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The ultimate team effort: Southampton keep winning even when key names go missing

Southampton just keep picking up wins no matter who is on the field.

By Kelan Sarson · Saints Marching

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 8:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Saints Marching argues Southampton continue winning via collective team depth despite injuries to key players like Cyle Larin.
Southampton defeated Queens Park Rangers 4-1 at St. Mary's with four different players on the scoresheet.
Cameron Bragg scored his first Championship goal alongside strikes from Kuryu Matsuki, Keven Schlotterbeck, and Welington.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Southampton secured an emphatic 4-1 Championship victory over Queens Park Rangers on Saturday despite missing key forward Cyle Larin and only featuring Flynn Downes for 15 minutes. Manager Tonda Eckert saw his side rely on a balanced team effort, with goals from Kuryu Matsuki, Cameron Bragg, Keven Schlotterbeck, and Welington.

Saints Marching writer Kelan Sarson highlights that Southampton have had 13 different Championship goalscorers this season, demonstrating depth despite injuries to Larin and Caspar Jander. Southampton now prepare to face West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday night as their promotion campaign continues.

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