21 October 2021, 16:58 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The English Premier League fixture, Southampton F.C. vs. Burnley F.C. kicks off at 15:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, October 23, at St. Mary’s Stadium. Referee Chris Kavanagh will be the first official, working alongside the assistants, Dan Cook and James Mainwaring. Fourth official Michael Salisbury will be on the sidelines while David Coote will be assisted by Matthew Wilkes in the VAR room.
Preview Southampton Premier League, Oct 23, 2021
Preview The Saints picked up a narrow win over Leeds United last weekend on home soil at St. Mary’s Stadium. Leeds thought they had a chance to create something in the final third, but a counterattack from Southampton saw the visitors in a hasty retreat as Nathan Redmond raced away unchallenged with blurry feet, before unselfishly picking out Armando Broja (53’). It was the first victory for the club in five games, which came after back-to-back defeats: DDLLW. The victory saw the Saints jump two spots from 17th to 15th place at the end of Matchday 8, after picking up a total of 7 points from 1W, 4D, & 3L. Southampton did the double over Burnley last season in the Premier League, and on Saturday, Ralph Hasenhüttl will aim to achieve the same feat by picking up three points in their first meeting of the season. Southampton have a goal ratio of 0.75 goals per game, with 6 goals in eight Premier League games. However, the Saints have conceded 10 goals over the course of the season, and have a G.D. of -4. Ralph Hasenhüttl’s 4—4—2 formation could see Armando Broja and Redmond in attack once again. Che Adams could return to the squad following an injury sustained on international duty, while Sam McQueen is ruled out alongside Will Smallbone. James Ward-Prowse will serve his second suspension after the red card in the game against Chelsea.
Preview Burnley Premier League, Oct 23, 2021
Preview Burnley remains in 18th place in the Premier League table, with three points after 0W, 3D, and 5L. On Saturday, the 16th of October, the club picked up one more defeat – to Manchester City, 2-0 – and remained winless in five Premier League games: LLDDL and for the length of the season. Unable to create in the final third, the club is left with an average of 0.62 goals scored per game. The Clarets have conceded 13 goals (1.62 goals-per-match) so far and have a goal difference of -8. Sean Dyche could emerge with the 4—4—2 formation, having Cornet and Wood in attack against Southampton. Dyche anticipates a return for the trio consisting of Matej Vydra, Ben Mee, and Charlie Taylor for this weekend’s trip to St. Mary's Stadium.