Match previews

Match Preview: Southampton vs City

19th December

The Imps will take on Southampton in the Carabao Cup fourth round at St Mary’s Stadium on Tuesday 20 December (7:45pm KO).

All the key information ahead of the fixture in Hampshire can be found in this match preview.

TICKET INFORMATION

Subject to availability, tickets will be available to purchase on the day from St Mary’s Stadium.

Around 1,500 City supporters have already secured their seat for the round of 16 tie.

Any tickets not collected will be sent to Southampton for collection on matchday from Ticket Office 3 - which will open around three hours prior to kick-off.

MATCH COVERAGE

Imps supporters who are unable to make it to St Mary’s Stadium can follow the action with regular updates on the club’s official Twitter page. You will also be able to catch updates on other social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram.

iFollow Imps subscribers can also watch all the reaction, including post-match interviews and match highlights.

UK-based and international supporters can listen to live match commentary using an iFollow Imps audio pass - which can be bought HERE.

SOUTHAMPTON

Nickname: The Saints

Founded: 1885

Stadium: St Mary’s Stadium

Manager: Nathan Jones

Top scorer: Che Adams (six goals)

League position: 19th (Premier League)

LAST TIME OUT

Imps 4-2 Everton U21

Papa Johns Trophy round of 16

Imps: Wright, Poole, Jackson, Hopper © (House 73’), O’Connor, Mandroiu (Garrick 69’), Sorensen (Sanders 69’), Eyoma, Roughan (Robson 87’), Virtue, Diamond. Subs (not used): Rushworth, Vernam, Ahui.

Liverpool 3-1 Southampton

Premier League

Southampton: Bazunu, Bella-Cotchap (Lyanco 72’), Caleta-Car (Maitland-Niles 59’), Salisu, Elyounoussi, Ward-Prowse, S. Armstrong (Walcott 58’), Lavia (Aribo 82’), Perraud, A. Armstrong (Edozie 59’), Adams. Subs (not used): McCarthy, Mara, Djenepo, Diallo.

LEAGUE FORM

Imps: DDWLD

Southampton: WDLLL

KENNEDY’S THOUGHTS

Hear from the head coach below…