The Carabao Cup continues on Wednesday night with Southampton and Newcastle United set to go head-to-head at St. Mary’s Stadium.
Both teams are looking to progress to the fourth round of the competition, with the Saints hoping to build on their impressive start to the season. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side have won three of their last four Premier League matches and are currently eighth in the table.
Newcastle, meanwhile, have had a mixed start to the season and have won just one of their last five matches in all competitions. Steve Bruce’s side have been inconsistent this season, but will be looking to cause an upset against the Saints.
The match kicks off at 8pm BST and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK. If you’re in the US, you can watch the match on ESPN+.
Those without a Sky Sports subscription can still watch the match online via a live streaming service. Squawka is offering a live stream of the match, with the service available on both desktop and mobile devices.
Team news
Southampton will be without the services of Danny Ings, who is still recovering from a hamstring injury. The Saints will also be without Nathan Redmond and Michael Obafemi, who are both out with long-term injuries.
Newcastle, meanwhile, will be without the services of Jonjo Shelvey, who is still recovering from a thigh injury. The Magpies will also be without the services of Dwight Gayle and DeAndre Yedlin, who are both out with long-term injuries.
Stats
Southampton have won their last three matches against Newcastle in all competitions.
The Saints have scored 11 goals in their last five matches in all competitions.
Newcastle have won just one of their last five matches in all competitions.
The Magpies have scored just three goals in their last five matches in all competitions.
Prediction
Southampton have been in impressive form this season and should have enough to see off a struggling Newcastle side. Southampton 2-1 Newcastle.
