Southend shared the Vanarama National League points with high-flying Wrexham as the teams played out a 0-0 draw at Roots Hall.Wrexham midfielder Jordan Davies nearly got the visitors off to a good start, but his low effort went inches wide of the post at the 15-minute mark.Striker Ollie Palmer nearly broke the deadlock soon after, but saw his attempt at an opener brilliantly blocked by Shrimpers...Full Story »

Liverpool and Real Madrid are showing an interest in young Southampton defender Armel Bella-Kotchap. Bella-Kotchap only signed for Southampton in the summer transfer window, making the move from German side VFL Bochum. The 20-year-old has made just five Premier League appearances, but looking at his performances so far, he’s looking like a smart signing for Southampton already. Now, a...Full Story »

The Prince of Wales still sent Aston Villa a message of support as he mourns the death of the Queen, boss Steven Gerrard revealed.Jacob Ramsey’s first-half winner sealed a scrappy 1-0 victory over Southampton on Friday after Villa Park paid tribute to the Queen.Villa climbed to 13th after a second win of the season – and first clean sheet since April – on an evening which start...Full Story »

The Three Lions boss admits it is “not ideal” that Ben Chilwell, Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Kalvin Phillips have struggled to feature this season. Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire are both struggling to get minutes for Manchester United Credit: EPA Gareth Southgate is concerned by the lack of action for some of his players Credit: PA A 28-man squad has been picked for the final two W...Full Story »

Macauley Southam-Hales could miss out for Stockport when they face Harrogate.The right-back was absent in the midweek defeat to Crawley through injury, meaning James Brown could deputise in defence.Manager Dave Challinor could also hand Akil Wright more minutes after the midfielder made his full league debut against Crawley.The Hatters are currently 18th in League Two with two wins so far this s...Full Story »

Southampton expect to have Mohamed Elyounoussi and Ibrahima Diallo available for the Premier League match against Brentford.There had been illness within the Saints squad this week, but midfielders Elyounoussi and Diallo have both been able to return to training. Deadline-day recruit Duje Caleta-Car could also come into the squad for the first time.Romeo Lavia (hamstring) and Tino Livramento (kn...Full Story »

GARETH SOUTHGATE turned down the chance to watch Manchester United vs Arsenal to fly to Italy for Roma's trip to Udinese. The England gaffer was in the stands to watch Tammy Abraham in action for Jose Mourinho's side. Gareth Southgate flew to Italy to watch Tammy Abraham in action Abraham failed to catch the eye before being replaced in the 77th minute Although the 24-year-old fired a blank ...Full Story »

Wolves boss Bruno Lage feels his side can flourish after securing their first Premier League win of the season.Daniel Podence’s scuffed finish in first-half stoppage time was enough to beat Southampton 1-0 at Molineux and lift Wolves out of the bottom three.It was their first top-flight win in 13 matches, stretching back to April 2 last season.Lage said: “I told the players ‘th...Full Story »

Torquay ended a run of four successive National League defeats with a 2-1 victory over Southend at Roots Hall.The visitors made an excellent start when Ryan Hanson, signed in the summer from Dover, headed in from close range after Corie Andrews had nodded Ben Wyatt’s cross back across goal in the fourth minute.After Callum Powell had put an effort wide and Dan Mooney fired his shot at goal...Full Story »

Wolves will include new signing Sasa Kalajdzic in their squad for Southampton’s visit to Molineux.The 6ft 7ins Austria international joined from Stuttgart on Wednesday for around £15million and gives head coach Bruno Lage the extra striking option he wanted.Wolves have no new injury concerns after Wednesday’s goalless draw at Bournemouth.Romeo Lavia will be sidelined for a mini...Full Story »

A SOUTHAMPTON mascot brutally left Cesar Azpilicueta hanging in the tunnel before Chelsea's visit to St Mary's. The Chelsea captain was invited to shake the young fan's hand as the two teams lined up before kickoff. A mascot mascot brutally left Cesar Azpilicueta hanging in the tunnel But as Azpilicueta reached out to shake the mascot's hand - he was left savagely trolled. The defender lined...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel has told Chelsea to “toughen up” in the wake of a chastening 2-1 Premier League defeat at Southampton.Romeo Lavia and Adam Armstrong fired Saints to a fully-deserved St Mary’s Stadium victory, inflicting Chelsea’s second defeat in their first five league encounters.Raheem Sterling slotted his third goal in two games to put Chelsea into an early lead, but the...Full Story »

Romeo Lavia and Adam Armstrong condemned Chelsea to a 2-1 defeat as Southampton leapfrogged the lacklustre Blues in the Premier League.Teenage midfielder Lavia became the first player born in 2004 to score in the Premier League with a fine strike at St Mary’s Stadium, before Armstrong broke a 22-game duck as Saints stunned Chelsea.The visitors had led through Raheem Sterling’s third ...Full Story »

Southampton have no fresh injury worries ahead of the visit of Chelsea.Romain Perraud made his return from a foot injury as a late substitute in the defeat to Manchester United and could come into the starting XI.Valentino Livramento (knee) is a long-term absentee while the likes of Stuart Armstrong and Sekou Mara are options to be recalled if Ralph Hasenhuttl wishes to shuffle his pack.Kalidou ...Full Story »

Southend moved above opponents Maidenhead with a comfortable 2-0 win at Roots Hall.Having dominated the opening exchanges, it was no surprise when the home side took the lead after 24 minutes.Right-back Gus Scott-Morriss, making his full debut for the Shrimpers, stooped to head home a corner from Dan Mooney.Adrian Clifton headed over the crossbar as Maidenhead looked to hit back before the break...Full Story »

A brilliant late Danny Whitehall double saw Eastleigh make it back-to-back wins, beating Southend 2-1.Callum Powell scored his first goal of the season to fire Southend into the lead, slotting the ball into the corner in the 22nd minute.Ryan Hill had a chance for Eastleigh just before half-time, but his low shot narrowly went wide of the post.Aaron Martin then had a good chance just after the br...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes’ second-half volley was enough to maintain Manchester United’s revival with a second win of the week against Southampton at St Mary’s.United, lifted by Monday’s morale-boosting 2-1 home win over Liverpool, were able to follow-up with another victory after starting the season with back-to-back Premier League defeats.It was a tight affair throughout most of ...Full Story »

Southampton defender Romain Perraud has returned to training and could be involved in Saturday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United.The French left-back has missed Saints’ last two top-flight games after battling a foot fracture at the end of last season and fresh groin concerns this campaign.Right-back Valentino Livramento (knee) remains unavailable to manager Ralph Hasenhu...Full Story »

Ralph Hasenhuttl warned off any potential suitors of Southampton forward Che Adams after his brace helped earn a 3-0 win at Cambridge in the Carabao Cup.Adams continued his fine start to the new campaign with a goal in each half to back up his weekend efforts, when the Scotland international netted a double to inspire a comeback victory away to Leicester.An indifferent pre-season saw the ex-Birm...Full Story »

Che Adams’ brace and a late debut strike by teenager Dominic Ballard helped Southampton win their first-ever meeting with Cambridge 3-0 to book a place in the Carabao Cup third round.Saints forward Adams continued his strong start to the new campaign with a goal in each half to back up his weekend efforts where he netted a double to inspire a comeback victory away to Leicester.Substitute B...Full Story »