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I dont think many will go that way, most that i know travelling are going up night before or at least doing some of the journey Friday stopping on the way. Trying to rely on the trains to get to Preston by midday is too risky!

Could be player comps from all the players who have now been told they'll be rested. When did we last take 5,500 that far up north? Obviously usually smaller allocations, perhaps Wigan in the FA Cup but that was a bit smaller

Weve had something like 8 games this month haven't we, FA Cup quarter final, FA Cup semi final, 2 away games abroad , certainly notice it on my bank balance

Why dont you think it matters? Finishing the season with a win and positivity matters Having home advantage in the 2nd leg matters - have a look at past play off results. If we can do that and rest some players then great, but at least have some of our 'rested' players on the bench ready to come on if needed.

Players notice it as well, message is clear - we know what's required in the play off home leg

Yeah we need him in there. Was on the bench at Swansea but mentioned he was carrying a 'knock' i think, came on briefly, then was in starting line up for Bristol City but dropped out at the last min, not seen any more details since?

Agree with you, atmosphere at times was superb as we got back into the game, one particular OWTS going around the whole stadium , players look exhausted, I think the fans are as well after the last month

Probably right, their 'replacements' should be good enough to come in, would be nice to enter the play offs on the back of a win rather than a run of 4 without just as Middlesbrough are finding form again

I think there will be loads of spares floating around for this now, taking 5.5k for a lunchtime ko in Preston was going to be a phenomenal effort even with promotion at stake , even more so now with another long trip to MIddlesbrough the following week

I agree, think that 4th place is important, Middlesbrough is tough enough without having to go there 2nd leg. We haven't been able to beat them in either game already this season, don't think we managed to beat them last time in the championship either, always feels like a bit of a bogey club

I think it would be a help to be at home 2nd leg , plus would rather go up there on a Saturday than midweek

Agree with you, Scienza very frustrating, having gone behind thought we did very well to get back into the game and take the lead. Players looked deflated at the end. 3 games without a win now, Middlesbrough in the play offs going to be bloody tough. Trip up there in January was a real low point in the season

Some pace in that Ipswich team, will be dangerous on the break, we struggle with that sometimes

Norwich away in Carabao Cup was as good as it got

That's my fear for tonight, Ipswich bringing full 3,008 away allocation, last thing i want is a defeat where we have to stand there listening to their celebrations. Would expect a bit of a hangover from Saturday though, no more songs about going to Wembley. This will be Ipswich's 3rd away game in 7 days having been to Charlton last Wednesday, West Brom on Saturday and Saints tonight so should match our fatigue, no idea if they have been rotating the squad much

It was our 3rd Wembley FA Cup semi final in 9 seasons , plus we'd had 2017 league cup final and recent play off final, we didn't need our Sat Navs to find Wembley, well trodden path

That's the odd thing isn't it, feels odd giving a season award to someone only here for half of it. Is Adam Armstrong still our top scorer?

Young player of the year? Or is he too old for that?

Usually presented before the last home game of the season, will that be tomorrow night vs Ipswich?

Could this suggest Preston will be yellow?

Few more seats released in case anyone is after a ticket https://tickets.southamptonfc.com/selection/event/seat?perfId=10228791353324&choiceSelectionDone=true&productId=10228791371395

Surely no lap of honour at the end though with the play offs still to come we'll have another home game

Unfortunately not was relying on the 2024 Leeds game for that particular moment

i don't think Saints have even spent a minute in the top 2 all season have we?, would be hilarious if we got a late goal at Preston to get into it , not going to happen though. Anyone know the odds on Saints to beat Ipswich and Preston and also Ipswich / Millwall failing to beat QPR / Oxford? Must be 100/1 surely

I remember 2012 when all Man City had to do was win at home to QPR to win the league, very nearly didn't until Aguero popped up in stoppage time, but yes that scenario of a comfortable Ipswich win is overwhelming favourite if they need it (I.e dont beat us already)