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To win on Saturday, Southampton must lock down these five Bolton threats

Southampton will need to lock down these Bolton Wanderers threats on Saturday if they want to win another St. Mary's clash.

By Kelan Sarson · Saints Marching

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Writer Kelan Sarson highlights five key Bolton Wanderers players Southampton must neutralize on Saturday.
Southampton enter the fixture seeking a sixth consecutive Championship home victory at St Mary's this season.
Promoted Bolton sit 14th in the Championship table after winning four of their opening ten matches.

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Southampton prepare to face Bolton Wanderers at St Mary's on Saturday looking to maintain a 100% home record in the Championship. Saints Marching highlights five key opposition players managed by Steven Schumacher that the Saints must contain to secure victory, following Bolton's strong start featuring four wins from their opening ten league fixtures.

The writer identifies full-back Gaizka Larrazabal, midfielder Josh Sheehan, winger Thierry Gale, impact substitute Atsuki Ito, and forward Sam Dalby as Bolton's primary threats. Each player has delivered crucial goals or assists during recent away victories over Wolverhampton Wanderers and Norwich City.

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