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Saints v Bolton Carling Cup round 2

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Southampton have another hard game at home if they want to progress further in this season’s cup.

Vital Quotes:

Southampton Team News:

New signing Guilerme Do Prado will be available if he gets international clearance in time. Whose place he takes will be interesting. Rickie Lambert will be closer to full fitness as will Adam Lallana.

Player to watch: Central Midfield

With new signing ‘Guly’ on the books we may well have our central midfield playing for a starting place in future games.

Bolton Team News:

Bolton could make a few changes for this game. New keeper Adam Bogdan could replace Jaaskelainan while striker Ivan Klasnic could also make his first start since signing this month.

Player to watch: Kevin Davies

Ex Saint Davies would love nothing more than to score against his old team.

Match Facts & Stats

Bolton have not been beaten by Southampton in the last seven meetings between the clubs. Overall they have 16 wins to Saints 11.

Ref Watch:

Mr Keith Hill will be in charge.
Assisted by Mr G Muge and Mr A Turner.
4th official is Mr K Johnson.

Match Prediction:

Saints 1-2

Next Fixtures:

Bristol Rovers v Saints (L1) Sat 28th August.

Bolton v Birmingham Sat 28th Premier League.

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