Saints will travel to Pride Park looking for some revenge for their penalty defeat in the playoffs in 2007.
Vital Quotes:
Derby County Team News:
Derby, like Saints are without a win in the new season. In fact, the last time Derby won a competitive game was on 17th Sept 2007. Nearly one year ago. Paul Jewell has brought in 12 new faces to his squad and will be looking to gel very soon.
Player to watch: Giles Barnes
Very raw still, but definately one to be watching. Well according to my mate Goose who is a Derby fan.
Southampton Team News:
Only one player out. Andrew Davies. Full squad to choose from and Jan needs to choose a team ready for a scrap.
Player to watch: Lee Holmes
Former Derby player will be looking to impress on his return to Pride Park
Match Facts & Stats
Last Time Out: The game finished 4-4 after tweo legs, with Derby winning 4-3 on penalties.
The first match between the two sides in was in the FA Cup in 1898/99 when Derby won 2-1.
Ref Watch:
Graham Laws (ref)
A. Hutchinson (assistant)
S. Rushton (assistant)
Match Prediction:
2-2 for a well earned point
Next Fixtures:
Southampton v Birmingham
Carling Cup, Round 2
St Marys (19:45 KO)
