Saints denied by leaders as Dasilva sees red after restart

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·20 December 2025

Saints denied by leaders as Dasilva sees red after restart

Southampton and Coventry City drew 1-1 at St Mary's on Saturday, the result keeping the visitors top of the Championship despite Jay Dasilva's red card early in the second half.

Ephron Mason-Clark headed Coventry City in front in the 44th minute, meeting Victor Torp's cross to the top right corner.

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Jay Dasilva was sent off for the visitors (47.).

Nathan Wood-Gordon levelled with a glancing header from Adam Armstrong's cross following a corner (56.).

Carl Rushworth made seven saves as Coventry City protected the point. Saints registered 23 attempts and 60.2% possession. The visitors made 31 clearances.

In the closing stages, Léo Scienza drew a string of saves from Rushworth and Ryan Manning saw efforts blocked, but Saints could not find a winner.

Next, Saints visit Oxford United. Coventry City host Swansea City next.