Russell Martin Archives: 12/2023

The games are coming thick and fast for Russell Martin’s Southampton side, with Blackburn Rovers visiting St Mary’s on Saturday for the third game in a week.

Southampton had to settle for a draw away at play-off hopefuls for the second time in four days on Wednesday night as they drew 1-1 with Coventry City.

Southampton face the second game of a three-match week as they travel to Coventry City on Wednesday night, with Russell Martin likely to have to rely on the depth of his squad.

Southampton extended their unbeaten run to 12 games on Saturday, but left Vicarage Road disappointed as Watford’s last gasp leveller meant it was one point rather than three.

Southampton were on the brink of a third consecutive win on Saturday, but a 96th minute Watford equaliser meant the Saints had to settle for one point rather than three.

It looked for all the world like Southampton had successfully negotiated a tricky test at Vicarage Road before Watford were gifted a 96th minute equaliser.

When Kamaldeen Sulemana went off injured in the first half against Bristol City two games ago, it was a surprise to see the winger replaced by striker Che Adams.

Southampton have received disappointing injury news recently, with both Kamaldeen Sulemana and summer signing Ross Stewart both suffering injuries that will see them out until the new year.

Southampton will have been grateful for a free week leading up to this weekend’s clash with Watford following last Saturday’s 2-0 win over Cardiff City,…

Southampton make the relatively short journey to Watford on Saturday, as they look to secure their third consecutive win and extend their unbeaten run to 12 games.