Saints v Derby - Saturday 3pm

[saintant]

9 hours ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

Scrappy 1-0 win

Convincing 4-0 win.

[Scummer]

11 hours ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said:

Would prefer him being fit to play....would be one less striker to be concerned about.

He's actually looked surprisingly good for Derby. I think we just massively misused him. He seems to play more the Azaz role for them, not stuck out on the wing 

[Sheaf Saint]

49 minutes ago, Scummer said:

He's actually looked surprisingly good for Derby. I think we just massively misused him. He seems to play more the Azaz role for them, not stuck out on the wing 

WTF was that all about? He so obviously doesn't have the attributes to be a winger. It's no wonder he looked so out of his depth for us.

The old proverb about judging a fish by its ability to climb a tree springs to mind.

[Charlie Wayman]

On 08/04/2026 at 09:05, TheAlehouseBrawlers said:

I’ve read they’re a physical side and will be aggressive and shithousing all over the pitch, fortunately we can do a bit of that ourselves now so should be a feisty affair. “Get into ‘em”

Can't see it being an open game, expecting Deby to sit in a low block and try to frustate us all afternoon. They'll come for a draw and hope they can fluke one against the run of play.

I'd start Larin and Matsuki to give us a bit of physicality against their defenders. The fancy suff can come later.

Peretz; Bree THB Stevens Manning; Downes Jander Azaz; Matsuki Larin Scienza

[Willo of Whiteley]

2 hours ago, saintant said:

Convincing 4-0 win.

I’m more a fan of this 😉

[BotleySaint]

Feels like we are due a wobble. But I also wouldn't be surprised if we win 5-0.

The confidence and belief pumping through the team since that Leicester comeback is incredible.

[Scummer]

Just noticed there are rail replacement buses from Woolston to Central, for anyone arriving from the east

[LiberalCommunist]

This week has felt so damn long since we beat Wrexham. At least we'll be well rested! 

[BarberSaint]

19 hours ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

Scrappy 1-0 win

Which we'd all take. 

[OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint]

8 hours ago, Charlie Wayman said:

I'd start Larin and Matsuki to give us a bit of physicality against their defenders.

 

6 hours ago, BotleySaint said:

I also wouldn't be surprised if we win 5-0.

My first ever Saints game was watching 5-0 against Derby. Would round off a great week if we could do oit again but these guys are coming for a draw and looking to catch us on the break.

Not convinced Matsuki gives physicality but I'd also like Larin to start. Fellows with the crosses and Larin to knock them in...with an early goal just like we did to Oxford.

[Football Special]

4 hours ago, Scummer said:

Just noticed there are rail replacement buses from Woolston to Central, for anyone arriving from the east

Its not just from the East, its Southampton Central so all directions impacted. A mate of mine travels down from London for home games,  honestly its been shit all season hardly ever just a normal direct train to Southampton 

Will certainly add to traffic with a sold out St Mary's , few cruise ships in as well that always adds to the gridlock 

[Verbal]

4 hours ago, Scummer said:

Just noticed there are rail replacement buses from Woolston to Central, for anyone arriving from the east

I'll just stick with my camel, thanks all the same. 

[Football Special]

12 minutes ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said:

 

My first ever Saints game was watching 5-0 against Derby. Would round off a great week if we could do oit again but these guys are coming for a draw and looking to catch us on the break.

Not convinced Matsuki gives physicality but I'd also like Larin to start. Fellows with the crosses and Larin to knock them in...with an early goal just like we did to Oxford.

Matsuki will no doubt be very keen to recreate his idol Tadanari Lee goal against Derby. 

 

[Gloucester Saint]

9 minutes ago, Verbal said:

I'll just stick with my camel, thanks all the same. 

Didn’t realise Guido Carrillo was back in town. Kind of him to give you a lift.

[Stud mark of doom]

4 hours ago, Scummer said:

Just noticed there are rail replacement buses from Woolston to Central, for anyone arriving from the east

Can’t be much difference walking from Woolston versus walking from central station? 

[trousers]

9 minutes ago, Stud mark of doom said:

Can’t be much difference walking from Woolston versus walking from central station? 

Woolston is actual 5 minutes closer to St Mary's than Central 

[Scummer]

11 minutes ago, trousers said:

Woolston is actual 5 minutes closer to St Mary's than Central 

A lot worse for pubs though, and on the way home the train is usually full when it gets to Woolston

[trousers]

2 minutes ago, Scummer said:

A lot worse for pubs though, and on the way home the train is usually full when it gets to Woolston

Yeah, true, but i was replying in the context that Central is closed tomorrow...

Edited 19 hours ago by trousers

[St. Ciervo]

We are on cloud 9. I have been conditioned to expect the worst next. 

[Convict Colony]

Derby are points grinders but seem to lose the bigger games so i will go with 2-0 with the proviso that Leo replaces Edozie on the left.

[coalman]

After our miserable season last time and start this time, I'd forgotten what it was like to look forward to Saturdays. Now I'm waiting for the hope to betray me.

4-1 to Saints

[Sheaf Saint]

34 minutes ago, coalman said:

After our miserable season last time and start this time, I'd forgotten what it was like to look forward to Saturdays. Now I'm waiting for the hope to betray me.

4-1 to Saints

I know the feeling only too well. I've remained extremely cautious during our recent run, even as the team have consistently proven my fears of messing up to be unfounded. So I'm really hoping that by finally predicting a comfortable win  today, I haven't cursed us to end the run.

[Saint86]

A good win today could be massive. Millwall dropped points last night, Ipswich have Norwich away, and Portsmouth may do us a favour at Boro (and if not they're staring relegation right in the face so silver linings).

[RedWillie]

14 hours ago, Football Special said:

Its not just from the East, its Southampton Central so all directions impacted. A mate of mine travels down from London for home games,  honestly its been shit all season hardly ever just a normal direct train to Southampton 

Will certainly add to traffic with a sold out St Mary's , few cruise ships in as well that always adds to the gridlock 

Agree, its becoming a right pain this year in the trains. I live 22 miles from st Marys and I honestly think it would be quicker to ride my pushbike there. 

[Charlie Wayman]

15 minutes ago, RedWillie said:

Agree, its becoming a right pain this year in the trains. I live 22 miles from st Marys and I honestly think it would be quicker to ride my pushbike there. 

…….and more environmentally friendly although you might get some verbal abuse on the way in as I try to get past you in my car! 

 

[Saint Pete]

I see OS says it's a sell out today and ticket exchange open. Should be a cracking atmosphere, looking forward to it!

[BallBoy]

So many times in the past I have witnessed Saints get into great position only to screw up in front of an optimistic capacity crowd.

Dare I say that this time feels different. It will be a tough game but I think we will find a way to win.

[for_heaven's_Saint]

I think Derby are going to be horrible to play against.  Have disliked them since they beat us in the playoffs and goaded us on the pitch instead of celebrating their own win.  Their fans actually seem to be proud of their shit football.  Here's a few quotes from their forum:

'Dark arts, slow it all down, long balls in to channels behind their full backs.'

'If you're right then Travis or whoever needs to go down after 5 minutes and then ROD needs to have ankle problems a few minutes later. Try and suck the energy out of the match.'

'Can't wait for the "view from outside" post after this one. I'm dreaming of: "Beat Arsenal but cant score against Derby County". "They are the worst team I've seen at St Mary's this season. Their Captain is the king of $hithousery". "Morris bullied us from minute 1". "Hope we dodge them if we are both in the play offs. They've got some units". '

Hope we smash them.

Edited 4 hours ago by for_heaven's_Saint

[davefizzy14]

3-0 to us today - Stewart, Scienza and Larin to score 😊 COYR 😊

[Saint NL]

First off is the Ipswich game. If they lose today the pressure will ramp up a bit. Kicks off shortly so let's see....

[Paul_B]

Don't think this is going to be as straightforward as many think. Just hope the bubble doesn't burst. Don't care how we do it, just win. Anything less is a fail now.

[Saint NL]

Ipswich winning the derby 2-0 at half time, so surely they won't drop points today.

The servers for this site are absolutely fucked, so expect a short match thread today.

[Charlie Wayman]

5 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

Ipswich winning the derby 2-0 at half time, so surely they won't drop points today.

The servers for this site are absolutely fucked, so expect a short match thread today.

There's not a lot ofpoint in worrying about what other teams are doing. All we can do is keep winning and see where we end up. 

[Saint NL]

 

Good team imo

Edited 2 hours ago by Saint NL

[suewhistle]

17 hours ago, Stud mark of doom said:

Can’t be much difference walking from Woolston versus walking from central station? 

It's quicker and about £3 cheaper..

[Willo of Whiteley]

3 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

 

Good team imo

That team can’t be much better, if any better.

[Dark Munster]

4 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

 

Good team imo

Yes it is. Strong bench too. 

[VectisSaint]

6 minutes ago, Dark Munster said:

Yes it is. Strong bench too. 

Have we ditched Jelert? Not much wrong with team or bench, but just wondering what happens if anything should happen to Bree (heaven forbid). 

[Saint_clark]

10 minutes ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

That team can’t be much better, if any better.

Case to be made for Scienza on the right and Edozie on the left for Fellows but yeah.

[Sheaf Saint]

2 minutes ago, VectisSaint said:

Have we ditched Jelert? Not much wrong with team or bench, but just wondering what happens if anything should happen to Bree (heaven forbid). 

We'll just have to switch to a 3/5 and have square pegs in round holes all over the pitch. Because apparently that's a perfectly sound solution to not having a fit RB, according to some on here. 

[Willo of Whiteley]

29 minutes ago, Saint_clark said:

Case to be made for Scienza on the right and Edozie on the left for Fellows but yeah.

I wouldn’t say Edozie has done anything to justify that, Fellows is a much better player, albeit he’s been underwhelming at times, still way better.

[Saint_clark]

3 minutes ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

I wouldn’t say Edozie has done anything to justify that, Fellows is a much better player, albeit he’s been underwhelming at times, still way better.

I think Edozie has been much more effective since coming back. Fellows is so wasteful.

[Saint NL]

Coventry drawing at home to Sheffield Wednesday will have busted a few betting coupons today 

[RedArmy]

6 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

Coventry drawing at home to Sheffield Wednesday will have busted a few betting coupons today 

Only amateurs bet on the early kickoffs. 

[SaintBobby]

Annoyed that Norwich bottled it v Ipswich.

Amused that Arsenal bottled it v Bournemouth. 

[Saint Fan CaM]

Rather annoying that the IPTV Saints stream is from Derby TV presenters. WTAF?

[East Kent Saint]

Their Derby has always been unpredictable,  Saints just need to keep gaining points by their own efforts .

[Saint NL]

Just now, Saint Fan CaM said:

Rather annoying that the IPTV Saints stream is from Derby TV presenters. WTAF?

They cannot be any worse than the Wrexham lot in midweek. 

Sometimes the commentary feed switches right before kick off, so fingers crossed

[Saint Fan CaM]

Our choices for two central midfielders are superb - Charles and Bragg on the subs bench is mad!

[Sheaf Saint]

6 minutes ago, Saint Fan CaM said:

Rather annoying that the IPTV Saints stream is from Derby TV presenters. WTAF?

Not on mine it's not.