Fatawu Isshaku bags hat-trick as Leicester City thrash Southampton in 5-0 victory

Fatawu Isshaku’s stellar performance propelled Leicester City to a resounding 5-0 triumph over Southampton, bringing them one step closer to a Premier League return.

The Ghanaian winger’s hat-trick, combined with goals from Wilfried Ndidi and Jamie Vardy, sealed a commanding win for Leicester at the King Power Stadium.

The pivotal moment came in the 25th minute when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s precise pass found Fatawu, who calmly slotted the ball past Alex McCarthy. Despite Southampton’s protests about a potential foul and offside, the goal stood.

Leicester maintained their dominance after halftime, with Ndidi heading in a cross from Stephy Mavididi to extend the lead.

Fatawu showcased his skill with a stunning strike from outside the box for his second goal before turning provider for Vardy, delivering a pinpoint cross that the striker converted at the near post.

The Ghanaian winger completed his hat-trick in style, finishing off Vardy’s cross to cap off a swift counter-attack.

Currently on loan from Sporting Lisbon, the 20-year-old Fatawu has been a standout performer in the Championship this season, tallying six goals and 12 assists. Leicester’s victory leaves them on the verge of promotion, needing just one more win, which they aim to secure against Preston next Monday night.