Southampton – West Brom

Southampton host West Brom in a top‑four clash, both sides sitting on 14 points after seven games. The Saints sit second with a superior goal difference of +10 (18‑8) while the Baggies, currently fourth, have a +3 margin (10‑7) and will be keen to close the gap. Both clubs have recorded four wins and two draws each, so the encounter promises a tight battle for the crucial points. A win for either side could see them leapfrog the other, turning the league table on its head as the season heads into its decisive phase.