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Saints Women boss Parker rues missed chances again in Leicester City draw

Southampton Women head coach Simon Parker once again rued missed chances after conceding late in their 2-2 draw at Leicester City.

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 10:28 AM
Saints Women boss Parker rues missed chances again in Leicester City draw
Key Things to Know
  • Southampton Women head coach Simon Parker rued missed chances following a 2-2 draw with Leicester City.
  • Araya Dennis opened the scoring for Leicester before Freya Jupp struck twice to put Southampton ahead.
  • Alisha Lehmann scored an 88th-minute equalizer for Leicester after Ellie Brazil and Mary Bashford hit the woodwork.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Southampton Women head coach Simon Parker expressed disappointment over missed opportunities following a 2-2 draw against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. Araya Dennis put Leicester ahead early, but a brace from Freya Jupp gave Southampton the lead before Alisha Lehmann scored an 88th-minute equalizer.

Parker noted that Southampton failed to capitalize on numerous chances, with both Ellie Brazil and Mary Bashford striking the woodwork in the second half. The draw leaves Southampton sixth in WSL2 with seven points from six matches ahead of another meeting with Leicester in the Subway Players Cup.

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