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Southampton near Championship form table summit but held back by familiar foe

Southampton sit near the top of the Championship form table, but they're pipped to the summit by one familiar enemy.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 7:00 AM
Southampton near Championship form table summit but held back by familiar foe
Key Things to Know
  • Rival Portsmouth edge out Southampton at the summit of the Championship five-game form table.
  • Southampton remain four points off overall league leaders Middlesbrough following a four-point deduction.
  • Manager Tonda Eckert's side is unbeaten in league competition since mid-September.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Southampton sit near the top of the Championship form table, but rival Portsmouth lead the five-match form rankings ahead of them. Under manager Tonda Eckert, the Saints are unbeaten in league play since mid-September, despite recent draws against Bolton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion. Southampton currently sit four points behind overall league leaders Middlesbrough.

Writer Kelan Sarson notes that Portsmouth have collected four wins and a draw across their last five matches under John Mousinho, sitting just two points behind Southampton in the standings. Sarson also highlights that Southampton would lead the Championship table on goal difference if not for a four-point deduction.

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