With goals from Nigerians Paul Onuachu and Joe Aribo in a crucial 2-1 victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road, Southampton eventually snapped their 13-match losing streak.
Southampton was anxious for a change in their Premier League campaign going into their 24th league match of the year. Both Aribo and Onuachu, a Nigerian combination, returned manager Ivan Juric’s faith with important goals. Ipswich got off to a strong start, controlling possession and putting Gavin Bazunu to the test right away. With three saves in the first eighteen minutes, Julio Enciso was especially dangerous for Southampton.
But Southampton had the ball first. In the 21st minute, Aribo calmly scored his first goal with a volley after a loose ball in the box dropped to him. Liam Delap equalized for Ipswich ten minutes later, but Onuachu had the last word.
After Arijanet Muric missed a shot three minutes from the end, the tall striker jumped on a rebound.
This triumph ended Southampton’s agonizing 13-match losing streak and was their first league victory since November 2024.
With only nine points from 24 games, they are still at the bottom of the table despite the significant outcome.
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