Sky Bet Championship football fixture between Southampton and Bristol City at St Mary's Stadium.
Southampton take on Bristol City at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday 12 September, a Round 7 Championship clash that finds the Saints in a strong run of form. They're currently fourth in the table, just one point behind second-placed Ipswich Town, and have won thirteen of their last sixteen league outings. It's a side that's become particularly hard to beat at home: they're unbeaten in ten games on their own turf.
Much of that home record is tied to the change in the dugout. Head coach Tonda Eckert took over from Will Still in November, and the team has gone from strength to strength since. If you've been following the season, you'll know the Saints have been one of the most consistent sides in the division, and this is one of those games where they'll be looking to keep that momentum going.
Bristol City arrive with their own bit of form to boast, coming off three wins on the bounce and travelling with a fairly clean bill of health. That said, they've struggled on the road, winning just three of their last ten away games, and they're currently eleven points off the play-off places. It's a bit of a contrast to see, then: a home side that's almost impossible to beat at St Mary's against a visiting team that's found life tougher away from home.
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There's a long history between the two, too. They've met 52 times, with the Saints taking 26 wins, the Robins 18, and eight draws. Since the 1970s, they've been remarkably evenly matched, each winning eight of their last sixteen contests. Kick-off is 3pm BST, with tickets from £30 for adults and £15 for juniors.
