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| 13 | Queens Park Rangers | 18 | -6 | 25 |
| 14 | Southampton | 18 | 3 | 24 |
| 15 | Watford | 18 | 1 | 24 |
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Preview:Millwall vs Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Millwall and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 27, 13:51
Preview:Southampton vs Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
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A Liverpool legend, Sadio Mane could have had a completely different career. The Senegalese winger reveals he had the opportunity to join Manchester United but refused for a very specific reason.Nov 21, 16:18
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Preview:Charlton Athletic vs Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Charlton Athletic and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 20, 19:24
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Preview:Southampton vs Sheffield Wednesday - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Southampton and Sheffield Wednesday, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 6, 15:23
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Preview:Queens Park Rangers vs Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Queens Park Rangers and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 3, 12:13
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Wolves, Southampton-linked Michael Carrick responds to speculation over return to management
Michael Carrick responds to speculation over a potential return to management after he was linked with the vacant positions at Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton.Nov 3, 09:55
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Preview:Southampton vs Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Southampton and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 30, 15:31
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Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 23, 23:29
Preview:Bristol City vs Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Bristol City and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 19, 18:53
Preview:Southampton vs Swansea City - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Derby County vs Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Derby County and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 2, 10:53
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Preview:Sheffield United vs Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Southampton vs Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
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