Southampton vs Watford preview: What time does it start, where can I watch it live?

A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at St Mary’s Stadium

Austin joined St Mary's in January from Queens Park Rangers (Getty)

It’s a big game for…

Troy Deeney: Throughout their conveyor belt attitude towards managers over the years, the Watford captain has remained and will be a reassuring presence in what may be a tough season.

A decent, if not great striker, Deeney will be looked to keep his teammates grounded in the opening fixtures.

Best stat…

Southampton are unbeaten in their last 5 games against Watford, and have kept clean sheets in the last 4.

Remember when…

Watford thumped Southampton 7-1 at Vicarage Road in the 1980-81 League Cup after losing the first leg 4-0, a match that is fondly remembered by Hornets fans.

Player to watch…

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg: The young Dane signed from Bayern Munich is yet another promising player from the Scandinavian talent factory. The industrious midfielder is strong in practically all areas, as on top of his impressive passing range he is both a threat in front of goal and works hard defensively.

Past three-meetings…

Southampton 2 (Long, Tadic) Watford 0, Premier League, January 2016

Watford 0 Southampton 0, Premier League, August 2015

Watford 0 Southampton 3 (Lambert, Lambert, Lambert penalty), League Championship, February 2012

Form guide…

Southampton: WWWWDW

Watford: DLLWLW

Vital information…

Kick-off time: 3:00pm, Saturday 13 August

TV: Highlights on BBC1

Odds…

Southampton to win: 4/5

Watford to win: 4/1

Draw: 27/10

(Odds provided by BetVictor)