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Southampton face one of the best away teams on known form this season. Burnley have the second best away form statistics in the Championship showing eight wins though they also have six defeats to show.

This means we are likely to face a side that is good at counter attacking and will have to keep our shape and concentration at all times.

Vital Quotes:

Southampton Team News:

Saints have a nearly full squad again with most of the injured about to return or having played for part of a game.

We could see Billy Sharp start for the first time

Player to watch: Adam Lallana

Adam has begun to show his form of the early season and could be the one to unlock the door for our strikers.

Burnley Team News:

The Clarets could be unchanged as they have no fresh concerns from last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Peterborough

Player to watch: Jay Rodriguez

Jay has an impressive 17 goals to his name and he will be a major threat.

Match Facts & Stats

The statistics show Saints have won 10, drawn 10 and lost 3 in games with Burnley at home.

Ref Watch:

Mr. Trevor Kettle takes charge.

Mr. C. Brook and Mr. D. Woolford assist.

The Fourth Official is Mr. W. Bull.

Match Prediction:

3-1

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