SOUTHAMPTON, England (Interstat) — Southampton defeated Bristol City 4-1 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in an English Championship match at St. Mary’s Stadium in front of the home crowd. Cyle Larin opened the scoring in the 38th minute and added a second in the 61st. The hosts led 2-0 before Lorent Tolaj pulled Bristol City back in the 66th, but Kuryū Matsuki restored Southampton’s control in the 82nd. Finn Azaz completed the scoring in the 85th. Matsuki, a Southampton midfielder, played 90 minutes and scored once. Bristol City received yellow cards through Lisav Eissat in the 54th minute and Sam Greenwood in the 89th. Southampton improved to four wins, one loss and two draws in the Championship and across all competitions. Bristol City moved to three wins, two losses and one draw in the Championship and across all competitions. Southampton’s next match is at Wrexham on Sept. 19, while Bristol City hosts Lincoln City on Sept. 15.