Southampton host Oxford United this Saturday at the St. Mary’s Stadium for round 39 of the EFL Championship.

Southampton have won 60 points to date and are placed in 6th position. In their last game, Tonda Eckert’s team won 1-0 against Norwich City (EFL Championship 2025/26).

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Oxford United have 39 points to their name this season and occupy 22nd position in the table. In their last fixture, Matt Bloomfield’s team shared the spoils 1-1 with Charlton Athletic (EFL Championship 2025/26).

The last meeting between the two teams ended with Oxford United winning 2-1.

Predicted lineups

Southampton: Daniel Peretz, James Bree, Jack Stephens, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Ryan Manning, Flynn Downes, Kuryu Matsuki, Samuel Edozie, Caspar Jander, Finn Azaz, Cyle Larin

Oxford United: Jamie Cumming, Jack Currie, Ciaron Brown, Michal Helik, Sam Long, Cameron Brannagan, Yunus Konak, Aidomo Emakhu, Jamie Donley, Stan Mills, Will Lankshear

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Southampton

• Alex McCarthy – Wrist Injury

Oxford United

• Brian De Keersmaecker – Shoulder Injury

Last starting XIs

Southampton ( vs Norwich City 2026-03-18): Daniel Peretz, James Bree, Jack Stephens, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Ryan Manning, Flynn Downes, Kuryu Matsuki, Finn Azaz, Caspar Jander, Samuel Edozie, Cyle Larin

Oxford United ( vs Charlton Athletic 2026-03-14): Jamie Cumming, Sam Long, Ciaron Brown, Michal Helik, Jack Currie, Yunus Konak, Cameron Brannagan, Stan Mills, Jamie Donley, Aidomo Emakhu, Will Lankshear