U18 Preview: Saints vs Norwich
Southampton’s Under-18s return to action when they host Norwich City in the Under-18s Premier League on Saturday afternoon, with the game streamed live on Saints Play.
THE MATCH
Saints vs Norwich
U18s Premier League
Staplewood Campus
Saturday 16th September, 11:00am
For live streaming details see below
Saints are three games into the new season and picked up their first point of the campaign before the international break in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion.
After going 2-0 behind after just 12 minutes, the youngsters rallied in the second half with quickfire goals from strikers Will Merry and Josh Pitts to level proceedings before the hour mark.
The result was a positive sign after a tricky opening two games that ended in defeats against Crystal Palace and Aston Villa.
In midweek, they were also given a chance to play in the Hampshire FA's Servio Men's Senior Cup with a trip to face Cowes Sports on the Isle of Wight.
Goals from Pitts and Merry again, as well as strikes from Nick Oyekunle and Moses Sesay, earned an impressive 4-2 victory that provided an excellent learning experience against a Men's outfit.
Saints gained vital experience in the Servio Men's Senior Cup during the week. (Photo: Isabelle Field)
Saturday's opponents, Norwich, have endured a similarly tough start and are the only side in the division without a point in their first three matches.
The Canaries suffered back-to-back 2-1 defeats against Leicester City and Reading before a 4-1 dismantling against West Bromwich Albion.
PREVIOUS MEETING
In this fixture last season, Norwich took the points back to Norfolk with a 2-0 win at Staplewood.
The goals that day came from Dubem Eze and Ken Aboh either side of half time.
LIVE STREAM INFORMATION
Saturday’s fixture will be the first time the Under-18s have played live on Saints Play this season, as our online streaming service is the only way to watch the next generation of talent in action.
The game, which kicks off at 11am BST, is available to watch wherever you are in the world for £4.
Saturday's fixture isn’t included in a Saints Play Seasonal Video Pass, so supporters will need to buy a separate game pass for it in advance of kick-off.
