Match Overview
- Date & Time: Saturday 2nd November 2024, 3pm Kick off
- Location: St Mary’s Stadium
- Teams: Southampton vs. Everton
Southampton
- Current Form: Southampton is struggling at the bottom of the table, having only one point from their first nine games. They are in a poor run of form, being winless in their last 22 Premier League matches.
- Recent Performances: Despite their league struggles, they have done well in the EFL Cup, reaching the quarter-finals. Their recent cup match saw them beat Stoke City 3-2.
- Manager: Russell Martin
- Challenges: The team has had issues with maintaining leads and converting possession into goals.
- Injuries: Will Smallbone and Ross Stewart remain sidelined.
- Possible Starting Lineup: Ramsdale; Sugawara, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Manning, Walker-Peters; Dibling, Aribo, Downes, Mateus Fernandes; Archer
Everton
- Current Form: Everton is unbeaten in their last five games and currently sits 16th in the league, giving them a slight buffer from the relegation zone.
- Recent Performances: They recently ended a 14-game away winless streak by defeating Ipswich Town. Their last defeat came at the hands of Southampton in the EFL Cup.
- Manager: Sean Dyche
- Challenges: They need to improve their goal difference to climb the table.
- Injuries: Dwight McNeil is doubtful; Armando Broja, James Garner, and Tim Iroegbunam are unavailable.
- Possible Starting Lineup: Pickford; Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Gueye, Doucoure; Harrison, Lindstrom, Ndiaye; Calvert-Lewin
Key Points
- Southampton’s History: They have historically performed well against Everton, with 13 victories in the Premier League.
- Everton’s Away Form: Everton traditionally struggles when traveling to the south coast but managed to secure a win at St Mary’s in their last visit.
- Player Watch: Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be crucial for Everton, while Southampton will rely on their young talents like Tyler Dibling.