Rothwell, Joe Joe Rothwell (Southampton) gets a yellow card.
Aribo, Joe Joe Aribo for Southampton has been booked by Stuart Attwell and will miss the next match due to a suspension.
Mundle, Romaine Ekwah, Pierre Anthony Hayes is making the team's fourth substitution at St. Mary's Stadium with Pierre Ekwah replacing Romaine Mundle.
Adams, Che Mara, Sekou The home team replace Che Adams with Sekou Mara.
Rothwell, Joe (Scorer) Great finish from Joe Rothwell to give Southampton a 4-2 lead.
Rothwell, Joe (Scorer) Joe Rothwell is on target to give Southampton a 3-2 advantage.
Stephens, Jack Bree, James Russell Martin is making the team's fourth substitution at St. Mary's Stadium with James Bree replacing Jack Stephens.
Armstrong, Stuart Rothwell, Joe Southampton make their third substitution with Joe Rothwell replacing Stuart Armstrong.
Bellingham, Jobe (Scorer) Jobe Bellingham grabs a goal to bring things level at 2-2 at St. Mary's Stadium.
Ballard, Daniel Styles, Callum Callum Styles is replacing Daniel Ballard for Sunderland at St. Mary's Stadium.
Hjelde, Leo Fuhr Leo Fuhr Hjelde (Sunderland) gets a yellow card.
Mundle, Romaine (Scorer) Neill, Dan (Assist) Goal! Sunderland reduce the deficit to 2-1 through Romaine Mundle.
That's a fine assist from Dan Neill.
Brooks, David Sulemana, Kamaldeen Kamaldeen Sulemana is replacing David Brooks for the home team.
Smallbone, William Aribo, Joe The home team have replaced William Smallbone with Joe Aribo. This is the first substitution made today by Russell Martin.
Rigg, Chris Aouchiche, Adil Anthony Hayes (Sunderland) is making a second substitution, with Adil Aouchiche replacing Chris Rigg.
Burstow, Mason Rusyn, Nazary Nazary Rusyn is on a sub for Mason Burstow for Sunderland.
Armstrong, Adam (Scorer) Southampton are going well in Southampton. They now lead 2-0 thanks to a Adam Armstrong penalty.
Ballard, Daniel Daniel Ballard (Sunderland) has received a first yellow card.
Armstrong, Stuart (Scorer) Goal! Stuart Armstrong gives Southampton a 1-0 lead.
Seelt, Jenson Jenson Seelt is booked for the away team.
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ChampionshipSunderlandChampionshipSouthamptonSouthamptonPremier LeaguePremier LeagueEFL CupPremier LeaguePremier LeagueSunderlandChampionshipChampionshipChampionshipChampionshipEFL Cup| Pos | Team | W | D | L | M | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Brom | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | Sunderland | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Blackburn | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 11 |
Southampton FC is set to host Sunderland AFC in a Championship match scheduled for Saturday, 9 March 2024, at 15:00 UTC. The match will be played at St. Mary's Stadium, the home ground of Southampton.
Southampton FC is currently in 4th place in the Championship standings, while Sunderland AFC is positioned at 10th. This game carries significance for both sides, with the home team aiming to solidify their place at the top of the table and the visitors looking to climb higher in the rankings.
The last encounter between these two teams resulted in a commanding victory for Sunderland AFC, who won 5-0 on 2nd September 2023. This has been their only meeting, according to the head-to-head statistics, giving Sunderland AFC a 1-0 lead over Southampton FC, with no draws recorded. Specifically, Sunderland has secured one win at home while Southampton FC has yet to register a win at home or as guests against Sunderland AFC.
The match predictions suggest a higher probability of a Southampton win, with odds indicating a 54.37% chance. The possibility of a draw is set at 22.19%, while Sunderland AFC has a 23.44% chance of taking the victory on the road. Betting odds from bet365 reflect these predictions, offering odds of 1.44 for a Southampton FC win, 4.5 for a draw, and 7 for a Sunderland AFC win.
There are no transmissions listed, suggesting that the match may not be available for live streaming or television broadcast. Fans looking to follow the game may need to check with local providers or club channels for any late announcements regarding coverage.
