Southampton Under 21’s look to continue their five-game unbeaten run, as they host rock bottom Derby, who have not picked up a single point in their opening five games.
The Saints are currently 5th in Premier League 2 after five games and will fancy their chances against a side who have conceded 13 goals already.
In their last game, Southampton came out with a 3-3 draw away at struggling Man City under-21s.
Last time at home, Southampton beat Burnley 2-1 thanks to goals from Moses Sesay and Romeo Akachukwu in the first half.
Tonda Eckert, the Saints boss, will be looking for his side to keep up their brilliant start to the season. Whereas Jake Buxton, the Derby boss, will be looking for any positives to take forward after their difficult start to the season.
Player to Watch
Southampton have many talented players in its squad; however, the one we are focusing on is Romeo Akachukwu. The 19-year-old has scored three and assisted twice in his five games this season, and is one who will certainly cause Derby some issues.
As for Derby, the one we are focusing on is 18-year-old Owen Eames, who joined the club as a first-year scholar back in 2023. The midfielder, who likes to play as a playmaker, scored 10 goals and got eight assists from 19 league games for the Under-18s.
Our prediction
We can only see this game going one way, Southampton on fire, whilst Derby are bottom of the league, Southampton will win this comfortably.
4-0 Southampton U21.
Tickets are priced at the following:
- Adult: £5
- Under-18: £3
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