Match Pack: Saints vs Coventry City
It's a return to St Mary's Stadium for Southampton this week, starting with the visit of Coventry City on Tuesday night. Get clued up with our Match Pack...
THE MATCH
Saints vs Coventry City
Sky Bet Championship
St Mary's Stadium
Tuesday 9th April, 7.45pm BST
THE OFFICIALS
Referee: James Linington
Assistants: Hristo Karaivanov, Graham Kane
Fourth official: Charles Breakspear
WHERE TO WATCH
Tuesday night's game at St Mary's is available to watch for fans worldwide, including those in the UK and Ireland.
Alternatively there is an audio pass available as usual for those supporting worldwide.
WHAT'S AT STAKE?
Saints will be hoping a return to home soil will bring a return in good fortunes following a tricky run of fixtures in recent weeks.
A first win in four on Tuesday night will see Russell Martin's side strengthen their position in fourth, potentially going nine points clear of West Brom in fifth.
They come up against an in-form Coventry City side, looking to build on their impressive 2-1 win against Leeds United on Saturday.
That result meant it's one defeat in their last five. Three points on Tuesday would see them move level on points with sixth placed Norwich City. Two points behind West Brom.
TEAM NEWS
Saints will be boosted by the return of duo Stuart Armstrong (concussion) and James Bree (suspension) who missed the trip to Blackburn.
THE MANAGERS
Russell Martin: "Everyone is playing to be part of the best team to get us promoted to the Premier League. It’s really that simple. We have an opportunity to put things right on the pitch tomorrow.
"Three home games in a week is a great moment for us. Coventry have real clarity in what they’re doing, so it’ll be a tough game but an exciting game for us."
Mark Robins: To follow.
TOP SCORERS
Southampton
Goals:
Adam Armstrong 20
Ché Adams 13
Ryan Fraser 8
Assists:
Adam Armstrong 11
Stuart Armstrong 7
Ché Adams 5
Coventry City
Goals:
Ellis Simms 18
Haji Wright 17
O'Hare, Godden 9
Assists:
Wright, Palmer, Eccles 6
van Ewijk 5
O'Hare, Dasilva 4
ONES TO WATCH
Stuart Armstrong: The Scot's potential return to the side will be a welcome return for Saints, who will be looking to add a clinical spark to what was an assured defensive display on Saturday.
Armstrong's recent form suggests he'll do just that, contributing to four goals in his last seven games, with three of his four goals this season coming at St Mary's.
Ellis Simms: There's no denying who's on form for Coventry City right now, boasting a return of 10 goals in 12 games.
Ellis Simms' run includes four goals in three games, including the opener during Saturday's win over Leeds United.
HEAD TO HEAD
Played: 143
Saints: 48
Draws: 46
Coventry: 49
LAST FIVE MEETINGS
December 2023: Coventry City 1-1 Saints (Edozie)
February 2022: Saints 2-1 Coventry City (S Armstrong, Walker-Peters) FA Cup
April 2012: Saints 4-0 Coventry City (Sharp, Fonte, Hooiveld, Lallana)
January 2012: Coventry City 1-2 Saints (Ward-Prowse, Martin) FA Cup
November 2011: Coventry City 2-4 Saints (Chaplow, Lallana, Do Prado, De Ridder)
DID YOU KNOW?
- Saints have scored 2.42 goals per game at St Mary's this season, the highest in a football league season since 1979-80.
- Saints are unbeaten in their last five home league games against Coventry City, but this will be their first time hosting them since 2012.
KEEP UP TO DATE
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