In the 47th minute, Southampton got a penalty. Kazuki was fouled in the penalty box by Firpo. Facing Illan Meslier, Kazuki was able to execute a penalty kick well. Southampton's first goal came late in the first half. The goal certainly made Leed United frustrated. After 45 minutes of holding off Southampton's onslaught, they did not expect to concede a penalty.
The match entered the break. Both coaches made changes. George pulled Ryan out and replaced him with Kounde. In the first half, Ryan's performance was less than satisfactory, he wasted chances so often that a counterattack was created. With the inclusion of Kounde, George was hope Southampton's left side could be more agresively.