Southampton’s team page brings together the club’s identity, latest playing group and the milestones that shape the Saints’ place in English football. The red-and-white side is based at St Mary’s Stadium and carries a strong connection to Southampton’s maritime setting, supporter culture and youth-development tradition. Its sporting picture sits alongside historical context, forming a clear and compact profile of the club’s place in English football.
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Southampton Team Roster
Southampton’s recorded squad contains 28 players: two goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 11 midfielders and five attackers. Daniel Peretz and G. Long form the goalkeeping group, while the defensive unit includes J. Stephens alongside T. Harwood-Bellis, Y. Sugawara, R. Manning and M. Roerslev. Midfield options range from F. Downes and F. Azaz to K. Matsuki, Léo Scienza and T. Fellows. The attack features C. Archer, C. Larin, B. Brereton and D. Mubama, giving the list a blend of established senior names and developing options. Shirt numbers are included in the latest roster, with some numbers shared across positions.
position Goalkeeper
Daniel Peretz
George Martin Long
position Defender
Mads Roerslev Rasmussen
Ryan Phelim Manning
Jack Stephens
Zach Abbott
Keven Matteo Schlotterbeck
James Patrick Bree
Nathan Dean Joshua Wood-Gordon
Joachim Kayi Sanda
Welington Damascena Santos
position Midfielder
Flynn Downes
Leonardo Weschenfelder Scienza
Finn Isaac Azaz
Tom Allen Fellows
Caspar Jander
Samuel Ikechukwu Edozie
Cameron Bragg
Kuryu Matsuki
Romeo Akachukwu
James Michael Edward Ward-Prowse
position Attacker
Cyle Christopher Larin
Lewis Norman Dobbin
Divin Saku Mubama
Princewill Ehibhatiomhan
Last Southampton Coachs
The latest recorded coaching appointment in Southampton’s timeline is William Still, who began on 1 July 2025. The timeline does not confirm a current holder, so the chronology is presented without describing him as the current holder. Simon Rusk appears in entries beginning in April 2025 and December 2024, while Ivan Jurić’s spell ran from December 2024 to April 2025. Russell Martin’s preceding recorded tenure began in July 2023 and ended in December 2024.
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2025 | 1 August 2025 | ||
| William Still | Belgium | 1 July 2025 | |
| Simon Edward Rusk | England | 1 April 2025 | |
| Simon Edward Rusk | England | 1 December 2024 | 1 December 2024 |
| Ivan Jurić | Croatia | 1 December 2024 | 1 April 2025 |
| Russell Martin | England | 1 July 2023 | 1 December 2024 |
| Rubén Sellés Salvador | Spain | 1 February 2023 | 1 June 2023 |
| Nathan Jason Jones | Wales | 1 November 2022 | 1 February 2023 |
| Rubén Sellés Salvador | Spain | 1 November 2022 | 1 November 2022 |
| Kelvin Davis | England | 3 December 2018 | 6 December 2018 |
| 1 December 2018 | 1 November 2022 | ||
| Mark Hughes | Wales | 1 March 2018 | 1 December 2018 |
| Mauricio Andrés Pellegrino Luna | Argentina | 1 June 2017 | 1 March 2018 |
| Claude Puel | France | 1 June 2016 | 1 June 2017 |
| Ronald Koeman | Netherlands | 1 July 2014 | 1 June 2016 |
| Mauricio Roberto Pochettino Trossero | Argentina | 1 January 2013 | 1 May 2014 |
| Alan Pardew | England | 1 July 2009 | 1 August 2010 |
| Nigel Graham Pearson | England | 1 February 2008 | 1 June 2008 |
| Harry Redknapp | England | 1 December 2004 | 1 December 2005 |
| Steve Wigley | England | 1 August 2004 | 1 December 2004 |
| Steve Wigley | England | 1 February 2004 | 1 March 2004 |
| Gordon Strachan | Scotland | 1 October 2001 | 1 February 2004 |
Southampton Transfers
Recent recorded arrivals include D. Mubama from Manchester City on loan and L. Dobbin from Aston Villa on a transfer. Southampton also added free-agent goalkeeper G. Long and brought Daniel Peretz from Bayern München, while C. Larin arrived from Mallorca and D. Downs returned from Hamburger SV after a loan spell. Several other entries are returns from loan, including B. Brereton from Derby, R. Akachukwu from Colchester and Y. Sugawara from Werder Bremen. The listed activity therefore combines permanent moves, a loan, free-agent recruitment and returning players, without amounting to a complete list of arrivals.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z. Abbott |
Nottingham Forest
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| J. Ward-Prowse |
West Ham
|
Transfer | 27 August 2026 |
| K. Schlotterbeck |
FC Augsburg
|
Transfer | 26 August 2026 |
| D. Mubama |
Manchester City
|
Loan | 10 August 2026 |
| L. Dobbin |
Aston Villa
|
Transfer | 14 July 2026 |
| C. Larin |
Mallorca
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Daniel Peretz |
Bayern München
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| G. Long |
Norwich
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Ramsdale |
Newcastle
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| D. Traoré |
Bari
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Juan Larios |
Zaragoza
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| C. Taylor |
West Brom
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Y. Sugawara |
Werder Bremen
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| W. Smallbone |
Millwall
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| D. Downs |
Hamburger SV
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
Recent recorded departures include S. Charles, who moved to Fulham, and loans sending N. Oyekunle to Leyton Orient, T. Dobson-Ventura to Eastleigh and Jay Robinson to Monza. R. Stewart, S. Tabares, A. McCarthy, C. Taylor and Oriol Romeu are listed as free-agent exits, while D. Traoré left on loan for Le Mans and O. Wright for Gillingham. The entries also include returns from loan for G. Long, Daniel Peretz, E. Jelert and C. Larin. This is a recent recorded sample rather than a complete list of departures.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Downs |
St. Louis City
|
Loan | 2 September 2026 |
| T. Harwood-Bellis |
Aston Villa
|
Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| Y. Sugawara |
Cagliari
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| C. Archer |
Auxerre
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| B. Brereton |
Sheffield Utd
|
Loan | 27 August 2026 |
| G. Bazunu |
Bolton
|
Transfer | 27 August 2026 |
| J. Quarshie |
Sturm Graz
|
Loan | 26 August 2026 |
| M. Sesay |
Colchester
|
Loan | 20 August 2026 |
| J. O'Brien-Whitmarsh |
Northampton
|
Transfer | 16 August 2026 |
| J. O'Brien-Whitmarsh |
Northampton
|
Transfer | 15 August 2026 |
| S. Charles |
Fulham
|
Transfer | 10 August 2026 |
| N. Oyekunle |
Leyton Orient
|
Loan | 9 August 2026 |
| Joshua Jeffries |
Eastleigh
|
Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| W. Merry |
Hednesford Town
|
Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| Jay Robinson |
Monza
|
Loan | 6 August 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Across the recent movement records, Southampton’s squad has experienced several different forms of change rather than a single transfer pattern. The arrivals include recorded transfers, a loan, a free-agent addition and multiple returns from loan, while the departures combine a transfer, several loans, free-agent exits and return movements. Some names appear on both sides of the chronology: G. Long, Daniel Peretz and C. Larin are recorded returning to their previous clubs on 29 June 2026 before appearing as Southampton arrivals on 30 June, while D. Downs is listed as a return from loan on 29 June. These entries show how a squad list can shift through registrations, temporary moves and loan cycles as well as permanent changes. Because the recent movement listings are not exhaustive, they describe the documented movement pattern without establishing a complete transfer balance or total activity level.
Leagues Southampton has participated in
Southampton’s most recently recorded competitions through 2025 are the Championship, FA Cup, League Cup and Friendlies Clubs, with participation entries extending to that year. The Championship, FA Cup and League Cup records begin in 2011, while Friendlies Clubs appears from 2021. Premier League participation is recorded from 2012 to 2024 and is historical in the club’s competition history. UEFA Europa League participation is recorded for 2015 and 2016 and is likewise historical. The overall picture spans domestic league and cup football, preparation matches and past European competition, without asserting a current standing or title.
More about Southampton
Southampton Football Club is an English club founded in 1885, originally formed as St Mary’s Young Men’s Association FC by members of St Mary’s Church. Known as the Saints, Southampton has built its identity around red-and-white colours, a strong local following and a deep connection with the city’s maritime character. The club’s most prominent rivalry is the South Coast Derby with Portsmouth, a contest shaped by the close geography and shared port-city culture of Hampshire.
St Mary’s Stadium has been Southampton’s home since 2001. It stands near the historic port area and represents the modern base of a club whose previous ground, The Dell, served as an iconic home for more than a century. The stadium and the older venue together mark a clear link between Southampton’s heritage and its present-day football environment.
On the field, Southampton’s history includes sustained involvement in English professional football, periods in the top flight, an FA Cup triumph and appearances in European competition. The recorded competition profile also includes Europa League participation in 2015 and 2016, alongside domestic league and cup participation. The club’s footballing culture is associated with progressive, technically minded ideas and a willingness to develop young players, although individual approaches have varied across different eras.
Southampton’s academy is a central part of that ecosystem, with a reputation for producing high-level English talent and supporting a pathway between youth football and the senior side. The wider squad tradition combines academy development with international recruitment and experienced professionals. The club’s ownership structure is linked to Sport Republic, while supporter engagement structures, including a Fan Advisory Board, connect governance with the community. Its crest brings together a halo, football, scarf, tree and blue waves, reflecting the Saints nickname, supporters, surrounding landscape and links to the sea. Together, these features give Southampton a distinctive identity rooted in place, continuity and development.
Last matches statistics for Southampton
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
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Preußen Münster
1 - 2
Southampton
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Colchester
0 - 2
Southampton
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5 / 23 |
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90 | 5 | - | 5 |
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Watford
2 - 1
Southampton
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3 / 17 |
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88 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
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Southampton
3 - 1
Stoke City
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5 / 17 |
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87 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
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Southampton
1 - 4
West Ham
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4 / 12 |
|
89 | 7 | 2 | 4 |
|
Southampton
5 - 1
Millwall
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7 / 21 |
|
88 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
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Birmingham
1 - 1
Southampton
|
4 / 13 |
|
0% | 8 | 2 | 3 |
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Lincoln
1 - 1
Southampton
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4 / 16 |
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0% | 10 | - | 4 |
|
Southampton
3 - 1
Swansea
|
4 / 16 |
|
0% | 10 | - | 1 |
|
Southampton
4 - 1
Bristol City
|
5 / 10 |
|
0% | 6 | - | 4 |
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