Saints travel north for their first ever league meeting at the home of Wigan Athletic.
In the reverse fixture Wigan beat Saints 2-0 and did so playing the football that they are renowned for.
Currently they sit 3 points below us hovering just above the relegation zone on goal difference.
Wigan have shown that on their day they are a match for just about every side in the league. They always tend to be a threat going forward and if we are to stand a chance of defeating them, keeping their strike force of Di Santo and Espinoza at bay may be key.
Paul Scharner has returned on loan and could start. Arouna Kone is still playing in the Africa Nations Cup and will be missing.
Franco Di Santo could prove to be a thorn in our side and is one of those our defence will need to watch.
Adam Lallana returning will be a huge boost. Fonte is still out and Guly do Prado has joined him on the side lines.
Adam could ignite a Saints charge with his skill and scoring ability.
Andre Marriner will referee Saturday`s game, he will be assisted by Mr D Cann and Mr S C Richards. Mark Clattenburg is the fourth official.
A game which both teams need to win but I am hoping for a reversal of form from the clash at St Mary’s, 1-3