Chelsea loanee Omari Hutchinson’s first goal for Ipswich was enough to earn them a 1-0 win at Southampton.The Tractor Boys are up to second in the Sky Bet Championship after winning four successive away games in the second tier for the first time in eight years.Saints, expected by many to go straight back up after last season’s Premier League relegation, have now lost their last thre...Full Story »

Southampton manager Russell Martin insists Leicester should be criticised as much as his side despite winning 4-1 at St Mary’s.Saints conceded after 21 seconds to a thumping Jamie Vardy finish before Kasey McAteer, Wilfred Ndidi and Stephy Mavididi also netted as the Foxes ran riot.But Martin, who saw Sam Edozie pull one back and Kamaldeen Sulemana sent off late on, thinks the result did n...Full Story »

Jamie Vardy grabbed his first Championship goal of the season as Leicester climbed to the top of the table with a 4-1 thrashing of Southampton.Vardy needed just 21 seconds to open the scoring before Kasey McAteer, Wilfred Ndidi and Stephy Mavididi made things dominant for the Foxes despite Sam Edozie’s goal.Leicester and Southampton were the Championship’s favourites for promotion af...Full Story »

Russell Martin believes Southampton’s heavy defeat at Sunderland is evidence that his side have not yet shaken off the hangover of last season’s relegation from the Premier League.Saints suffered their first defeat of the Championship campaign as they were hammered 5-0 by the brilliant Black Cats at the Stadium of Light.Martin’s side endured a horror start, going behind to Jack...Full Story »

Southamtpon’s unbeaten start to the Championship season came crashing to an end as Russell Martin’s side were blown away 5-0 by brilliant Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Sunderland fans taunted Ross Stewart after the injured striker’s deadline-day switch to Saints as Tony Mowbray’s side built on a dream start and stunned the visitors.Jack Clarke scored the opening goal...Full Story »

Southampton manager Russell Martin was proud of his players for beating QPR 2-1 after another week of dealing with transfer disruption.Adam Armstrong bagged his fourth goal of the season after Samuel Edozie and Jack Colback had cancelled each other’s strikes out in the first half.Saints were without Che Adams – who is wanted by Everton – and Bayer Leverkusen-bound Nathan Tella ...Full Story »

Adam Armstrong continued his impressive start to the season as unbeaten Southampton beat Queens Park Rangers 2-1 at St Mary’s.Striker Armstrong fired in his fourth goal of the campaign to hide the gap left by absent Che Adams.Earlier, Samuel Edozie’s first professional goal and Jack Colback’s long-range daisy-cutter cancelled each other out within three first-half minutes.Samue...Full Story »

Southampton striker Che Adams scored a stoppage-time winner as Saints claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory at Plymouth.Adams controlled the ball and volleyed in from close range at the far post after Argyle keeper Conor Hazard had palmed out Adam Armstrong’s goal-bound header from a corner four minutes into added time.That winner came after Nathan Tella had put the relegated visitors ahead in th...Full Story »

Chelsea have completed the signing of midfielder Romeo Lavia from Southampton for a reported £53million, possibly rising to £58m, taking their total number of first-team acquisitions this summer to eight.The 19-year-old, who has played just 29 times in the Premier League, has signed a seven-year deal having made clear earlier this week his desire to move to Stamford Bridge over Liver...Full Story »

Chelsea reach agreement to sign Romeo Lavia Understand final fee for Roméo Lavia to Chelsea after agreement revealed few mins ago will be £53m fixed plus £5m in add-ons. 🔵🇧🇪 #CFCLavia will be unveiled as Chelsea player this week. ✨— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 15, 2023 Al-Hilal announce the signing of Neymar on a lucrative deal PSG and Brazil s...Full Story »

Southampton manager Russell Martin admitted his side were too nervous after being bailed out by a 97th-minute equaliser to draw 4-4 against Norwich.Adam Armstrong smashed in the last-gasp penalty to end a thriller at St Mary’s – which had seen the Canaries lead three times.But Martin, in his first appearance in the home dugout on the south coast, was frustrated with the hangover from...Full Story »

Chelsea want Michael Olise 🚨🗣️ #Chelsea are also working to sign Michael #Olise.‼️ During the talks with #CrystalPalace for the move - on loan - of Lewis Hall, #CFC started discussions for the 🇫🇷 player. 📄 Personal terms verbally agreed: now it’s up to clubs. 🐓⚽ #Transfers pic.twitter.com/e297pScqOf— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) August 11, 2023 Barca re-open Cancelo ...Full Story »

Russell Martin criticised his Southampton players for “feeling sorry for themselves” and entering “self-preservation mode” after a shock 3-1 Carabao Cup defeat at Gillingham.Last season’s semi-finalists were stunned in the opening round of this year’s competition as Robbie McKenzie’s double and Ashley Nadesan’s early strike propelled Neil Harris&rs...Full Story »

Last season’s Carabao Cup semi-finalists Southampton were stunned in the opening round of this year’s competition with a 3-1 defeat at Gillingham.Ashley Nadesan’s early strike and Robbie McKenzie’s double helped Neil Harris’ League Two side spring a shock against their Championship opponents, with Carlos Alcaraz’s strike proving nothing more than a consolation...Full Story »

Southampton have rejected a new offer from Liverpool for midfielder Romeo Lavia. The Reds have offered £46m, including bonuses, for the Belgian - their third proposal of the summer. But Saints have rejected the bid insisting Lavia will not leave for less than £50m, says BBC Sport. Lavia was left on the bench for Southampton's victory over Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night. He j...Full Story »

Southampton boss Russell Martin praised Che Adams’ character after he stepped off the bench to score a late winner as the Saints marked their Sky Bet Championship return with a 2-1 victory at Sheffield Wednesday.Adams was left out in favour of Adam Armstrong, who gave the visitors the lead, but came on and changed the course of the game with his late strike that silenced the taunting home ...Full Story »

Che Adams climbed off the bench to score a late winner for Southampton on their Sky Bet Championship return and silence taunts of the Sheffield Wednesday fans.Adams entered the pitch to a chorus of boos due to his association with Sheffield United but eight minutes later he was celebrating scoring the 87th-minute goal that earned the Saints a 2-1 victory at Hillsborough.It had looked like the Sa...Full Story »

Liverpool are set to finalise deal for Romeo Lavia as the Reds are ready to match Southampton's asking price. WHAT HAPPENED? The Reds are closing in on signing Lavia from Southampton as they are reportedly ready to match the Saints' asking price of £40m ($51) plus add-ons for the midfielder, according to Sacha Tavolieri. He further reports that Lavia is very keen to join the Premier Leag...Full Story »

Liverpool are preparing a second bid for Southampton's Romeo Lavia this week. The Reds want to secure the young central midfielder before the Premier League season begins. Per The Mirror, a second bid will push the transfer closer to the £50 million that Southampton want. The Championship side are willing to sell Lavia, but only if their terms are met in full. Chelsea also retain an i...Full Story »

Chukwueze to complete AC Milan move on Wednesday Samuel Chukwueze will arrive in Italy on Wednesday to complete a transfer to AC Milan, says Sky Sport. He will undergo a medical and finalise a transfer to the Serie A side from Villarreal. Dybala rejects Chelsea to sign Roma extension Paulo Dybala has turned down an offer to join Chelsea this summer, Calciomercato reports. The Argentine ha...Full Story »