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Saints predicted team to visit Preston as two changes refresh the forward line

SAINTS have one final hurdle to overcome before entering the November international break with a real sense of pride and confidence.

By Alfie House · Daily Echo

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 3:30 AM

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Alfie House predicts Southampton will refresh their attack by starting Leo Scienza and Lewis Dobbin against Preston North End.
Southampton have collected 14 points from their past six games, moving within three points of the Championship top two.
Leo Scienza has been passed fit to feature after missing the starting lineup in Tuesday's 1-1 draw at West Brom.

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Southampton are projected to make two attacking changes for their upcoming Championship match against Preston North End, according to Alfie House. Tonda Eckert's side visits bottom-placed Preston following a 1-1 draw at West Bromwich Albion, having collected 14 points from their last six matches to move within three points of the automatic promotion spots.

The reporter expects Leo Scienza to return to the starting lineup after being passed fit, alongside Lewis Dobbin leading the attack. Goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, James Bree, Keven Schlotterbeck, James Ward-Prowse, and Flynn Downes are also predicted to start in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

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