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Lewis Dobbin’s first Saints goal gives Eckert a selection problem

Lewis Dobbin fired over from a clear run at goal against Bolton on the 17th October. A week later he scored in the 34th minute at West Ham to make it 3-1. It wa…

By Paul Blake · Saints Marching

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 2:01 AM

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Paul Blake argues Lewis Dobbin should start over returning striker Cyle Larin against QPR.
Lewis Dobbin scored his first goal for Southampton in a 3-2 victory over West Ham.
Cyle Larin leads Southampton's scoring charts with seven league goals and is nearing full fitness.

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Lewis Dobbin's first Southampton goal against West Ham has created a forward selection dilemma for manager Tonda Eckert ahead of their match against QPR. Dobbin netted in the 34th minute of a 3-2 victory at London Stadium, earning player of the match honors following his £9m transfer from Aston Villa.

Writer Paul Blake argues that Eckert should start Dobbin against QPR and ease top scorer Cyle Larin back via the bench following his recent injury.

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