Stoke vs Southampton: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Stoke City prepare to host Southampton on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30 under referee Hallam, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Stoke City, currently 14th in the standings with 43 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 19 points. They've earned 21 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Southampton, sitting 10th with 46 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 17 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Stoke City and Southampton have favored Southampton, with Southampton claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Charlton Athletic, Stoke City recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Simkin, Cresswell, Wilmot, Phillips, Lawal, NZonzi, Seko, Thomas, Rigo, Rak-Sakyi, Cisse. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Southampton's last outing came against Leicester City, where they secured a 4-3 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Peretz, Welington, Stephens, Harwood-Bellis, Bree, Downes, Jander, Scienza, Azaz, Fellows, Archer. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Stoke City are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, Southampton are likely to mirror that shape. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Stoke City's fixtures have averaged 1.5 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Southampton's games average 2.8 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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