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Why Southampton fans will agree with ex-Portsmouth hero over South Coast Derby take

Even Southampton fans will be nodding their head in agreement when listening to this ex-Pompey star's views on the South Coast Derby.

By Kelan Sarson · Saints Marching

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 11:30 AM

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Saints Marching argues Southampton fans will agree with David Norris that the South Coast Derby is an underrated, intense rivalry.
Former Portsmouth midfielder David Norris told The Sun that the fixture contains far more hatred than typical rivalries.
Norris previously scored a 94th-minute equalizer for Portsmouth in a 2-2 draw at St Mary's in April 2012.

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Former Portsmouth midfielder David Norris stated that the South Coast Derby is an underrated fixture that features genuine hatred comparable to major Premier League rivalries. Saints Marching writer Kelan Sarson argues that Southampton supporters will agree with Norris' assessment of the fixture's intense hostility, ahead of the Championship clash between the two clubs.

Norris famously scored a 94th-minute equalizer for Portsmouth against Southampton in April 2012. The upcoming derby will be broadcast on ITV 1 and marks Southampton manager Eckert's first match following a six-week suspended ban related to Spygate, while John Mousinho manages Portsmouth.

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