Southampton FC: Upcoming Matches 2024, Predictions, starters, Awards, Net worth,History, previous Highlights, Coach,Players, Records, Transfers, League And Everything To Know
Southampton Football Club was formed in 1885 by members of St. Mary’s Church. The church-based roots remain a significant part of the club’s identity, reflected in their popular nickname – “The Saints.” After winning the Southern League in 1897, the club changed its name to Southampton Football Club.
Upcoming Matches (2024):
- Southampton recently played against West Bromwich Albion in the EFL Championship. The match took place at St. Mary’s Stadium on May 17, 2024, and also Southampton secured a 2-0 victory.
Predicted Starters:
- Southampton’s lineup for the match against West Bromwich Albion included players like:
- Also Goalkeeper: Fraser Forster
- Fullbacks: Kyle Walker-Peters (right-back) and Romain Perraud (left-back)
- Also Central Midfield: James Ward-Prowse, Oriol Romeu, and Ibrahima Diallo
- Strikers: Adam Armstrong, Ché Adams, and Nathan Tella
Historical Highlights
- Southern League Dominance: Southampton won the Southern League on six occasions and were beaten FA Cup finalists in 1900 and 1902.
- Football League Membership: In 1920, Southampton also became founder members of the Football League Third Division.
- Promotions and Cup Triumphs: The club won promotion as Third Division South champions in 1921–22 and secured top-flight football for eight seasons.
- Also FA Cup Victory: As a Second Division team, Southampton won the FA Cup in 1976 with a 1–0 victory over Manchester United.
- Premier League Era: Southampton were founder members of the Premier League in 1992 and reached another FA Cup final in 2003.
- Recent Achievements: Relegation in 2005 ended their 27-year stay in the top flight, but they won the Football League Trophy in 2010 and achieved successive promotions from League One and the Championship in 2010–11 and 2011–12.
Ownership and Net Worth
- Southampton Football Club was also recently bought by investment firm Sport Republic in a £100 million deal.
- The London-based company, led by Serbian tycoon Dragan Solak, acquired the 80% stake previously held by Chinese businessman Gao Jisheng since 2017.
- The club’s estimated net worth is approximately €189.90 million
Awards (2020/21 Season):
- Virgin Media Fans’ Player of the Season: James Ward-Prowse
- Players’ Player of the Season: James Ward-Prowse
- Also Sportsbet.io Goal of the Season: Danny Ings (vs. Liverpool)
- Young Player of the Season: Nathan Tella
- Also President’s Choice Award: Stuart Armstrong
