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Southampton predicted lineup vs SwanseaMOST USED XI
Southampton's expected lineup at home to Swansea in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 7 official matches: Peretz in goal, a back four of Bree, Stephens, Manning and Wood-Gordon, and Larin leading the line. 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 15 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.
- Doubtful: Downes.
- Based on starts across 7 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.
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4-2-3-1most-used · 15 of last 30
4-2-3-1
50%
3-4-2-1
40%
4-2-2-2
3%
5-4-1
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Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.
Most Common Southampton Starting XI
Based on 7 official matches this season
- PeretzGK · 7 starts
- BreeDEF · 7 starts
- StephensDEF · 5 starts
- ManningDEF · 5 starts
- Wood-GordonDEF · 4 starts
- ScienzaMID · 7 starts
- DownesMID · 6 starts
- MatsukiMID · 5 starts
- AzazMID · 4 starts
- FellowsMID · 4 starts
- LarinFWD · 5 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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- What is Southampton's expected lineup?
- Southampton's expected lineup at home to Swansea in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 7 official matches: Peretz in goal, a back four of Bree, Stephens, Manning and Wood-Gordon, and Larin leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Peretz, Bree, Stephens, Manning, Wood-Gordon, Scienza, Downes, Matsuki, Azaz, Fellows, Larin.
- Who started Southampton's last match?
- Southampton's starting XI on 5 Sept 2026 in the Championship (4-2-3-1): Daniel Peretz, J. Bree, K. Schlotterbeck, J. Stephens, Welington, F. Downes, J. Ward-Prowse, K. Matsuki, F. Azaz, Léo Scienza, C. Larin.
- What was Southampton's last result?
- Southampton drew with Lincoln 1–1 on 5 Sept 2026.
- When did Southampton last win?
- Southampton last won on 29 Aug 2026, beating Millwall 5–1.
- 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 7 starts for Southampton across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Southampton use most often?
- Southampton have used a 4-2-3-1 in 6 of their 6 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 7 matches.
- Which Southampton defender has started the most this season?
- James Bree has made the most starts as defender for Southampton this season, starting 7 matches.
- Which Southampton midfielder has started the most this season?
- Leo Scienza has made the most starts as midfielder for Southampton this season, starting 7 matches.
- Which Southampton forward has started the most this season?
- Cyle Larin has made the most starts as forward for Southampton this season, starting 5 matches.
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