Southampton news

• Saints finalise deal to appoint experienced assistant manager under Still

  13-06-2025 18:10 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton are set to appoint Paul Trollope as their new assistant Saints manager under Will Still, with official announcement to follow in coming days.
  
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• Saints striker returns to club following early conclusion of loan deal

  05-01-2026 18:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton academy striker Princewill Ehibhatiomhan has returned to Saints following the early conclusion of his loan spell at Swindon Town.
  
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• Benali on Tour fundraiser set to return for 2026 with biggest challenge to date

  05-01-2026 16:04 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Benali on Tour is set to return in 2026, as former Southampton defender Franny Benali leads supporters across 10 iconic Lake District summits.
  
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• 'Have to react' - Armstrong slams 'sloppy' defending and missed chances at Boro

  05-01-2026 15:32 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC forward Adam Armstrong slammed missed chances and sloppy defending in the embarrassing 4-0 Saints defeat at Middlesbrough.
  
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• Saints mark four year anniversary of Sport Republic in only way they know how

  05-01-2026 13:32 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  January 4 is beginning to become a bit of a bogey day for Southampton FC, as the fourth anniversary of Sport Republic's arrival went without celebration.
  
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• Saints player ratings as only one player escapes Middlesbrough with any credit

  05-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC set an early low standard for 2026 as they were thumped 4-0 at promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough on Sunday.
  
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• Every word Saints boss Eckert said on Boro humiliation, resilience and new staff

  05-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Every word Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert said after his side's embarrassing 4-0 defeat at Championship hopefuls Middlesbrough.
  
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• 'Definitely an option' - Eckert boosted by Saints forward's return from injury

  05-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC's Tonda Eckert expects Ross Stewart will be an option for him up front in the coming games after the forward's latest return from injury.
  
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• Eckert on players not going to fans at Boro: 'We need to represent this club better'

  04-01-2026 19:20 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC boss Tonda Eckert believes his players should represent the club in a better way after being asked about their response to a 4-0 defeat.
  
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• Eckert insists Saints were 'clearly on top' until collapse at Middlesbrough

  04-01-2026 19:11 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC head coach Tonda Eckert insisted "we saw two games" at Boro, and that his side "were clearly on top" for 55 minutes of the 4-0 loss.
  
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• Middlesbrough put shameful Saints to the sword with four goals in second half

  04-01-2026 17:55 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Middlesbrough had not scored in four games before facing Tonda Eckert's hapless Saints, whom they demolished 4-0 at Riverside Stadium.
  
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• Saints appoint former Bristol Rovers and Swindon manager as assistant coach

  04-01-2026 14:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC have appointed former Bristol Rovers, Swindon Town and Charlton Athletic manager Ben Garner as Tonda Eckert's assistant coach.
  
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• Championship - Saints thrashed by Boro - As it happened

  04-01-2026 13:14 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Live Championship updates from the Riverside Stadium as Southampton FC face Middlesbrough.
  
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• Championship - Live updates as Stewart returns for Saints at Middlesborough

  04-01-2026 13:14 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Live Championship updates from the Riverside Stadium as Southampton FC face Middlesbrough.
  
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• Championship - Live updates as sorry Saints three goals down at Middlesbrough

  04-01-2026 13:14 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Live Championship updates from the Riverside Stadium as Southampton FC face Middlesbrough.
  
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• Championship - Live updates as sorry Saints four goals down at Middlesbrough

  04-01-2026 13:14 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Live Championship updates from the Riverside Stadium as Southampton FC face Middlesbrough.
  
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• Championship - Live updates as Saints face goal-shy Boro at Riverside

  04-01-2026 13:14 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Live Championship updates from the Riverside Stadium as Southampton FC face Middlesbrough.
  
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• Championship - Live Saints updates waste three big chances at Middlesbrough

  04-01-2026 13:14 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Live Championship updates from the Riverside Stadium as Southampton FC face Middlesbrough.
  
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• Championship - Live Saints updates as Azaz spurns gifted chance at Boro

  04-01-2026 13:14 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Live Championship updates from the Riverside Stadium as Southampton FC face Middlesbrough.
  
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• Portsmouth become second Championship club to postpone game due to frozen pitch

  04-01-2026 12:21 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Two Championship clubs have postponed today's matches due to the weather, with Portsmouth and Sheffield United reporting frozen pitches.
  
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• Saints predicted team to face Middlesbrough on ice cold day in the North

  04-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC will have to brave the elements as well as one of the Championship's best to end their five-game winless run at Middlesbrough.
  
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• Saints handed potential fitness boost as returning striker travels to Middlesbrough

  03-01-2026 22:41 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC head coach Tonda Eckert may have been handed a fitness boost as Ross Stewart was filmed with the squad travelling to Middlesbrough.
  
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• Another Bundesliga team reportedly express interest in signing Downs from Saints

  03-01-2026 11:57 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Weder Bremen are the latest Bundesliga club to reportedly express their interest in signing Southampton FC forward Damion Downs.
  
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• Another Bundesliga team reportedly exploring deal to sign Downs from Saints

  03-01-2026 11:57 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Weder Bremen are the latest Bundesliga club to reportedly express their interest in signing Southampton FC forward Damion Downs.
  
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• Why Middlesbrough vs Saints is not on TV - despite being played on Sunday

  03-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton head to potential promotion rivals Middlesbrough on Sunday, and you might expect to be able to watch the fixture live from home on TV.
  
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• Eckert expecting 'excellent performance' from Azaz on return to his former club

  03-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert expects an "excellent performance" from frontman Finn Azaz on his return to former club Middlesbrough FC.
  
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• Benali: 'The first game of 2026 was not where Southampton Football Club needs to be'

  03-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Benali: First of all, I want to wish every Southampton FC fan a Happy New Year. I hope 2026 is a healthy and prosperous one for you and your families.
  
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• 'I really like it here' - Jelert on Saints spell and false transfer gossip in Turkey

  02-01-2026 18:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Lona defender Elias Jelert is excited to finally show Southampton FC fans what he is about after frustration due to injuries and bizarre transfer rumours.
  
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• Saints academy coach who left last summer set to manage Chelsea against Man City

  02-01-2026 14:41 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Former Southampton academy coach Calum McFarlane, who left the under-21s in 2025, is set to manage Chelsea's first team against Manchester City.
  
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• Former Saints goalkeeper signs surprise short-term deal at neighbours AFC Bournemouth

  02-01-2026 14:19 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Former Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster has signed a short-term deal with AFC Bournemouth and will go straight onto their bench against Arsenal.
  
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