Southampton news

• New date and kick-off time set for Saints trip to Leicester City in Championship

  19-01-2026 19:00
  
  Southampton's rearranged Championship away fixture against Leicester City is set to take place on Tuesday, February 10, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45pm.
  
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• Man robbed at knifepoint in city centre park

  19-01-2026 16:15
  
  A man was robbed at knifepoint by two men at a city centre park.
  
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• Police crackdown launched on anti-social driving in Netley Abbey

  19-01-2026 15:28
  
  Police have put reckless drivers on notice after angry residents in Netley Abbey demanded action over dangerous and anti-social driving through the village.
  
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• 'Fresh start' - Bazunu explains motivation behind loan switch to Stoke

  19-01-2026 15:00
  
  Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu explained his loan move to Stoke City was motivated by a desire for a “fresh start” away from Southampton.
  
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• Parker 'disappointed' after Saints Women knocked out of FA Cup in extra-time

  19-01-2026 12:10
  
  Southampton FC Women boss Simon Parker is “disappointed” after his side were knocked out of the FA Cup in extra time by Bristol City.
  
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• Boy, 17, charged after woman sexually assaulted

  19-01-2026 10:37
  
  A teenager has been charged after a woman was sexually assaulted in Southampton
  
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• Man charged with multiple drug supply offences after 'attempting to flee from police'

  19-01-2026 10:10
  
  A man has been charged with multiple drug supply offences after he attempted to flee from police.
  
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• Multi-vehicle crash causing delays on two motorways - live updates

  19-01-2026 09:06
  
  Commuters are facing rush-hour delays on two Hampshire motorways
  
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• Drivers facing rush-hour delays on two motorways - live updates

  19-01-2026 09:06
  
  Commuters are facing rush-hour delays on two Hampshire motorways
  
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• Two men jailed for fire 'pranks' in John Lewis toilets in Southampton

  19-01-2026 04:30
  
  Two men have been jailed after starting blazes in the toilet of the biggest retailer in the city causing the store to evacuate.
  
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• Thief who stole Barbour coats and handbags from John Lewis jailed - In the Dock

  19-01-2026 04:30
  
  Here are the latest cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court
  
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• The glorious day Eastleigh was saturated in soot

  19-01-2026 04:30
  
  It was an age which, for all its lack of sophistication, had a sense of hands-on fun which seems to be missing today.
  
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• Southampton Patriots leader steps down after abuse and threats

  19-01-2026 04:30
  
  A leader of the group known as Southampton Patriots has stood down after receiving what he described as threatening and hateful messages aimed at him and his family
  
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• 'More profound' - Eckert insists honest conversations must bring Saints together

  19-01-2026 04:30
  
  Tonda Eckert insisted Southampton's honest conversations must bring them closer together as they look to put their issues right this week.
  
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• Major road linking Hedge End to M27 closed for days due to flooding

  19-01-2026 04:30
  
  A major road in Hedge End is being closed for days due to flooding.
  
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• Major food and drink expo announces key speakers for upcoming event

  19-01-2026 04:30
  
  The Central South Food & Drink Trade Expo 2026, taking place in Southampton, has announced its key hospitality speakers.
  
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• Inside Dusty Springfield's backstage dressing room in Southampton

  19-01-2026 04:30
  
  Behind the panda-eye mascara lay a gritty, sensual voice that spun out a fabled list of hits including Son of a Preacher Man
  
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• Drivers warned as West End High Street set to be hit by road works

  19-01-2026 04:30
  
  Motorists in West End are being warned to expect delays as two sets of roadworks are scheduled to take place on key routes over the coming weeks.
  
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• Saints facing worst-case scenario of repeated mistakes as fans lose faith

  18-01-2026 14:00
  
  Southampton are back where they started under Tonda Eckert, closer to the relegation zone than they are to the Championship play-offs.
  
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• When Royal visitor opened lodge in the New Forest as hundreds gathered

  18-01-2026 04:30
  
  Clad in a fawn-coloured checked coat and black boots, she wasn't just there as a royal dignitary.
  
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• Player ratings as Saints maintain low bar during defeat to Hull

  18-01-2026 04:30
  
  Errors, poor defending and wasted chances led to Southampton FC suffering a 2-1 defeat to Hull City on Saturday, despite registering 22 shots.
  
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• Man who stole from church and assaulted bus driver sent to prison

  18-01-2026 04:30
  
  A man who stole froma church, damaged a bus and assaulted its driver has been jailed
  
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• Man accused of exposing himself in woman’s home appears in court

  18-01-2026 04:30
  
  A trial date has been set for a Southampton man charged in connection with an exposure incident that took place at a woman's home in Southampton.
  
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• Man, 20, dies after taking MDMA on night out

  18-01-2026 04:30
  
  An inquest has opened into the death of a Dorset man who died after taking MDMA in Southampton.
  
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• How did this well-known New Forest landmark get its name? Was it down to a typo?

  18-01-2026 04:30
  
  The name Balmer Lawn provides an interesting example of map and linguistic drift. A relatively impressive-sounding name today, it in fact derives from a historical mapping typo from the original name of Palmers Water or Palmers Lawn.
  
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• Get ready for '90 minutes of ritualised ecstasy' at Mayflower Theatre

  18-01-2026 04:30
  
  International dance theatre returns to Mayflower Theatre Southampton next month with '90 minutes of ritualised ecstasy'
  
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• Almost 200 hens looking for new homes in Southampton

  18-01-2026 04:30
  
  Nearly 200 ex-commercial hens are seeking new homes at a British Hen Welfare Trust rehoming event in Southampton.
  
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• Saints need to get back to basics - Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways

  17-01-2026 21:30 via bbc.com
  Final Score pundit Aaron McLean gives his five takeaways from what we learned across the Championship, League One and League Two this weekend.
  
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• Coventry back on track but Baggies in trouble - Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways

  17-01-2026 21:30 via bbc.com
  Final Score pundit Aaron McLean gives his five takeaways from what we learned across the Championship, League One and League Two this weekend.
  
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• Dispersal order in place for football match

  17-01-2026 20:30 via bbc.com
  The order runs from 09:00 to 21:00 GMT on Saturday for the Eastleigh-Aldershot game at Silverlake Stadium.
  
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• Eckert on defeat to Hull: 'The chances that we created are enough to win three games'

  17-01-2026 20:13
  
  Southampton FC boss Tonda Eckert felt his side created enough chances to beat Hull City during their 2-1 defeat at St Mary's.
  
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• Eckert not worried about his future after home truths in Saints dressing room

  17-01-2026 19:41
  
  Tonda Eckert insisted he is not concerned about his future at Southampton FC following home truths in the dressing room after a 2-1 defeat to Hull City.
  
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• Eckert not worried about future after home truths in Saints dressing room

  17-01-2026 19:41
  
  Tonda Eckert insisted he is not concerned about his future at Southampton FC following home truths in the dressing room after a 2-1 defeat to Hull City.
  
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• 'We did enough to win the game' - Eckert

  17-01-2026 19:38 via bbc.com
  Southampton manager Tonda Eckert believes his side did enough to beat Hull City, despite losing 2-1 at St Mary's.
  
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• 'I was confident but never comfortable' - Mousinho

  17-01-2026 19:26 via bbc.com
  Portsmouth manager John Mousinho admits the result was what really mattered as they beat Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 at Hillsborough.
  
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• Stewart strike not enough as Saints their own worst enemy in Hull defeat

  17-01-2026 17:57
  
  Southampton FC were the architects of their own downfall during a 2-1 loss to Hull, which extended their winless run to seven games.
  
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• Charity's concern over contaminated blood payouts

  17-01-2026 17:37 via bbc.com
  Hepatitis C Trust calls payouts for men infected with HIV and hepatitis as children "wholly inadequate".
  
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• Man arrested after vehicle theft spree in Warsash and Locks Heath

  17-01-2026 15:20
  
  Police in Fareham arrested a man in his 30s after a series of thefts from vehicles reported in Warsash and Locks Heath.
  
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• South weekly quiz: What TV show are pubs screening?

  17-01-2026 13:42 via bbc.com
  Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
  
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• Championship - Wasteful Saints beaten by Hull - As it happened

  17-01-2026 13:30
  
  Live Championship updates, Southampton FC vs Hull City from St Mary's.
  
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• Championship - Live updates as Saints revert to back-five against Hull

  17-01-2026 13:30
  
  Live Championship updates, Southampton FC vs Hull City from St Mary's.
  
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• Championship - Live updates as Saints pull one back against Hull

  17-01-2026 13:30
  
  Live Championship updates, Southampton FC vs Hull City from St Mary's.
  
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• Championship - Live updates as Saints gift Hull easy goal at St Mary's

  17-01-2026 13:30
  
  Live Championship updates, Southampton FC vs Hull City from St Mary's.
  
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• Championship - Live updates as Saints fans chant against Sport Republic

  17-01-2026 13:30
  
  Live Championship updates, Southampton FC vs Hull City from St Mary's.
  
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• Championship - Live updates as Saints aim to end winless run vs Hull

  17-01-2026 13:30
  
  Live Championship updates, Southampton FC vs Hull City from St Mary's.
  
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• Council warns drivers of delays on the road ahead of Saints game

  17-01-2026 13:22
  
  The Council is warning drivers of city centre delays as saints take on Hull at St Marys this afternoon.
  
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• Fraser in Australia to finalise loan move away from Saints

  17-01-2026 12:34
  
  Southampton FC winger Ryan Fraser is in Australia to finalise a loan move to Western Sydney Wanderers, the Daily Echo understands.
  
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• Cruise ship set to return to Southampton for first time in 25 years

  17-01-2026 12:26
  
  A popular cruise ship is returning to Southampton for the first time in 25 years.
  
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• National Highways issues M27 resurfacing update as project nears completion

  17-01-2026 12:09
  
  National Highways has said the major M27 resurfacing scheme between junctions 5 and 7 is entering its final phase.
  
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• Trainline closed for repairs after landslip

  17-01-2026 08:15 via bbc.com
  Passengers going between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier will need to use a rail replacement bus.
  
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