Southampton v QPR 26Aug23 2 - 1 FT 3pts/19th

This is a tougher Championship than normal, and that is saying something. So, you have to have all your players fit and all positions prepared if you are going to win, plus a little luck of course! We are going into an away match against what is largely still a PL side with injuries depleting our squad. If we get a draw that will be be a pleasant surprise. If we get a win then we are into the same realms as the turnaround win against Burnley last season and talk of miracles!

The team will have to defend first and foremost (largely because we have perhaps only Kolli available upfront) so, assuming Sam Field is available, I am going for:

Begovic
Kakay Cook Fox
Smyth Colback Duke-McKenna Field Paal
Kolli Chair