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Concedes three in home defeat McCarthy registered five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Newcastle United.

Impact McCarthy came in for his fifth start of the Premier League season. In four of the five games he has made a minimum of four saves but in his last three matches has conceded a total of 11 goals.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes five in loss McCarthy recorded four saves and allowed five goals in Sunday's 5-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact McCarthy made his fourth start of the season Sunday and had an extremely rough outing. He conceded five goals, his most this season, all of which came in the first half. If he starts again Sunday it will be a more favorable matchup at Fulham, a side which has scored 24 goals through 16 matches this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eight saves in loss McCarthy recorded eight saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Liverpool.

Impact McCarthy was brilliant against Liverpool, standing tall against one of the top attacks in the league. He made some incredible saves and did everything in his power to shut down the Liverpool attack. McCarthy will have plenty of save upside in nearly every match, but extremely limited clean sheet chances.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stands tall in loss McCarthy made seven saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Nottingham Forest.

Impact McCarthy was kept on his toes Saturday, turning aside seven of eight shots on target as Southampton fell 1 - 0 at the hands of Nottingham Forest. The saves were McCarthy's first of the campaign, after failing to save the lone shot on target during Southampton's opening match. The veteran keeper looks to have laid claim to the number one keeper's gloves at Southampton and should find himself between the sticks as Southampton head to London to square-off against Brentford next Saturday.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Saturday McCarthy made no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Newcastle United.

Impact McCarthy did not make a single saves as he saw one go during the opening match of the season to Newcastle. He did not see much time on the pitch last campaign in the EFL, having appeared just eight times for the Saints. Nevertheless, the veteran keeper has been with the side since 2016, making a total of 125 PL appearances over seven seasons. His next opponent will be against Nottingham Forest on Aug 24, who had averaged just under a goal per contest last in 2023/24.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pens two-year extension McCarthy signed a two-year extension with Southampton, the club announced.

Impact McCarthy has been the long-time number one though he's fallen out of favor in recent seasons. He's still a competent backup goalkeeper, and he's been rewarded with a two-year deal. Gavin Bazunu will likely be the preferred starting option as Southampton return to the Premier League.

JUNE 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four in finale McCarthy registered four saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-4 draw against Liverpool.

Impact McCarthy faced eight shots and stopped exactly half of them during Sunday's wild draw. The goalkeeper took over for the struggling Gavin Bazunu to close out the Premier League but couldn't avoid relegation. McCarthy wasn't particularly impressive himself when in net conceding 17 goals in six matches while making just 14 saves with no clean sheets.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten three times versus Brighton McCarthy made five saves and conceded three goals during Sunday's 3-1 loss against Brighton.

Impact McCarthy made his fifth consecutive start and once again saw his side being dominated, not being able to do much do avoid any of the three goals scored by the opposition. However, the loss would've been much worse if if wasn't for the goalkeeper, who made a season-high five saves. With 13 goals allowed over his five EPL appearances, McCarthy will hope for a better season-ending against Liverpool on Sunday.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice in loss McCarthy allowed two goals while making a save during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Fulham.

Impact McCarthy conceded two second half goals as Southampton dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed ten goals in four league starts since taking over starting duties from Gavin Bazunu.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four in loss McCarthy recorded no saves and allowed four goals in Monday's 4-3 loss versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact McCarthy struggled in just his third start of the season Monday. He conceded four goals (his most this season) and failed to make a save versus a Forest side which does not even average one goal per game this season. He faces a more difficult matchup Saturday versus Fulham, a side which has scored 50 goals in 35 league matches this season.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten three times versus Newcastle McCarthy made three saves and conceded three goals during Sunday's 3-1 loss against Newcastle.

Impact McCarthy had a nice first half but then saw Callum Wilson come out striking twice during the final frame and some friendly fire from Theo Walcott helping the opposition to seal a 3-1 win. McCarthy made four saves and conceded four goals over two matches since taking over as the starting goalkeeper over Gavin Bazunu and will try to bounce back during May 8 visit to Nottingham Forest.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes in first start of season McCarthy made one save and allowed one goal in Thursday's 1-0 defeat versus AFC Bournemouth.

Impact McCarthy made his first appearance of the season on Thursday following months of absence through an ankle injury. He was probably a little rusty and it showed in his performance. He only managed to save one of the two shots he faced on-target. It is unclear whether he or regular starter, Gavin Bazunu, will be in the starting lineup for the Saints next against Newcastle.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting for youth team McCarthy (ankle) is in the starting XI for Friday's youth team clash.

Impact McCarthy has been sidelined with an ankle injury but is back on the pitch for Saints FC B. The goalkeeper has yet to make an appearance in 2022/23 and isn't likely to contend for any sort of starting role.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined McCarthy is not in the match day squad to face Aston Villa on Saturday.

Impact McCarthy remains out as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. Willy Cabellaro will serve as backup to Gavin Bazunu.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return against Villa McCarthy (ankle) might be an option versus Aston Villa on Saturday after manager Nathan Jones told reporters, "We've got one or two back from injury."

Impact It wasn't exactly a ringing endorsement for McCarthy to rejoin the squad but it's certainly a step in the right direction. Even if he is cleared to play, McCarthy may not be capable of supplanting Gavin Bazunu as the preferred choice of keeper, though the fact that Bazunu has yet to secure a clean sheet this season could open the door for McCarthy.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's squad McCarthy is not in the match day squad to face Everton on Saturday.

Impact McCarthy remains out with an ankle injury with Gavin Bazunu starting in net for the Saints. McCarthy has yet to make a single appearance on the season so his absence is not a critical one.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for weekend McCarthy (ankle) could be available for Saturday's clash against Everton, manager Nathan Jones said Thursday.

Impact McCarthy missed last week's defeat to Nottingham Forest and the two cup wins since then due to an ankle injury, but he is questionable to be able to return Saturday. Even when fit, he is the backup to Gavin Bazunu in goal.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with ankle problem McCarthy (ankle) will not be in the squad to face Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.

Impact McCarthy has found himself relegated to the backup role behind Gavin Bazunu this season, so his absence probably didn't impact the starting XI. Without a clear path to minutes, McCarthy figures to be a relative non-factor in fantasy contests moving forward.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Backup option this season McCarthy is yet to appear in the Premier League this season as he is second in Southampton's goalkeeper depth chart.

Impact McCarthy has been an unused substitute in almost all of Southampton's league matches while summer arrival Gavin Bazunu has taken over the starting job between the posts.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signs new Southampton deal McCarthy signed a new contract with Southampton and will remain at the club another three years.

Impact McCarthy signed the contract a couple months ago when he was rehabbing an injury. While he only made 17 starts this season, he was in the XI whenever healthy and with Fraser Forster gone, his current competition for the No. 1 job is slim. He figures to receive at least 30 starts next season, assuming he stays healthy.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maddison scores again as Leicester routs Southampton 4-1

James Maddison has scored again to help Leicester rout Southampton 4-1 in their final Premier League game of the season

MAY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Blown away in finale McCarthy made two saves during Sunday's 4-1 loss to Leicester City.

Impact McCarthy made two saves on six shots faced in a one-sided rout Sunday. The keeper finishes the season with five clean sheets and 44 saves in 17 starts. McCarthy isn't much of a fantasy option, especially with the Southampton defense looking so shaky in front of him.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in loss McCarthy allowed two goals while making three saves during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Liverpool.

Impact McCarthy allowed a goal in each half as Southampton dropped all three points on Tuesday. The keeper has now allowed 23 goals in 16 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 42.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool beats Southampton 2-1, title race goes to the wire

Liverpool took the Premier League title race with Manchester City to the final round of the season after coming from behind again to beat Southampton 2-1

MAY 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Features for U23s McCarthy started in net for the U23s over the weekend, making his first appearance following a hamstring injury.

Impact McCarthy has apparently been available the last few matches following injury, but he didn't make the bench for any match with the senior team. He hasn't featured since Dec. 4 with Southampton and may not get his job back, as Fraser Forster has done a serviceable job the second half of the season.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Maddison scores again as Leicester routs Southampton 4-1

Liverpool beats Southampton 2-1, title race goes to the wire