This is the worst game in Premier League history

Before the Premier League match between Leicester City and Southampton, the security guard who was responsible for security checks at the entrance of the Kings Stadium showed a bitter smile on his face. "Enjoy it," he said, letting go, "If you can!"

This season, he has become accustomed to saying this. Leicester City, which won the Premier League championship in 2016, has been confirmed to be reduced to the Championship. They have not scored a goal in their last nine Premier League home games before facing Southampton. Their last home goal dates back to the 2:2 draw with Brighton on December 8 last year.

As the saying goes, no matter how bad your life is now, there will always be someone who is worse than you. For Leicester City, that “worse guy” happens to be Southampton. Not only did they fall back to the Championship the year they were promoted to the Premier League, like Leicester City, but they also needed to get another point to get rid of the shame of "sharing" the Premier League's lowest points record with Derby County. The match between Leicester City and Southampton is hailed as the worst in Premier League history, and some fans call it "El Crapico" on social media - meaning that a team that can't score a goal faces a team that is useless.

Finally, Leicester City enjoyed a rare joy and they were finally able to celebrate victory again. Jamie Valdy's goal in the 17th minute was Leicester City's first league goal after 826 minutes at King's Stadium, and Jordan Ayu freezes the score at 2:0 before the end of the half. As the number one hero of Leicester City's Premier League champion in the 2015-16 season, 38-year-old Vardy has scored 199 goals for the team in various competitions.

Valdi's contract expires next month, when he will leave Leicester City. The England-selected striker described the season as "bad" when he recently announced his impending departure, but he could at least hit his personal 200th goal at Leicester City.

"Even if the number of goals is at 199, it will not affect his becoming a legend in Leicester City," said head coach Van Nisstrui. "But of course he wants to score the 200th goal, because the data is good." Before the game, the big screen of the King Quan Stadium reminded fans that Leicester City must wave the flag when scoring goals. Judging from the home team's previous performance, this seems a bit too optimistic, but the opponent in this game is Southampton after all. After losing this game, Southampton's pain continued, and they only have three games left - home against Manchester City and Arsenal and away against Everton. They need at least 1 point to reach 12 points, which can avoid tied with Derby County to become the lowest points team in Premier League history. Supporters of the

"Saints" obviously don't believe that this team that has changed its head coach three times this season can score this point.

When Southampton was easily defeated by Leicester City 0:2, they shouted to their players, "You don't deserve to wear this jersey!" But when they tried to mock the home fans who were celebrating crazy, there was a hint of bitter black humor in their words.

"There are people who beat us every week, who are you old?" The fans of the "Saints" sang while thinking about coming to this stadium to watch the Championship next season.

This is Southampton's 28th loss in 35 Premier League games this season and Leicester City's fifth victory. It felt like watching the ball in the Yin-Yang Demon Realm. Things happened, but no one cared too much. The record for Derby County has been plaguing Southampton's lowest Premier League score of 11 points set by Derby County for months. They only scored 5 points in 2025 and have never won the ball since defeating another relegated team, Ipswich, 2-1 in February.

Last week, Southampton nearly scored 12 points against Fulham, they took the lead in the first half and were tied in the 72nd minute before finally losing again by Ryan Sesenion in stoppage time.

The away challenge to Leicester City should have been a rare good day for Southampton, because it was their best chance to earn points in the remaining games, and even arguably the only chance.

"We have to get this point on Leicester City," Southampton fan and host of the podcast All Saints Steve Grant said before the game. "Because our last three games were against Manchester City, Arsenal and Everton, we don't have to think about it. Against Everton is their last game at Goodison Park, and it's hard to get a point there. However, it would be hilarious if we scored a goal against Everton and let them leave the Goodison Park Stadium for the last time amidst booing."

"The situation is that the Premier League has 17 stable teams and three newly promoted teams. The gap between the Premier League and the English Championship is getting bigger and bigger, and it is no surprise that all three newly promoted teams have been relegated for the second consecutive season."

"Even if we ended up only 11 points and were on par with Derby County's results, the teams that have been promoted from the English Championship through the play-offs this season may have a worse result next year."

This view will undoubtedly be welcomed by Derby County fans and witnesses of that shameful record, including Paul Jerville, the then head coach of Derby County. Javier once led the unpopular Bradford City and Wigan Athletics to the Premier League and became famous because of this. When he took over Derby County in November 2007, the team was already at the bottom. He admitted that he shouldn't have taken over the job at all.

"I remember driving to Derby County and getting a call from Everton coach David Moyes," said Jewell. "Moyes asked me what I was doing and I told him I was about to join Derby County. He asked me where I was and when I told him I was on the highway, he told me to turn around and go home.. Everton defeated Derby County in October 2007, when Moyes told staff around him that Derby County could not win the ball all season. I really should have listened to him-he was right! ”

"We quickly lost several games and then drew 2:2 away with Newcastle, when we were equalized in the 88th minute, which has become the norm. I will never tell the players that today's victory or draw can help us narrow the gap with the safety zone because the gap is too big, so the team's decline has begun to emerge. The same is true for Leicester City and Southampton this season. ”

"I hope Southampton ends up with only 11 points like Derby County? certainly! Because then, the person who answers the phone next season will be someone else, not me! ”

It is generally believed that some teams will sooner or later score less than 11 points in the Premier League. Southampton spent £105 million last summer to sign new players, including goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal and defender Taylor Harwood-Belis from Manchester City, but they have been deeply trapped in the relegation zone all season.

Leicester City lost the coach Enzo Maresca who led the team to upgrade. After that, £78 million was spent to bring in the players and hired former Nottingham Forest coach Steve Cooper to replace Maresca.

But Cooper was fired in November last year when Leicester City had jumped out of the relegation zone. Instead, Van Nistruy, who had only won four of 24 games. Meanwhile, Southampton fired Russell Martin in December, U21 After coach Simon Lusk briefly acted as the new head coach. But Yuric has only coached 16 games, leaving 2 wins, 1 draw and 13 losses and was fired in April, and Simon Lusk was promoted and promoted.

Southampton's downturn in the Premier League did not only start this season. Since October 2022, their last six Premier League wins were made by Hassenhutel, Nathan Jones and Ruben Cyrus , Russell Martin and Ivan Yulic five different head coaches have made it. If Simon Rusk is also on the list this season, it would be a huge surprise.

"Our problem is that we are in the vicious circle of 'too strong in the Championship and too weak in the Premier League'," said "Saints" fan Grant. "It's really boring to watch our games this season, and I didn't watch the games of those giants because you know what the outcome will be. I'm still a fan who longs for those wonderful moments, and I certainly hope we can return to the Premier League next season. "

At least there is something to cheer for in Leicester City.

Leicester City and Southampton have been relegated, but it's a good day for Leicester City.

"This is our first goal at home in a long time, and today we are ready to untie this deadlock," Van Nistruy said. "It's a relief to be able to take the lead. I don't remember the last time we took the lead. ”

" The goal drought has a great impact on all of us. Just look at the data and you will know - you don’t score goals in eight consecutive games and nine consecutive home games, which is so uncomfortable. You won't receive any gifts for this game, but I'm happy for the players, and this situation has finally been broken. ”

"I need to find a way to motivate the team because we know we can't keep our level. The goal now is to achieve the best results next season. ”

Van Nistruy refused to talk about his future, but after achieving such a bad result, he was unlikely to continue to take charge of Leicester City's coach. The situation is the same for Rusk. He has been questioned after being promoted from the U21 coach. In this game against Leicester City, he replaced Mattus Fernandez in the second half, and a "Saint" fan immediately shouted, "You don't know what you did! "Rusk admitted that he was under tremendous pressure.

"I am in a difficult situation," Rusk told reporters, "I was surprised by the shouting, which was very hurtful. We're downgraded with seven games left, which is not easy, it's important that we have to be united. ”

"We need people from afar to support us. I understand their frustration, we are indeed not good enough and we are facing difficulties. When confidence is low, it seems that everyone is not giving their all. But on the court, you feel very lonely, sometimes your legs can’t do the movement you want, maybe that’s what it is today. ”

When Leicester City and their supporters celebrate the victory and end the home goal drought, Southampton still needs a point to avoid shame – their next opponent is Manchester City.

"Points are points," said Rusk. "Our draw with West Ham broke the first obstacle (with less than 11 points) but we got nothing in this game. ”

"We just need to prepare for the game against Manchester City now. We want to make some progress here and get rid of that awkward point record, but we haven't done it yet. ”