Southampton knocked out Everton in the EFL Cup third-round
Stoke haven’t won away since August
Will the Saints seal their first home win of the season?
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Southampton vs Stoke Preview
Southampton will welcome a cup distraction to their disappointing Premier League start. The Saint are likely to field a strong side at St Mary’s and can end their winless run against second-tier Stoke.
Southampton have won 2 of their last 3 home EFL Cup matches.
Stoke have lost 3 of their last 4 away games.
Head to Head
Southampton have a 35-31 advantage against Stoke in 81 meetings with 15 draws.
Southampton Form
Southampton reached the EFL Cup round of 16 after eliminating Cardiff with a 5-3 win and Everton on penalties.
The Saints drew 1-1 with Ipswich following the Everton triumph. Russell Martin’s side lost their following four league games at Bournemouth, Arsenal and at home against Leicester.
Another defeat came at Man City on Saturday as Southampton suffered a 1-0 loss. The Saints conceded after four minutes and attempted five shots in response.
Southampton Injuries
Midfielder Flynn Downes is doubtful.
Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, striker Ross Stewart and midfielder Will Smallbone won’t feature due to injury.
Stoke Form
Championship side Stoke beat Middlesbrough 5-0 and Fleetwood on penalties to progress in the EFL Cup.
The Potters are struggling in the Championship, sitting 19th after failing to win in six of their last seven. Stoke are winless in four and drew three in a row against Swansea 0-0, Norwich 1-1 and Bristol City 2-2.
This run of stalemates ended for Narcís Pelach’s outfit with a 2-0 loss at Sheffield United. The Potters faced 19 shots, had just 41% possession and conceded once in either half.
Stoke Injuries
Forward Sam Gallagher and defender Bosun Lawal are ruled out through injury.
Midfielders Lynden Gooch and Ben Pearson are also sidelined and unavailable here.