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Both teams had good wins on Saturday and it is only a couple of weeks since Saints went up to the Valley where the teams fought out a 1-1 draw.

Another close game could be expected as both teams have a lot of good quality for this standard of football.

Vital Quotes:

Southampton Team News:

Oscar Goburn has served his suspension and could be welcomed back if only onto the bench.

oth Dale Stephens and Jonathan Forte played in the successful second half fightback against MK Dons, and could play a part again.

Oxlade-Chamberlain, Schneiderlin and Holmes are still out of contention.

Player to watch: Adam Lallana

Adam has had a good season again and has proved his worth to our team. His talent will hopefully show through yet again.

Charlton Team News:

BWP hopes to be fit and will be keen to try and repeat his scoring feat against us at the Valley. Several players picked up knocks in the Leyton game but all are expected to be fit.

ackson and Youga are both out long term.

Player to watch: Rob Elliott

Elliott had a good game against us at the Valley and could be forced into producing another good performance if Charlton are to keep us at bay.

Match Facts & Stats

Saints have a good overall record at home to Charlton. Saints winning 20, drawing 6 and losing 6.

harlton may fancy their chances with the way recent matches have gone. In the last 5 meetings the score reads two wins each and a draw.

Ref Watch:

Mr A Bates Officiates.

Mr J Farries & Mr M Pottage assist.

Mr L Collins is 4th official.

Match Prediction:

In what could be a tight game I go 2-1.

Next Fixtures:

Sat 9th April

Charlton v Carlisle

eyton v Saints

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