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Southampton given clear Preston message by Tonda Eckert after West Brom draw

Tonda Eckert has been clear about what he wants when Southampton face Preston North End on Saturday.

By Kelan Sarson · Saints Marching

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 11:10 AM

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Tonda Eckert declared that Southampton "need to win on Saturday" against Preston North End.
Southampton enter the fixture following a 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion.
The Saints have taken 14 points from a possible 18 since returning from the previous break.

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Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has stated that his team must defeat Preston North End on Saturday, speaking after a 1-1 away draw against West Bromwich Albion. The Saints are seeking a victory in their final Championship fixture before the November international break to sustain their automatic promotion challenge.

Southampton are currently on an unbeaten run since October 11, collecting 14 points from their last six games. Opponents Preston enter the match in the relegation zone under manager Graham Alexander, having suffered 11 defeats in 14 games, while Southampton are expected to be without injured forward Cyle Larin.

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