This week @ St Mary's: February 16th
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SAINTS SEAL FIFTH-ROUND SPOT
James Bree was Southampton’s extra-time hero as a Saints side packed with youngsters saw off Leicester City to reach the last 16 of the Emirates FA Cup.
Saints finished the tie with five Academy graduates on the pitch, as Cyle Larin’s first-half penalty was cancelled out by Oliver Skipp’s acrobatic finish before James Bree headed home Ryan Manning’s free-kick in the 109th minute.
Saints will be ball number 4 in the fifth-round draw, which takes place on Monday evening. Fans can watch on TNT Sports 1, discovery+ and on the TNT Sports YouTube channel from approximately 6.35pm GMT.
With ties to take place around the weekend of Saturday 7th March, Saints’ Championship home game with Norwich will require a new date.
ST MARY'S SET FOR LONDON DOUBLEHEADER
Next up for Saints is a St Mary’s doubleheader, starting with the visit of Charlton on Saturday afternoon (3pm GMT).
A run of 13 points from the last 15 available in league action has left Saints just two points outside the Championship play-off places.
Another London side then make the journey to the south coast on Tuesday 24th February (8pm GMT), as QPR provide the opposition under the lights.
Both games are on general sale now.
WOMEN ENJOY BIG WIN AT BRISTOL CITY
A 2-0 victory at Ashton Gate moved Southampton FC Women within two points of third-placed Bristol City in WSL2.
Stoppage-time strikes at the end of each half from Tegan McGowan and Ellie Brazil secured three vital points for Simon Parker’s side in the promotion race.
It means the team leave the league campaign on a positive note ahead of a three-week hiatus, with Saints next in action at home to Birmingham on Sunday 15th March (2pm GMT).
UNDER-21S HELD AT NORWICH
Southampton Under-21s played out a 1-1 draw with Norwich City in Premier League 2 on Friday afternoon.
Norwich took the lead within the first minute when Elliot Myles swept home from close range.
Saints enjoyed the best spells of the game after this and, after seeing Joe O’Brien-Whitmarsh hit the crossbar in the first half, they found their equaliser in the 51st minute when Thierry Rohart-Brown curled home superbly to confirm a share of the spoils.
Next up for Adam Lallana’s side is a home clash with Middlesbrough at Staplewood on Friday 20th February (1pm GMT), while our Under-18s, who did not play over the weekend, travel to Chelsea on Saturday 21st February (11am GMT).
COVENTRY TRIP CHOSEN FOR TV
Saints’ trip to Coventry City in March has been handed an earlier kick-off time of 12.30pm GMT, having been picked by Sky Sports for live coverage.
Our trip to the West Midlands, which was originally scheduled for 3pm GMT, will be shown on Sky Sports Football on Saturday 14th March.
For the full fixture list, now confirmed up to 18th March, click here.
GOALKEEPER JONES SIGNS SHORT-TERM DEAL
Saints have completed the signing of goalkeeper Jamie Jones on a contract until the end of the season.
The experienced shot-stopper has amassed more than 350 appearances in the Football League, with the 36-year-old’s former clubs including Leyton Orient, Wigan Athletic and Preston North End.
With Alex McCarthy undergoing surgery on a wrist injury, Jones will provide backup to Daniel Peretz and George Long, restoring the numbers in Saints’ goalkeeping ranks in McCarthy’s absence.
Goalkeeper Jamie Jones signs in at Staplewood
THE DELL
The Dell is our lively on-site venue where Saints history meets modern comforts, offering a welcoming spot for fans, friends, and families alike, seven days a week. Here's what's on this week:
Mon-Sun: Coffee and a pastry for £4.99 (all day, every day!)
Mon-Fri: Work from The Dell (8am-5pm GMT)
Mon 16: Live FA Cup fourth round: Macclesfield vs Brentford (7.30pm GMT); Live Championship: Coventry vs Middlesbrough (8pm GMT)
Tue 17: Live Champions League knockout round play-offs: Galatasaray vs Juventus (5.45pm GMT), Benfica vs Real Madrid (8pm GMT)
Wed 18: Live Champions League knockout round play-offs: Qarabag vs Newcastle (5.45pm GMT); Live Premier League: Wolves vs Arsenal (8pm GMT)
Thu 19: Live Conference League knockout round play-offs: Zrinjski vs Crystal Palace (5.45pm GMT); Live Europa League knockout round play-offs: Fenerbahce vs Nottingham Forest (5.45pm GMT), Celtic vs Stuttgart (8pm GMT)
Fri 20: Live Championship: Blackburn vs Preston (8pm GMT)
Sat 21: Matchday at St Mary's! Saints vs Charlton (3pm GMT); Live Championship: West Brom vs Coventry (12.30pm GMT); Live Premier League: West Ham vs Bournemouth (5.30pm GMT), Man City vs Newcastle (8pm GMT)
Sun 22: Live Championship: Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday (midday GMT); Live Premier League: Crystal Palace vs Wolves (2pm GMT), Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool (2pm GMT), Sunderland vs Fulham (2pm GMT), Tottenham vs Arsenal (4.30pm GMT); Sunday Carvery (Midday-5pm GMT)
Mon 23: Live Premier League: Everton vs Manchester United (8pm GMT)
Tue 24: Matchday at St Mary's! Saints vs QPR (8pm GMT)
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