Southampton’s challenge for a Champions League spot may have faded but Hull are unlikely to find them in an accommodating mood. A fifth-place finish is still very much within the home side’s grasp and that would represent a fine achievement for Ronald Koeman in his debut season. A lack of firepower has been the main reason for Southampton’s deteriorating results but their overall performances have remained impressive and they should be too strong for a creaking Hull side in danger of being sucked into the relegation zone. If Steve Bruce’s side are to save themselves, it will probably be during their remaining home fixtures. Paul Doyle
Kick-off Saturday 3pm
Venue St Mary’s
Last season Southampton 4 Hull City 1
Referee K Friend
This season G18, Y82, R3, 4.72 cards per game
Odds H 4-7 A 15-2 D 16-5
Southampton
Subs from Gazzaniga, Cropper, Gardos, Yoshida, Targett, McCarthy, Reed, Elia, S Davis, Ward-Prowse, Gallagher
Doubtful S Davis (groin), Gardos (knock)
Injured Rodriguez (knee, May), Mayuka (groin, Aug), Djuricic (ankle, unknown), Forster (knee, unknown)
Suspended None
Form LLWDWL
Discipline Y46 R2
Leading scorer Pellè 8
Hull City
Subs from McGregor, Davies, Aluko, McShane, Quinn, Brady, Rosenior, Sagbo, Lenihan, Dudgeon
Doubtful Davies (thigh)
Injured Jelavic (knee, Aug), Snodgrass (knee, Aug)
Suspended Meyler (first of three)
Unavailable Ramírez (terms of loan)
Form WLDDLL
Discipline Y66 R6
Leading scorer Jelavic 8
