Probable Lineups
4-4-2
4-4-1-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.6)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.7)
32.5
Average Age
33.4
181.1
Average Height (cm)
183.3
(1)
1.1
Shots pg
0.8
(0.9)
(47%)
47%
Aerial Duel Success
50%
(47%)
(0.6)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.5)
(1.5)
1.3
Tackles pg
1.4
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Southampton
Newcastle
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Lemina | Doubtful | 6.85 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florian Lejeune | Out | 6.95 | |
| Jamie Sterry | Out | N/A | |
| Salomón Rondón | Doubtful | 7.05 | |
| Ciaran Clark | Doubtful | 7.06 |
Team News
Southampton
Newcastle
- Mario Lemina took a knock to the knee in the 0-0 draw at Bournemouth, which forced him off in the second half, and it's touch and go as to whether he'll be fit to feature here.
- If he doesn't recover in time, then Oriol Romeu could deputise in the middle of the park, but he is Mark Hughes' only injury concern for the welcome of Newcastle.
- Shane Long could come in for Charlie Austin from the side that was held in Bournemouth, while Jack Stephens may continue at the heart of the defence.
- Rafa Benitez remains without Florian Lejeune and Jamie Sterry for the visit to Southampton, but he'll hope to have Salomon Rondon available for selection.
- Ciaran Clark is also a doubt for the Magpies with a thigh issue sustained on international duty.
- Joselu may replace Yoshinori Muto from the side that was unlucky to lose to Brighton last weekend.
Hopeful of a 0-1 away win but I'm not putting any money on it. Match could go ether way and the first goal, if there is one will be massive for the team that gets it.
X2
1-1 draw
0-0
Southampton 1 Newcastle 0 or it will be 0-0... confident Saints will take a narrow victory in this one. Up the Saints!
Finally 1st win of the season..
@kopi86 I'll be shocked if it doesn't turn out to be a 0-0 draw.
0-1
southampton 2 newcastle 0