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Wrexham gets a rude welcome to the Championship as Southampton twice strikes late for 2-1 win

Wrexham has been denied a Hollywood-style ending on its return to English soccer’s second tier as relegated Premier League team Southampton has struck twice in the final minutes to...

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Allows three in draw Bazunu made two saves and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-3 draw versus Arsenal.

Impact Bazunu has failed to hold a clean sheet in the last six matches, conceding 15 goals in that span. On top of this, he has only been able to keep four clean sheets in his first year with the club. The keeper is averaging 2.1 saves a game while allowing an average of 1.7 goals a contest. He will welcome a visit from AFC Bournemouth on Thursday, who have scored six goals in the last five games.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four goals to Man City Bazunu made four saves but conceded four goals in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Bazunu was beaten by an Erling Haaland brace on Saturday, as well as a strike from Jack Grealish and a Julian Alvarez spot kick. Bazunu has now conceded 10 goals across his last four Premier League games and next weekend he will face 12th-placed Crystal Palace, which just put five past Leeds on Sunday.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal to West Ham Bazunu made two saves but conceded a goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against West Ham United.

Impact Bazunu was beaten by a Nayef Aguerd header off a set piece on Sunday as his side continues languishing at the bottom of the Premier League table. It won't get any easier next weekend against the two-time defending champions Manchester City, which have scored a division-high 71 goals in 28 matches this season.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three conceded against Spurs Bazunu allowed three goals on zero saves in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Bazunu wasn't able to create trouble for any of Spurs' three shots on target, but his offensive unit was lively for the draw nonetheless. The keeper's next opportunity to bounce back from the performance comes 2 April at West Ham.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice Wednesday Bazunu allowed two goals while making two saves during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Brentford.

Impact Bazunu conceded a goal in each half as Southampton fell to Brentford on Wednesday. The keeper has now allowed 43 goals in 27 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 61.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another clean sheet Bazunu recorded four saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Manchester United.

Impact Bazunu responded every time he was needed and delivered another solid performance. He now has three clean sheets in his last four appearances and will look to enter the break in good form in a two-match week for Southampton, with matches against Brentford and Tottenham on the horizon.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Saturday Bazunu recorded no saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Leicester City.

Impact Bazunu didn't record a single save in this match, as Leicester's approaches all went wide or inaccurate, but he wasn't perfect by any means and committed quite a few mistakes, particularly one with his feet that could've ended with a goal from Kelechi Iheanacho. The clean sheet certainly boosts his value, though, especially since he now is in line for a tough stretch of games against Manchester United, Brentford and Tottenham before the international break.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one goal in loss Bazunu registered three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Leeds United.

Impact Bazunu was solid throughout the entire match, but there's no question he could've done a bit more on the goal that led to Junior Firpo's strike. Unfortuntely for Bazunu and Southampton, the Saints have a tough stretch of games on the horizon with Leicester, Manchester United, Brentford and Tottenham on the horizon.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gracia starts reign in style as Leeds beat Southampton 1-0

Junior Firpo scored the only goal as new manager Javi Gracia launched his Leeds reign in style with a win over fellow struggler Southampton in the English Premier League

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Keeps clean sheet against Chelsea Bazunu made four saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Chelsea.

Impact Bazunu made some great saves along the way but was also helped a lot by his defensive teammates who made some crucial blocks and clearances when he was already beaten on the play. This was just the second clean sheet of the season for the goalkeeper, who had allowed 20 goals over the previous 10 starts. Up next for Bazunu is Saturday's home clash against Leeds.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No luck in loss Bazunu had no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Wolverhampton.

Impact Bazunu would like to forget his last two performances with no saves and five goals conceded. He has failed to secure a clean sheet in 11 matches while allowing 22 goals in that span. The young goalkeeper has really struggled during his first year as a starter, letting in 40 goals on the year, which is the second most in the league. He may have some luck during his next games against Chelsea on Saturday, who have only scored three goals in the last five contests.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three to Brentford Bazunu allowed three goals without making a save during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Brentford.

Impact Bazunu allowed two goals in the first half and one in the second as Southampton dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 38 goals in 21 league starts while his save total remained at 48.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four saves in 1-0 defeat Bazunu had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Aston Villa.

Impact Bazunu has been busy of late with seven saves over his past two matches though with no clean sheets in nine matches and just one all season his overall production is a bit limited. At least there is an improvement after allowing just three goals in last three matches while allowing eight in the three before that.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ward-Prowse scores twice in Southampton's win over Everton

James Ward-Prowse scored twice to help Southampton beat Everton 2-1 in a Premier League match overshadowed by security threats against Everton’s board of directors

JANUARY 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Concedes once in win Bazunu allowed a goal while making three saves during Saturday's 2-1 win over Everton.

Impact Bazunu conceded the opening goal of the match in the 39th minute but blanked Everton from there as Southampton came from behind to win. The keeper has now allowed 34 goals in 19 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 44.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one goal Bazunu conceded one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Bazunu allowed a goal from Taiwo Awoniyi without logging any saves to compensate for it. The goalkeeper will try redeeming himself during Southampton's next game, currently scheduled at Everton on Jan. 14. Since before the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Bazunu has not recorded a log with more saves than goals conceded.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One save, two goals allowed Bazunu had one save and conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Fulham.

Impact Bazunu saved one shot from Aleksandar Mitrovic. However, the goalkeeper could not save shots from Joao Palhinha and Andreas Pereira, the latter's shot only being scored because of a deflection from James Ward-Prowse. Bazunu will try to redeem himself during 2023.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals Monday Bazunu recorded two saves and allowed three goals in Monday's 3-1 loss versus Brighton.

Impact A regular starter for the Saints throughout the entire Premier League campaign, Bazunu hasn't had a lot of help from his defense, but he hasn't made a stronger case on his own since he's given up at least three goals in each of his last three contests. Furthermore, he had direct responsibility in Brighton's opening strike, courtesy of Adam Lallana. He has kept just one clean sheet this season and doesn't represent a strong fantasy alternative going forward.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in rout Bazunu made four saves in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Liverpool.

Impact Bazunu did well against the impressive Liverpool attack, stopping four of seven shots. The goalkeeper has had largely mixed results and a shaky defense in front of him have limited Bazunu to just one clean sheet in 15 starts heading into the World Cup break.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nunez double secures Liverpool win against Southampton

Darwin Nunez signed off for the World Cup in style by scoring twice in Liverpool’s 3-1 win against Southampton

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Beaten four times versus Newcastle Bazunu made zero saves and conceded four goals during Sunday's 4-1 loss against Newcastle.

Impact Bazunu had a nightmare matchup here as he saw the opposition scoring in each of their four attempts. The goalkeeper wasn't at fault for any of the goals but the fact that he couldn't make a single save to add some fantasy points seriously hurt his overall output. Up next for Bazunu is another tough mission as his side will visit Liverpool on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once against Palace Bazunu made two saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Crystal Palace.

Impact Bazunu had already seen the opposition finding the back of the net during the first half, but the goal was disallowed due to an offside. Then, in the 38th minute, he couldn't do much to prevent Odsonne Edouard from scoring the lone goal of the match with a tap-in from the six-yard box. On the other hand, despite the lack of clean sheets, the goalkeeper usually does a decent job between the sticks, rarely conceding multiple goals, making a decent number of saves and racking up more clearances than any other goalkeeper, 20 over 13 starts. Up next for him is Nov 6. home clash versus Newcastle.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Palace beats Southampton 1-0 for third straight EPL home win

Odsonne Edouard’s first-half goal was enough for Crystal Palace to beat Southampton 1-0 for a third consecutive home win in the English Premier League

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Makes two saves versus Arsenal Bazunu made two saves and two clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Arsenal.

Impact Bazunu had a decent outing, but allowed one goal in the first half and they ended up with the home draw. The goalkeeper has only one clean sheet in 12 starts in the season so far. He will now look for his second when they visit Crystal Palace on Saturday.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Wrexham gets a rude welcome to the Championship as Southampton twice strikes late for 2-1 win

Gracia starts reign in style as Leeds beat Southampton 1-0

Ward-Prowse scores twice in Southampton's win over Everton

Nunez double secures Liverpool win against Southampton

Palace beats Southampton 1-0 for third straight EPL home win