Probable Lineups
4-3-3
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.7)
6.8
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.5)
26.9
Average Age
27.3
179
Average Height (cm)
184.6
(1.1)
1.1
Shots pg
0.7
(0.8)
(51%)
49%
Aerial Duel Success
52%
(50%)
(0.8)
0.7
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.7)
(1)
1
Tackles pg
1.2
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Southampton
Birmingham
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Stephens | Out | 6.54 | |
| Ross Stewart | Out | 6.08 | |
| Juan Larios | Out | N/A | |
| Taylor Harwood-Bellis | Doubtful | 6.88 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Hall | Out | 6.06 | |
| Ethan Laird | Out | 7.06 | |
| Tyler Roberts | Out | 6.31 | |
| Keshi Anderson | Out | 6.49 | |
| Lee Buchanan | Out | 6.83 | |
| Alfie Chang | Out | N/A | |
| Juninho Bacuna | Out | 6.84 |
Team News
Southampton
Birmingham
- Russell Martin could be without Taylor Harwood-Bellis this weekend after the England youth international missed Wednesday night's game with a knock.
- Ryan Manning has served his suspension and will return at left-back, while Kamaldeen Sulemana and Stuart Armstrong could also start.
- Wayne Rooney could make two changes to his midfield for the trip to St. Mary's with Jordan James and Gary Gardner returning to the starting XI.
- Versatile midfielder Juninho Bacuna picked up his fifth yellow card of the season on Wednesday night and will miss out.
