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• 'Not the plan' - Eckert explains why Charles made injury return in unusual position

  24-01-2026 13:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Tonda Eckert explained that he does not plan to continue using Shea Charles as a number 10 after he returned to the Southampton side in that role.
  
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• Former Saints player becomes co-owner of club in United Arab Emirates

  24-01-2026 12:45 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Former Southampton FC player Jason Puncheon has become co-owner and head of football operations of UAE second-tier side Arabian Falcons.
  
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• Huge dispersal order to be enforced in Portsmouth for south coast derby

  24-01-2026 10:49 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  A dispersal order is set to be enforced in Portsmouth to support public safety during a high-profile football match
  
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• TV details: How to watch Portsmouth vs Saints live as south coast derby returns

  24-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC make their return to Portsmouth's Fratton Park for the first time in nearly seven years when they take on their rivals in a lunchtime kick-off.
  
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• Southampton pub to open at 5am ahead of Saints v Pompey derby

  24-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  The South Coast derby takes place this weekend as Saints travel to Pompey for a league fixture this Sunday, January 25.
  
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• Saints v Pompey - some of the best pictures from one of football's great rivalries

  24-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  For Southampton FC fans, the South Coast Derby transcends a mere ninety-minute encounter; it represents a hereditary passion passed down through the foundations of the Dell to the stands of St Marys.
  
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• Police warning as bringing this one item could see fans banned from Fratton Park

  24-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Hampshire police have issued a warning to fans not to bring one item ahead of the Portsmouth v Southampton match at Fratton Park.
  
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• 'Enjoy it' - Jander hoping to repeat derby day feeling after success in Germany

  24-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton midfielder Caspar Jander is hoping to recapture the derby-winning feeling when Saints face rivals Portsmouth on Sunday afternoon.
  
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• Benali on Portsmouth: 'I want our players to mirror what this game means to us fans'

  24-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  There is no escaping how important tomorrow's game against Portsmouth is. I do not need to remind fans how significant it is. I just hope the players mirror what it means to us.
  
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• 'Whether we win, lose or draw' - Portsmouth's Mousinho makes public offer to Eckert

  23-01-2026 14:58 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has offered Tonda Eckert a post-match drink at Fratton Park, after his spat with former Southampton boss Will Still.
  
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• Saints reportedly only keen on overseas exit for out-of-favour winger

  23-01-2026 13:27 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC are said to only want an overseas exit for out-of-favour winger Sam Edozie, with several clubs reportedly interested.
  
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• 'We wanted to keep him' - Jones keen to strike deal to bring Bree back to Charlton

  23-01-2026 11:50 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones insisted he wanted to keep on-loan defender James Bree before the full-back returned to Southampton.
  
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• Fellows hoping Saints will 'give it a better go' against Portsmouth this time

  23-01-2026 11:22 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Tom Fellows hopes Southampton FC can "give it a better go" against Portsmouth on Sunday following a drab 0-0 draw in the reverse fixture.
  
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• Eckert calls for 'cool heads and hot hearts' as Saints prepare to visit Portsmouth

  23-01-2026 11:07 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC head coach Tonda Eckert has called for "cool heads and hot hearts", as his players prepare to visit Hampshire rivals Portsmouth.
  
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• Every word Eckert said on facing Portsmouth, lessons from September and Charles back

  23-01-2026 11:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Every word Southampton FC head coach Tonda Eckert said ahead of his Saints side facing Hampshire rivals Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Sunday.
  
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• Premier League strugglers reportedly interested in signing Harwood-Bellis

  23-01-2026 10:14 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Premier League strugglers Burnley are reportedly interested in signing Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis this month or in the summer.
  
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• Fraser completes permanent St Mary's exit to join Australian A-League side

  22-01-2026 23:36 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton winger Ryan Fraser has departed the club, joining Australian A-League outfit Western Sydney Wanderers until the end of the season.
  
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• Saints and Coventry City punished by FA after charge for scuffle at St Mary's

  22-01-2026 17:59 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton and Coventry City have both been fined following an incident after their Championship meeting at St Mary’s on Saturday, December 20.
  
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• Boss Wilder insists Blades '100 per cent' deserved to get a result at Saints

  22-01-2026 14:01 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder believes his side "100 per cent" deserved to get a result from their 1-0 defeat to Southampton FC at St Mary's.
  
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• Saints offering cheapest possible tickets for FA Cup clash with Leicester

  22-01-2026 13:41 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton season ticket holders are being offered the cheapest possible tickets permitted under FA Cup rules for next month’s tie against Leicester.
  
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• Stewart impact should make one thing crystal clear to Saints board this month

  22-01-2026 13:17 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Southampton scrapping with Sheffield United to finally end their miserable run made one thing clear.
  
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• Best photos as Saints end winless run with victory over Sheffield United

  22-01-2026 12:29 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton ended their seven-game winless run with a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United.
  
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• Stoke stung by fresh Bazunu injury after just one appearance on loan

  22-01-2026 12:17 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a thigh injury just one game into his loan spell at Stoke City.
  
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• 'We need that' - Eckert reveals Peretz detail that will please all Saints fans

  22-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert revealed Daniel Peretz was one of the players who spoke up to the group last week, despite signing weeks ago.
  
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• 'Small step' - Scienza calls for Saints to continue showing 'fight and desire'

  22-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Leo Scienza called on Saints to continue showing the "fight and desire" they demonstrated in their 1-0 win over Sheffield United.
  
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• Police warn fans 'don't let your club down' ahead of south coast derby on Sunday

  22-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  A major policing operation is being rolled out ahead of Sunday’s highly anticipated derby match between Southampton and Portsmouth.
  
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• Police reveal Saints fan escort plans ahead of south coast derby

  22-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Officers have revealed the travel pans for the South Coast derby as officers roll out managed coach travel, motorway escorts and multiple road closures.
  
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• Player ratings as Saints return to winning ways against Sheffield United

  22-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC were much improved, yet still lacked clinical finishing, as they returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United.
  
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• Every word Eckert said on beating Blades, formation change and Stewart up front

  22-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Every word Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert said on the 1-0 win over Sheffield United, which ended a seven-match Championship winless run.
  
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• 'A big one' - Eckert credits Saints for 'digging very deep' to beat Sheffield United

  21-01-2026 23:55 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC head coach Tonda Eckert labelled his side's 1-0 win over Sheffield United "a big one" as they ended their long winless league run.
  
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• Saints hold on to end winless run with victory over Sheffield United

  21-01-2026 22:39 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC ended a seven-game winless run with a much-needed but nerve-wracking 1-0 victory over Championship strugglers Sheffield United.
  
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• Championship - Saints beat Sheffield United - As it happened

  21-01-2026 18:43 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Live Championship updates as Southampton FC look to end their terrible form at home to Sheffield United.
  
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• Saints match at home against Watford to kick off one minute later than scheduled

  21-01-2026 12:28 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC will kick off one minute later than usual when they host Watford in the Championship, as football unites for a new BHF campaign.
  
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• Saints predicted team to face Sheffield United as Eckert makes dressing room point

  21-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has said he will make changes to his starting team to face Sheffield United, following Saturday's defeat to Hull City.
  
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• Saints loanee Brereton Diaz hits form with four goal contributions in four

  21-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton flop Ben Brereton Diaz has hit remarkable form for loan side Derby County, with a goal contribution in each of his last four appearances.
  
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• Saints hope Sheffield United do not rub genius free agent decision in their face

  21-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Less than a week after Southampton had confirmed the triumphant return of free agent Oriol Romeu, Sheffield United made a much more astute decision.
  
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• History backs Saints in St Mary's clash with Sheffield United - find out why

  21-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  For the Saints fans, this game is far more than an opportunity to collect three points.
  
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• Eckert challenges Saints players to 'find a deep desire to win'

  20-01-2026 23:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert raised some interesting questions when he challenged his players to find "desire to win" matches from within.
  
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• Eckert in 'constant conversation' with board as he plays down pressure on his job

  20-01-2026 16:27 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Head coach Tonda Eckert insisted he has always been in "constant conversation" with the Southampton board as he played down fears over his job.
  
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• Still admits 'there are things I'd do differently' as he reflects on Saints sacking

  20-01-2026 16:03 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Former Southampton manager Will Still has admitted "I didn't get everything right" during his spell at St Mary's, in a new statement issued this week.
  
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• Every word a firmer Eckert said on anger, accountability and Sheffield United

  20-01-2026 14:55 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Every word Southampton FC head coach Tonda Eckert said ahead of his Saints side's Championship clash with Sheffield United at St Mary's.
  
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• TV details: How to watch Saints vs Sheffield United in Championship

  20-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Pressure is on Southampton FC during a make-or-break week, as they face Sheffield United on Wednesday before a derby game against Portsmouth.
  
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• Lallana opens up on becoming U21s boss and being obliged to give back to Saints

  20-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Adam Lallana admitted he feels "obliged" to give back to the Saints academy in his first interview since becoming under-21s boss.
  
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• New date and kick-off time set for Saints trip to Leicester City in Championship

  19-01-2026 19:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  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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• 'Fresh start' - Bazunu explains motivation behind loan switch to Stoke

  19-01-2026 15:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  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 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  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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• Saints add former Hannover analyst to Eckert's backroom staff

  19-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC have added match analyst Eduard Schmidt to head coach Tonda Eckert's backroom staff, the Daily Echo understands.
  
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• 'More profound' - Eckert insists honest conversations must bring Saints together

  19-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  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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• Former EFL striker feels Saints 'will struggle to get anywhere near the play-offs'

  18-01-2026 15:52 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Former Championship striker Aaron McLean believes that Saints will "struggle to get anywhere near the play-offs" amid a seven-game winless run.
  
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• Saints facing worst-case scenario of repeated mistakes as fans lose faith

  18-01-2026 14:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  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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