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Southampton v West Bromwich Albion

theguardian 

West Bromwich Albions record signing, Brown Ideye, may make his debut in a refreshed strike force that will look to improve on the clubs poor goal tally last season. Georgios Samaras, however, will not be available in time for kick-off. Ronald Koeman, who is also dealing with a much changed forward lineup, will want Southampton to build on their solid but fruitless opening display against Liverpool. Graham Searles

Kick-off 3pm

Venue St Marys Stadium

Last season Southampton 1 West Brom 0

Referee Roger East

This season G0

Odds H 10-11 A 15-4 D 11-4



Southampton v West Bromwich Albion
Southampton v West Bromwich Albion: probable starters in bold, contenders in light
Southampton

Subs from Boruc, K Davis, Gazzaniga, Gardos, Cork, Mayuka, Hooiveld, Isgrove, Reed, Long

Doubtful Gardos (hamstring)

Injured Rodriguez (knee, Oct), Ramírez (groin, unknown)

Suspended None

Form L

Discipline Y2 R0

Leading scorer Clyne 1

West Bromwich Albion

Subs from Myhill, Yacob, Dawson, Sessègnon, Baird, Ideye, Davidson, ONeil, Lescott, Morrisson, Gamboa

Doubtful Lescott (match fitness), Morrison (match fitness), Gamboa (match fitness)

Injured None

Suspended None

Form D

Discipline Y3 R0

Leading scorer Berahino 2