Southampton will look to further trim the gap on second-placed Ipswich Town when they play host to Plymouth Argyle in the Championship on Friday evening.
The Saints were in rampant mood last time out as they ran out 5-0 victors against Swansea City in their previous Championship fixture. Ryan Fraser bagged a brace, while Joe Aribo, Samuel Edozie and Che Adams also found the back of net.
That result means Southampton have now won their last three games in a row and are riding on a 16-match unbeaten streak. With 48 points from 24 matches, Southampton sit in third position in the Championship table, five points adrift of runners-up Ipswich Town in the second automatic promotion spot.
Plymouth Argyle, on the other hand, were engaged in a share of the honours after coming from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against Cardiff City on Tuesday. The Pilgrims currently occupy 16th spot after a four-game unbeaten streak of their own.
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Southampton vs Plymouth kick-off time
| Date: | Friday, Dec 29, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 1pm ET |
| Venue: | St. Mary's Stadium |
The Championship game between Southampton and Plymouth will be played at St. Mary's Stadium on Friday, December 29, 2023. Kick-off is at 1pm ET for fans in the US.
How to watch Southampton vs Plymouth online - TV channels & live streams
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Team news & squads
Southampton team news
Saints manager Russell Martin ruled out James Bree from the club's festive fixtures, as the defender requires a second scan on his injury. Shea Charles has served his suspension, but will likely have to contend for a place on the bench.
Although Southampton hammered Swansea in their last game, Martin is likely to shuffle his pack to keep his team fresh. Will Smallbone and Ryan Fraser could be handed starts following impressive substitute cameos against Swansea.
Southampton possible XI: Bazunu; Stephens, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Manning; Smallbone, Downes, S.Armstrong; Fraser, Edozie; A.Armstrong
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Bazunu, McCarthy, Lumley |
| Defenders: | Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Holgate, Stephens, Manning, Walker-Peters, Bree |
| Midfielders: | Charles, Alcaraz, Downes, Armstrong, Smallbone, Aribo |
| Forwards: | Sulemana, Edozie, Fraser, Amo-Ameyaw, Adams, Armstrong, Mara |
Plymouth team news
Mustapha Bundu will likely be joined by Ryan Hardie and Michael Cooper on the Plymouth's treatment room for this clash. Everton loanee Lewis Warrington's season-long loan has been disrupted by a knee injury and the midfielder has returned to Finch Farm to have the issue fully assessed.
Plymouth's interim manager Kevin Nancekivell will likely shake up his starting XI on Friday, with Joe Edwards, Luke Cundle, Finn Azaz and Bali Mumba all set to return to the starting XI.
Plymouth Argyle possible XI: Hazard; Pleguezuelo, Galloway, Gibson; Kesler-Hayden, Cundle, Butcher, Mumba; Whittaker, Waine, Azaz
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Cooper, Baker, Hazard, Burton |
| Defenders: | Galloway, Mumba, Gillesphey, Edwards, Halls, Gibson, Earley, Kesler-Hayden, Pleguezuelo, Scarr |
| Midfielders: | Houghton, Azaz, Warrington, Miller, Wright, Butcher, Randell, Roberts, Cundle |
| Forwards: | Wright, Bundu, Hardie, Whittaker, Waine, Issaka |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 19/8/23 | Plymouth 1-2 Southampton | EFL Championship |
| 2/5/11 | Plymouth 1-3 Southampton | EFL League One |
| 7/8/10 | Southampton 0-1 Plymouth | EFL League One |
| 26/12/08 | Plymouth 2-0 Southampton | EFL Championship |
| 26/11/08 | Southampton 0-0 Plymouth | EFL Championship |