About the match

On this page you can find the Southampton vs Stoke City match lineup for EFL Championship — Round 2 - First Leg, on Saturday 22-08-2026, along with the substitutes and the players missing from the squad. Southampton lines up in a 4-2-3-1 led by Stephens, while Stoke City sets up in a 4-2-3-1 led by Johansson. Southampton is led by head coach Tonda Eckert, while Stoke City is managed by Mark Robins. The match is played at St. Mary's Stadium.

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