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Southampton FC was founded in 1885 and play their home games at St. Mary's Stadium. The stadium opened in 2001 and has a capacity of 32589, which makes it the biggest stadium in the south of England, outside of London. The stadium was built to replace 'The Dell', where Southampton played between 1898 and 2001. The current manager is Ralph Hasenhuttl, who took over the club halfway through last season after a successful spell with RB Leipzig in Germany. Southampton's nickname is 'The Saints', and the team plays in red shirts with thin white stripes, red shorts, and red and white socks.

"The Saints mean a lot to me. Don't forget that I was with Southampton from nine years of age until I was 17, so they are always going to be a club close to my heart. And I still have so many close friends on the south coast." Gareth Bale, ex-Southampton player.

Southampton have played in the Premier League for a total of 18 seasons, they have been relegated once, in 2004-05, but were promoted back to the Premier League in 2011/2012. They reached the Premier League after back to back promotions from the third and second divisions of English football. In each of those promotion seasons, Rickie Lambert was Southampton's top scorer, before moving to Liverpool. Until 2014/15 when they finished 7th, the highest Southampton had ever finished in the Premier League was 8th place in 2002-2003 and 2013-2014 but they did finish 2nd in the league in 1983-84, which is their highest ever finish in the top division. Southampton have won one major trophy in their history; they won the FA Cup in 1976. In the final, they beat Manchester United 1-0 in one of the greatest ever FA Cup shocks, as Southampton were a second division team at that time.

Dusan Tadic is a key player for Southampton.

Southampton’s strongest rivalry is with Portsmouth, which is another city very close to Southampton on the south coast of England. The first league game between Southampton and Portsmouth was played in 1920 and won 2-0 by Southampton. There probably won't be another league match for some time, as Portsmouth are currently playing in League 2, which is the fourth level of English football.

The club has been nicknamed “The Saints” since the club was founded in 1885. This is because it was founded as a church football team and was originally called St Mary’s Young Men’s Association. The club was renamed Southampton F.C. after the club won the Southern League in 1897, but the nickname has endured. 

Southampton fans - young and old.

Prediction 2020/21: 9th

Key player: Danny Ings

Did you know......?

Rickie Lambert scored all 34 penalties he took for Southampton!

Learn about Southampton

The following activities will help you learn about Southampton football club. 

The first activity is a matching activity. If you're not sure of an answer, go back to the Read section.

Activity 1: In this activity, you have to match Southampton's manager, top scorer, stadium, stadium capacity, and club colours.
Can you match the facts and figures?

Maya Yoshida plays in defence for Southampton.

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Gamerz Playz
14/02/2023
GB
31
points

Prediction for 22/23 season is 17th if they are good


Gamerz Playz
14/02/2023 20:49
United Kingdom
Southampton
31

Prediction for 22/23 season is 17th if they are good

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Rath6180
20/01/2023
GB
759
points

In the 22/23 season I think that Southampton will finish 14th, 12th if they play well from now on.


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Rath6180
20/01/2023 09:53
United Kingdom
Liverpool
759

In the 22/23 season I think that Southampton will finish 14th, 12th if they play well from now on.

hsn's picture
hsn
15/08/2022
TR
5523
points

This team is supported by the power of faith.Beacuse founder is a church.


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hsn
15/08/2022 17:26
Turkey
Tottenham Hotspur
5523

This team is supported by the power of faith.Beacuse founder is a church.

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Gabriel Amaral
09/04/2021
BR
1512
points

Nice to see an intermediate club at the PL when it comes for performance with such a great history and culture. The Saints certainlly have a big importance in english football.


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Gabriel Amaral
09/04/2021 17:57
Brazil
Arsenal
1512

Nice to see an intermediate club at the PL when it comes for performance with such a great history and culture. The Saints certainlly have a big importance in english football.

Davis1727
08/02/2021
PE
76
points

The Sotton


Davis1727
08/02/2021 16:04
Peru
Wolverhampton Wanderers
76

The Sotton

Ctln99
20/12/2020
RO
377
points

i visited Southampton city 3 years ago and i consider it is one of the beautiful city in the south of England. I saw Southampton stadium from outside.


Ctln99
20/12/2020 16:26
Romania
Liverpool
377

i visited Southampton city 3 years ago and i consider it is one of the beautiful city in the south of England. I saw Southampton stadium from outside.

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mobeckham
15/06/2020
TR
6510
points

Southampton is a very good team with a big history and it's a beautiful city. My favourite player at Southampton is James Ward-Prowse because of his amazing free-kicks.
I think Southampton will finish between 10th-15th this season.


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mobeckham
15/06/2020 02:08
Turkey
Manchester United
6510

Southampton is a very good team with a big history and it's a beautiful city. My favourite player at Southampton is James Ward-Prowse because of his amazing free-kicks.
I think Southampton will finish between 10th-15th this season.

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Hector Pinzon
08/05/2020
CO
496
points

I learned new things about Southampton.


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Hector Pinzon
08/05/2020 23:13
Colombia
Manchester United
496

I learned new things about Southampton.

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Sargis from Artsakh
18/04/2019
AM
244
points

Many players from Southampton was moved to Liverpool.And for my opinion they very good and progressive players.


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Sargis from Artsakh
18/04/2019 05:52
Armenia
Arsenal
244

Many players from Southampton was moved to Liverpool.And for my opinion they very good and progressive players.

kirito2001
14/11/2017
VN
180
points

I like Southampton after MU


kirito2001
14/11/2017 14:27
Vietnam
Manchester United
180

I like Southampton after MU

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haydi
30/04/2017
TN
3189
points

Southampton is a coastal town. I hope to visit it in summer and have a swim. I really want to compare Mediterranean sea to others seas.


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haydi
30/04/2017 21:59
Tunisia
Newcastle United
3189

Southampton is a coastal town. I hope to visit it in summer and have a swim. I really want to compare Mediterranean sea to others seas.

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Caco
29/01/2017
MK
140
points

:)


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Caco
29/01/2017 14:55
Macedonia
Arsenal
140

:)

dejo123
17/12/2016
BA
10
points

Southampton is the best team in England.I love them because they are not like other clubs. Favourite player is Dusan Tadic.


dejo123
17/12/2016 07:51
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Stoke City
10

Southampton is the best team in England.I love them because they are not like other clubs. Favourite player is Dusan Tadic.

sabanoleg
09/11/2016
UA
2337
points

My prediction 2016/2017-14th.


sabanoleg
09/11/2016 13:46
Ukraine
Arsenal
2337

My prediction 2016/2017-14th.

Arsenal Cris
06/11/2016
VN
372
points

Southampton 's logo is the most beautiful .


Arsenal Cris
06/11/2016 08:05
Vietnam
Hull City AFC
372

Southampton 's logo is the most beautiful .

Josuè
04/05/2016
ES
47
points

hello


Josuè
04/05/2016 15:33
Spain
Chelsea
47

hello

kaysmallz
09/04/2016
NG
112
points

nice


kaysmallz
09/04/2016 02:48
Nigeria
Arsenal
112

nice

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assemjuve
08/04/2016
PS
3705
points

I can remember the match between Southampton and Man United this season, they scored a goal in the last few minutes of the game.


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assemjuve
08/04/2016 03:58
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

I can remember the match between Southampton and Man United this season, they scored a goal in the last few minutes of the game.

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assemjuve
08/04/2016
PS
3705
points

I think that Southampton will finish in the top seven,they are doing a nice job with Roland Koman.


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assemjuve
08/04/2016 03:57
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

I think that Southampton will finish in the top seven,they are doing a nice job with Roland Koman.

nikosonris
24/03/2016
UA
2453
points

Southampton's Academy is a real source of football talents.


nikosonris
24/03/2016 08:48
Ukraine
Arsenal
2453

Southampton's Academy is a real source of football talents.

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HakanUslu1881
04/03/2016
TR
1761
points

I am not a fan of Southampton F.C. but I like teams which play attackingly style.


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HakanUslu1881
04/03/2016 02:19
Turkey
Leicester City
1761

I am not a fan of Southampton F.C. but I like teams which play attackingly style.

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Genrilon
30/01/2016
UZ
137
points

Excellent football academy, Matthew Le Tissier, Ronald and Erwin Koeman are in coaching positions (manager and assistant manager respectively)


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Genrilon
30/01/2016 07:14
Uzbekistan
Chelsea
137

Excellent football academy, Matthew Le Tissier, Ronald and Erwin Koeman are in coaching positions (manager and assistant manager respectively)

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aragorn1986
18/01/2016
ME
3557
points

Saints academy is one of the best in the world.


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aragorn1986
18/01/2016 19:05
Montenegro
Arsenal
3557

Saints academy is one of the best in the world.

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aragorn1986
07/12/2015
ME
3557
points

I believe that Southampton's players believed more in themselves. They had the best defence in the PL. So, what has changed this year? They'll shape their form, I know.


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aragorn1986
07/12/2015 13:50
Montenegro
Arsenal
3557

I believe that Southampton's players believed more in themselves. They had the best defence in the PL. So, what has changed this year? They'll shape their form, I know.

nikosonris
24/11/2015
UA
2453
points

Ronald Koeman was also upset with his team performance after this weekend's defeat against Stoke City. I hope they would rediscover their winning ways. Jack Rich, am I right to use 'would' here or should it be 'will'?


nikosonris
24/11/2015 10:07
Ukraine
Arsenal
2453

Ronald Koeman was also upset with his team performance after this weekend's defeat against Stoke City. I hope they would rediscover their winning ways. Jack Rich, am I right to use 'would' here or should it be 'will'?

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MUGEMANYI
20/11/2015
RW
2320
points

The Saints played well in last two season but they didn't have a good start as they did in previous seasons.


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MUGEMANYI
20/11/2015 06:28
Rwanda
Arsenal
2320

The Saints played well in last two season but they didn't have a good start as they did in previous seasons.

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aragorn1986
24/10/2015
ME
3557
points

I think it is beautiful thing when all the fans keep supporting their club even when it is been relegated. Oh, when the Saints go marching in...I love to hear that song while I watch Southampton playing on St.Mary's stadium.


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aragorn1986
24/10/2015 22:47
Montenegro
Arsenal
3557

I think it is beautiful thing when all the fans keep supporting their club even when it is been relegated. Oh, when the Saints go marching in...I love to hear that song while I watch Southampton playing on St.Mary's stadium.

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Salloum
01/10/2015
SY
1308
points

Southampton is very great team


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Salloum
01/10/2015 15:07
Syria
Manchester United
1308

Southampton is very great team

Abdallah
25/09/2015
KW
1814
points

I like lampart he's very good striker


Abdallah
25/09/2015 17:23
Kuwait
Chelsea
1814

I like lampart he's very good striker

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SajidaXI
03/07/2014
PK
0
points

No


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SajidaXI
03/07/2014 18:33
Pakistan
Manchester United
0

No

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Anec
18/06/2014
LK
0
points

Next season will be better for the Saints with The Reds.


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Anec
18/06/2014 16:33
Sri Lanka
Chelsea
0

Next season will be better for the Saints with The Reds.

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1mobeckham6510
2Alex_from_Ukraine6278
3hsn5523
4wsanta5086
5kwesimanifest4768
6Liubomyr4408
7elghoul3988
8assemjuve3705
9aragorn19863557
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2Ukraine33291
3Spain28255
4Serbia27289
5Brazil23810
6Albania20578
7Vietnam19937
8Turkey19811
9Macedonia19074
10Bosnia and Herzegovina16333
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1Manchester United141606
2Liverpool110031
3Chelsea88513
4Arsenal85635
5Manchester City56723
6Tottenham Hotspur19214
7Newcastle United10457
8West Ham United7447
9AFC Bournemouth4454
10Crystal Palace4234

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