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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

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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.

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  • 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.

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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 18 of last 30
4-2-3-1
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3-4-2-1
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4-2-2-2
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5-4-1
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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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