William Smallbone
![Levante coach Javier Calleja on January 18, 2023 Levante coach Javier Calleja on January 18, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/23/03/javier-calleja.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Preview: Levante vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Levante and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 13, 22:41
![Cardiff City manager Sabri Lamouchi on February 25, 2023 Cardiff City manager Sabri Lamouchi on February 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Cardiff City vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Cardiff City and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 20, 13:45
![Swansea City manager Russell Martin celebrates after the match on February 28, 2022 Swansea City manager Russell Martin celebrates after the match on February 28, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Swansea City vs. Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Swansea City and Coventry City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 5, 21:27
![Stoke manager Alex Neil before the match on February 28, 2023 Stoke manager Alex Neil before the match on February 28, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Stoke City vs. Bristol City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Bristol City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 5, 20:42
![France's Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their first goal with Kingsley Coman on March 24, 2023 France's Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their first goal with Kingsley Coman on March 24, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Euro Champ Qualifying clash between Republic of Ireland and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 25, 07:37
![Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny on September 27, 2022 Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny on September 27, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Republic of Ireland edge out Latvia in five-goal thriller
Republic of Ireland warm up for Monday's showdown with France by prevailing by a 3-2 scoreline against Latvia in an international friendly.
Mar 22, 21:52
![Stoke manager Alex Neil before the match on February 28, 2023 Stoke manager Alex Neil before the match on February 28, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Stoke City vs. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Norwich City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 16, 14:22
![Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray on February 21, 2023 Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray on February 21, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sunderland vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 2, 21:04
![Stoke City manager Alex Neil applauds fans after the match on January 8, 2023 Stoke City manager Alex Neil applauds fans after the match on January 8, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Stoke City vs. Huddersfield Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Huddersfield Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 13, 11:45
![Stoke City manager Alex Neil applauds fans after the match on January 8, 2023 Stoke City manager Alex Neil applauds fans after the match on January 8, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Stoke City vs. Stevenage - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's FA Cup clash between Stoke City and Stevenage, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 27, 13:34
![Stoke City manager Alex Neil on October 8, 2022 Stoke City manager Alex Neil on October 8, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Bristol City vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Bristol City and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 15, 11:15
![Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny on September 27, 2022 Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny on September 27, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Malta vs. Republic of Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between Malta and Republic of Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 18, 11:30
![Huddersfield Town manager Mark Fotheringham on October 9, 2022 Huddersfield Town manager Mark Fotheringham on October 9, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Huddersfield Town vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Huddersfield Town and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 16, 17:46
![Hull City manager Shota Arveladze on August 27, 2022 Hull City manager Shota Arveladze on August 27, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Hull City vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Hull City and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 11, 11:05
![Luton Town boss Nathan Jones on August 6, 2022 Luton Town boss Nathan Jones on August 6, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Stoke City vs. Luton Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Luton Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 16:13
![Reading interim manager Paul Ince on March 15, 2022 Reading interim manager Paul Ince on March 15, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Reading vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Reading and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 2, 11:15
![Swansea City manager Russell Martin celebrates after the match on February 28, 2022 Swansea City manager Russell Martin celebrates after the match on February 28, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Stoke City vs. Swansea City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Swansea City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 29, 14:55
![Blackburn Rovers boss Jon Dahl Tomasson on August 10, 2022 Blackburn Rovers boss Jon Dahl Tomasson on August 10, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Blackburn Rovers vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 26, 00:10
![Liam Delap celebrates scoring on his debut for Manchester City on September 24, 2020 Liam Delap celebrates scoring on his debut for Manchester City on September 24, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City striker Liam Delap joins Stoke City on loan
Championship side Stoke City complete the signing of Manchester City's 19-year-old striker Liam Delap on a season-long loan deal.
Aug 18, 12:51
![Southampton's James Ward-Prowse celebrates scoring their second goal on March 2, 2022 Southampton's James Ward-Prowse celebrates scoring their second goal on March 2, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Southampton 2022-23 season preview - prediction, summer signings, star player
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look ahead to Southampton's 2022-23 campaign, including predictions, summer signings and their star player.
Aug 2, 16:01
![Watford's Joao Pedro and teammates look dejected as they applaud the fans after the match on April 30, 2022 Watford's Joao Pedro and teammates look dejected as they applaud the fans after the match on April 30, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Watford vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's pre-season clash between Watford and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 21, 16:54
![General view of Stoke City's bet365 Stadium taken March 2018 General view of Stoke City's bet365 Stadium taken March 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Stoke City: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2022
Keep track of all of Stoke City's confirmed Summer transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jun 1, 04:35
![General view of Southampton's St Mary's Stadium taken February 2018 General view of Southampton's St Mary's Stadium taken February 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Southampton: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2022
Keep track of all of Southampton's confirmed Summer transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jun 1, 02:25
![Leeds United's Luke Ayling celebrates scoring their third goal with teammate son March 18, 2022 Leeds United's Luke Ayling celebrates scoring their third goal with teammate son March 18, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Leeds United vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Leeds United and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 31, 14:08
![Chelsea's Kai Havertz celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 22, 2022 Chelsea's Kai Havertz celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 22, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea's route to the EFL Cup final
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Chelsea's route to the EFL Cup final ahead of Sunday's showdown with Liverpool at Wembley.
Feb 25, 10:27
![Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 5, 2022 Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 5, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Southampton injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton.
Feb 8, 19:45
![Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 5, 2022 Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 5, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 7, 10:26
![Adam Armstrong celebrate scoring for Southampton on August 14, 2021 Adam Armstrong celebrate scoring for Southampton on August 14, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Southampton vs. Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Southampton and Coventry City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 3, 18:20
![Southampton attacker Mohamed Elyounoussi pictured on September 18, 2021 Southampton attacker Mohamed Elyounoussi pictured on September 18, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Southampton vs. Manchester City injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Manchester City.
Jan 21, 17:30
![Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring against Chelsea on January 15, 2022 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring against Chelsea on January 15, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Southampton vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 20, 15:21
![Wolverhampton Wanderers' Daniel Podence celebrates scoring their third goal with Joao Moutinho and Ruben Neves on January 9, 2022 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Daniel Podence celebrates scoring their third goal with Joao Moutinho and Ruben Neves on January 9, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 13, 17:44
![Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl before the match on January 8, 2022 Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl before the match on January 8, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Southampton vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 9, 08:59
![Southampton's James Ward-Prowse celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 28, 2021 Southampton's James Ward-Prowse celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 28, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Southampton vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 31, 09:26
![Chelsea's Ben Chilwell celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on October 16, 2021 Chelsea's Ben Chilwell celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on October 16, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Newcastle United vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 28, 14:17
![Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel reacts on October 16, 2021 Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel reacts on October 16, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Thomas Tuchel relieved after "intense" EFL Cup win for Chelsea
Head coach Thomas Tuchel admits that he was relieved that Chelsea were able to prevail from an "intense" EFL Cup tie with Southampton.
Oct 26, 23:39
![Chelsea players celebrate their penalty-shootout win over Aston Villa in the EFL Cup on September 22, 2021 Chelsea players celebrate their penalty-shootout win over Aston Villa in the EFL Cup on September 22, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Chelsea vs. Southampton injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Southampton.
Oct 1, 15:00
![Chelsea's Thiago Silva celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on September 19, 2021 Chelsea's Thiago Silva celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on September 19, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Chelsea vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 30, 10:51
![Sheffield United's John Egan celebrates scoring their second goal against Hull City in the Championship on September 18, 2021 Sheffield United's John Egan celebrates scoring their second goal against Hull City in the Championship on September 18, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sheffield United vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Sheffield United and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 19, 08:01
![Manchester City's Ruben Dias and John Stones celebrate after the match on May 4, 2021 Manchester City's Ruben Dias and John Stones celebrate after the match on May 4, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Pep Guardiola's central defensive options reduced for visit of Southampton
John Stones and Aymeric Laporte are again ruled out by injury.
Sep 17, 15:57
![Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring against West Ham United in the Premier League on February 27, 2021 Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring against West Ham United in the Premier League on February 27, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Manchester City vs. Southampton injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Southampton.
Sep 17, 15:00