Match Pack: Saints vs Wolves

By SFC Media time Fri 10 Feb Saints vs Wolves

Saints return to St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday, with Wolves visiting in the Premier League. Get set for the SO14 showdown with our Match Pack, in association with eToro…

THE MATCH

Saints vs Wolves
Premier League
St Mary’s Stadium
Saturday 11th February, 3pm GMT

THE OFFICIALS

Referee: Jarred Gillett
Assistants: Simon Long, Dan Robathan
Fourth official: David Webb
VAR: Paul Tierney
Assistant VAR: Constantine Hatzidakis

WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Saints are back at St Mary’s Stadium for the first time this month, looking to bounce back in the Premier League after defeat at Brentford.

Three points in front of a home backing could lift Nathan Jones’s side to within a point of safety, two behind opponents Wolves in fifteenth.

With further matches coming up against sides close to the drop zone over the next month – a trip to Leeds beckons at the end of February before Leicester visit St Mary’s at the start of March – three points will give Saints the foothold they need ahead of an important run.

Julen Lopetegui’s Wolves have lost just once in the league since the turn of the year, looking to potentially move five points clear of the relegation places with a win.

TEAM NEWS

Manager Nathan Jones provided a positive update on his squad ahead of the visit of Wolves to St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday.

Those immediately available for selection include new signings Paul Onuachu and Kamaldeen Sulemana, both with a full week of training under their belts having made their debuts at Brentford.

Kyle Walker-Peters, Stuart Armstrong and Juan Larios are stepping up their recoveries from injury, but a return on Saturday may be too soon for the trio.

Related

Trio edging closer to return
chevron right

THE MANAGERS

Nathan Jones: “Wolves are a real seasoned Premier League side. They’ve got some real potent players, some talented players. It’s another Premier League game, they’re no easy games in the Premier League.

“We’ve got to defend better; we’ve got to be aggressive. We’ve got to be front footed and then implement our strengths on the game. I want to be bold, front footed, positive.”

Julen Lopetegui: To follow.

ONES TO WATCH

Kamaldeen Sulemana: A potential home debut is on the horizon for one half of Saints’ deadline day recruits.

The exciting winger brings pace and energy to the table and is sure to be eager to impress in front of the St Mary’s faithful for the first time.

Raúl Jiménez: January signing Matheus Cunha’s performance last weekend against Liverpool could see him get the nod over Raúl Jiménez, but Lopetegui will be well aware of the latter's record against Saints.

Five goals in his last five games against Saints is a strong return, something the hosts’ defence will be well aware of whether it’s from the start or off the bench.

TOP SCORERS

Southampton:

Goals:

Ché Adams 9
James Ward-Prowse 7
Romain Perraud 4

Assists:
Adams, Ward-Prowse, Perraud, Mara, Elyounoussi 2
7 players 1

Romain Perraud
Attack stats
goalGoals
4
Total shots
15
Shots on target
7
Conversion rate
26%
Mins per goal
374
See all statschevron right

Wolves:

Goals:

Podence, Neves 5
Raúl Jiménez 3
Guedes, Traoré, Aït-Nouri 2

Assists:
Hee-chan, Semedo, Moutinho 2
8 players 1

HEAD TO HEAD

Played: 73
Saints: 28
Draws: 18
Wolves: 27

LAST FIVE MEETINGS

September 2022: Wolves 1-0 Saints

January 2022: Wolves 3-1 Saints (Ward-Prowse)

September 2021: Saints 0-1 Wolves

February 2021: Saints 1-2 Wolves (Ings)

February 2021: Wolves 0-2 Saints (Ings, S.Armstrong) FA Cup

 

KEEP UP TO DATE

Can't make the game? We’ve got you covered! We’ll bring you all of the action from St Mary's Stadium as well as a host of behind-the-scenes access.

Check out our interactive match centre at southamptonfc.com, with all of the live in-game updates and free audio commentary of the match, and be sure to follow us on social media for further updates and exclusive content:

Instagram
Twitter
Facebook
Snapchat

 

Related

Press Conference (part two): Jones on Wolves
chevron right
Predict the Score
Saints vs Wolves

Predict the Score

Predict the score and win a team signed Saints home shirt

timeTue 14 Feb
Audio description highlights: Saints 1-2 Wolves Extended Highlights: Saints 1-2 Wolves
Gallery: West Ham work SFC_Camera
West Ham vs Saints

Gallery: West Ham work

Saints prepare for the trip to West Ham.

time12 hours ago
B Team Preview: Derby County vs Saints Win a tour of Staplewood training ground