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium this afternoon.

The hosts started impressively, with both Jay Rodriquez and Rickie Lambert testing Petr Cech in the early stages.

Jay Rodriguez slots the ball past Petr Cech to score the opening goal against Chelsea on March 30, 2013© PA Photos

It was Rodriguez who opened the scoring when he exchanged passes with Steven Davis before slotting the ball past Cech from inside the box.

Despite dominating possession for most of the first period, Southampton conceded an equaliser when John Terry was given too much space to head home from a Chelsea corner.

John Terry is congratulated by team mate Oscar after scoring the equaliser against Southampton on March 30, 2013© PA Photos

However, the Saints regained the lead just two minutes later thanks to a free kick from Lambert.

Artur Boruc was forced off at half time but substitute goalkeeper Kelvin Davis earned praise from his teammates when he tipped a Victor Moses shot against the crossbar and to safety.

Chelsea enjoyed more possession as the second half progressed but Southampton looked comfortable in defence.

Frank Lampard was inches away from claiming a point for Chelsea but his free kick flew wide and Southampton survived some late pressure to secure a crucial victory.

ID:76920: cacheID:76920:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:3417:
Written by
Callum Mulvihill
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Rickie Lambert is joined by team mates as he celebrates scoring his team's second against Chelsea on March 30, 2013
Read Next:
Half-Time Report: Lambert edges Saints ahead
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
1am
Steelers
@
Ravens
6pm
Broncos
@
Bills
9.30pm
Packers
@
Eagles
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool19144147192846
2Arsenal20117239182140
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest20124429191040
4Chelsea20106439241536
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle20105534221235
6Manchester CityMan City2010463627934
7Bournemouth209653023733
8Aston Villa209563032-232
9Fulham207943027330
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2061043029128
11Brentford208393835327
12Tottenham HotspurSpurs20731042301224
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd206592328-523
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham206592439-1523
15Crystal Palace204972128-721
16Everton193881525-1017
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2044123145-1416
18Ipswich TownIpswich2037102035-1516
19Leicester CityLeicester2035122344-2114
20Southampton2013161244-326


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!