Southampton lineup vs QPR
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Southampton's expected lineup vs QPR, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 14 matches): Peretz (14); Bree (13), Manning (11), Schlotterbeck (10), Stephens (9); Scienza (13), Azaz (11), Matsuki (9), Ward-Prowse (8). Out: Downes, Larin. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the West Ham match on 24 Oct.
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Southampton predicted lineup vs QPR
2 UNAVAILABLESouthampton are without Downes and Larin at home to QPR in the CHA, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 14 official matches is: Peretz in goal, a back four of Bree, Manning, Schlotterbeck and Stephens, and Larin leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Downes (Out), Larin (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 22 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 14 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 6th in the CHA on 20 points from 12 games. They have W3 D1 L1 in their last five.

Most Common Southampton Starting XI
Based on 14 official matches this season
- PeretzGK · 14 starts
- BreeDEF · 13 starts
- ManningDEF · 11 starts
- SchlotterbeckDEF · 10 starts
- StephensDEF · 9 starts
- ScienzaMID · 13 starts
- DownesMID · 11 starts
- AzazMID · 11 starts
- MatsukiMID · 9 starts
- Ward-ProwseMID · 8 starts
- LarinFWD · 10 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 are without Downes and Larin at home to QPR in the CHA, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 14 official matches is: Peretz in goal, a back four of Bree, Manning, Schlotterbeck and Stephens, and Larin leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Peretz, Bree, Manning, Schlotterbeck, Stephens, Scienza, Downes (out), Azaz, Matsuki, Ward-Prowse, Larin (out).
- Who started Southampton's last match?
- Southampton's starting XI on 24 Oct 2026 in the Championship (4-2-3-1): Daniel Peretz, J. Bree, J. Stephens, K. Schlotterbeck, R. Manning, J. Ward-Prowse, C. Jander, K. Matsuki, F. Azaz, Léo Scienza, L. Dobbin.
- What was Southampton's last result?
- Southampton beat West Ham 3–2 on 24 Oct 2026.
- When did Southampton last win?
- Southampton last won on 24 Oct 2026, beating West Ham 3–2.
- 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?
- Daniel Peretz leads with 14 starts for Southampton across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Southampton use most often?
- Southampton have used a 4-2-3-1 in 13 of their 13 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 14 matches.
- Which Southampton defender has started the most this season?
- James Bree has made the most starts as defender for Southampton this season, starting 13 matches.
- Which Southampton midfielder has started the most this season?
- Leo Scienza has made the most starts as midfielder for Southampton this season, starting 13 matches.
- Which Southampton forward has started the most this season?
- Cyle Larin has made the most starts as forward for Southampton this season, starting 10 matches.
Southampton past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Premier League | 20th | 2 | 6 | 30 | 12 |
| 2023-24 | Championship | 4th | 26 | 9 | 11 | 87 |
| 2022-23 | Premier League | 20th | 6 | 7 | 25 | 25 |
| 2021-22 | Premier League | 15th | 9 | 13 | 16 | 40 |
| 2020-21 | Premier League | 15th | 12 | 7 | 19 | 43 |
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