Southampton lineup vs Portsmouth
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Southampton's expected lineup vs Portsmouth, Sun 11 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 10 matches): Peretz (10); Bree (10), Manning (8), Wood-Gordon (7), Schlotterbeck (6), Stephens (5); Downes (9), Matsuki (7), Azaz (7); Scienza (10), Larin (8). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Wrexham match on 19 Sep.
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Southampton predicted lineup vs Portsmouth
MOST USED XISouthampton's expected lineup at home to Portsmouth in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 10 official matches: Peretz in goal, a back five of Bree, Manning, Wood-Gordon, Schlotterbeck and Stephens, and Scienza and Larin further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 18 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 30% of matches.
- Based on starts across 10 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Southampton, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Southampton are 13th in the CHA on 10 points from 8 games. They have W2 D2 L1 in their last five.

Most Common Southampton Starting XI
Based on 10 official matches this season
- PeretzGK · 10 starts
- BreeDEF · 10 starts
- ManningDEF · 8 starts
- Wood-GordonDEF · 7 starts
- SchlotterbeckDEF · 6 starts
- StephensDEF · 5 starts
- DownesMID · 9 starts
- MatsukiMID · 7 starts
- AzazMID · 7 starts
- ScienzaFWD · 10 starts
- LarinFWD · 8 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Southampton
- What is Southampton's expected lineup?
- Southampton's expected lineup at home to Portsmouth in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 10 official matches: Peretz in goal, a back five of Bree, Manning, Wood-Gordon, Schlotterbeck and Stephens, and Scienza and Larin further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Peretz, Bree, Manning, Wood-Gordon, Schlotterbeck, Stephens, Downes, Matsuki, Azaz, Scienza, Larin.
- Who started Southampton's last match?
- Southampton's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Championship (4-2-3-1): Daniel Peretz, J. Bree, N. Wood-Gordon, K. Schlotterbeck, R. Manning, F. Downes, J. Ward-Prowse, K. Matsuki, F. Azaz, Léo Scienza, C. Larin.
- What was Southampton's last result?
- Southampton lost to Wrexham 1–2 on 19 Sept 2026.
- When did Southampton last win?
- Southampton last won on 12 Sept 2026, beating Bristol City 4–1.
- Who takes penalties for Southampton?
- R. Manning has taken the most penalties for Southampton this season, scoring 1 of 1.
- Who has made the most starts for Southampton this season?
- J. Bree leads with 10 starts for Southampton across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Southampton use most often?
- Southampton have used a 4-2-3-1 in 9 of their 9 matches this season.
- Which Southampton goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Daniel Peretz has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Southampton this season, starting 10 matches.
- Which Southampton defender has started the most this season?
- James Bree has made the most starts as defender for Southampton this season, starting 10 matches.
- Which Southampton midfielder has started the most this season?
- Flynn Downes has made the most starts as midfielder for Southampton this season, starting 9 matches.
- Which Southampton forward has started the most this season?
- Leo Scienza has made the most starts as forward for Southampton this season, starting 10 matches.
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