Southampton vs West Brom preview: Saints and Baggies hoping to build on midweek momentum

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

Ronald Koeman (Getty)

It’s a big game for…

Fraser Forster: The Saints goalkeeper was a vital part of the hugely successful Southampton side last season but has been ruled out of action through injury for the majority of this season. He returned to the starting 11 in the 2-0 win over Watford in midweek. Saints fans will be eager to see if he can put in another solid performance as he gets back to full fitness.

Best stat…

Ronald Koeman’s side have scored 19 goals at home in this season's Premier League - only Manchester City and Everton have a better record.

Remember when…

Former Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana scored his first professional goal against West Brom after coming off the bench back in 2008.

Player to watch...

Saido Berahino: The young striker hasn’t started a league game since late October but boss Tony Pulis has said that he is pushing for a start this weekend. Berahino will be looking to recapture the same form that saw him being linked away with a move from the Hawthorns with teams such as Tottenham having a real interest in the striker.

Past three-meetings...

Southampton 0-0 West Brom, Premier League, September 2015

West Brom 1 (Berahino) Southampton 0, Premier League, February 2015

Southampton 0-0 West Brom, Premier League, February 2014

Form guide…

Southampton: LLWLLW

West Brom: DLLWWD

Vital information…

KICK-OFF TIME: 3pm

TV: Highlights on BBC 1 Match of the Day 10:25pm