Southampton v Chelsea: match preview

Southampton v Chelsea: probable starters in bold, contenders in light

Southampton have not conceded a goal in nine hours and 14 minutes of football, a daunting statistic for any side to tackle. However, if Chelsea can build on their impressive Cup demolition of Manchester City last Sunday then Guus Hiddink should expect a positive outcome. Ronald Koeman, meanwhile, will believe his compatriot is vulnerable and St Mary’s can witness a fifth straight home win. Graham Searles

Kick-off Saturday 3pm

Venue St Mary’s

Last season Southampton 1 Chelsea 1

Referee M Atkinson

This season G24, Y85, R1, 3.58 cards per game

Odds H 2-1 A 13-8 D 68-29

Southampton

Subs from Gazzaniga, Stekelenburg, Targett, Martina, Tadic, Ward-Prowse, Austin, Pellé, Reed, Juanmi

Doubtful None

Injured Rodriguez (ankle, 19 Mar), Gardos (knee, Apr)

Suspended Wanyama (second of five)

Form WWWDWW

Discipline Y43 R4

Leading scorers Long, Pellè 6

Chelsea

Subs from Amelia, Blackman, Begovic, Miazga, Mikel, Kenedy, Traoré, Rémy, Pato, Pedro, Rahman

Doubtful Terry (hamstring)

Injured Zouma (knee, Aug), Falcao (groin, unknown)

Suspended None

Form DDWDDW

Discipline Y39 R3

Leading scorer Costa 10