Learn more

Southampton will be looking to keep in touch with the Championship automatic promotion race on Wednesday night. The Saints are set to host Preston North End at St Marys, aiming to build on Saturdays win over Birmingham City. Despite that win at St Andrews, Russell Martins side still go into this round of fixtures five points adrift of the top two. As a result, another win against Ryan Lowes play-off hopefuls, could be absolutely vital for Southampton. However, it looks as though they will again have to try and claim that victory, without one of their key man. Russell Martin gives Kyle Wal