Southampton vs Stoke preview: Jon Walters hoping to continue Euro form at St Mary's

A look ahead to the Premier League clas at St Mary's

Joe Ball
Friday 20 November 2015 13:46 GMT
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It’s a big game for…

Jonathan Walters: After securing Republic of Ireland’s place in Euro 2016 with two goals on Monday, Walters will be hoping to continue that form when Stoke travel to St Mary’s and help his side push closer to the Europa League places.

Best stat…

2: Southampton have scored a least two goals in nine of their last 10 home matches in the Premier League. Expect to see more goals this coming weekend.

Remember when…

Former Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic scored after just 13 seconds when the sides met at the Britannia Stadium in 2013.

Player to watch…

Virgil van Dijk: Southampton have only lost two Premier League games so far this season and that is down to their tight defence and their summer signing from Celtic. The big centre-back has also chipped in with two goals.

Past three meetings…

Stoke City 2 (Diouf, Adam) Southampton 1 (Schneiderlin)

Premier League, April 2015

Stoke City 2 (N’Zonzi, Diouf) Southampton 3 (Pellè 2, Long)

Capital One Cup, October 2014

Southampton 1 (Mané) Stoke City 0

Premier League October 2014

Form guide…

Southampton: WDDWWW

Stoke City: WWLWDW

Vital information…

Kick off: November 21st, 3pm

TV: Highlights, BBC1 10.20pm

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