Home » Football » EFL Championship » Southampton F.C.

Finn Azaz and Kuryu Matsuki have three goals each, so who is Southampton’s bigger threat?

Finn Azaz and Kuryu Matsuki both have three goals this season. Southampton host QPR on Saturday with both in contention to start.

By Paul Blake · Saints Marching

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 5:01 AM

Key Things to Know

Writer Paul Blake argues Finn Azaz is a bigger threat than Kuryu Matsuki despite both scoring three goals.
Azaz has registered three goals, four assists, and 16 chances created across eight appearances.
Matsuki has netted three goals from an expected goals total of 1.67 across 12 appearances.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Paul Blake argues that Finn Azaz is Southampton's bigger threat over Kuryu Matsuki ahead of their match against QPR. Although both players have scored three goals this season, Blake points to Azaz's superior overall attacking contribution, which includes four assists and 16 chances created from eight games, compared to Matsuki's role primarily as an outperforming finisher.

Matsuki has scored three goals from an expected goals figure of 1.67 across 12 appearances, making him a trusted option on the right wing. However, Blake contends that Southampton are most dangerous when both start, with Azaz drawing defenders away and creating the space for Matsuki to exploit.

Read the full article on Saints Marching

Finn Azaz and Kuryu Matsuki have three goals each, so who is Southampton’s bigger threat?

More Southampton Fc News

Never Miss a Sports Update