Southampton vs Bolton confirmed lineups, match prediction and bet builder tips. See the starting XI, substitutes and odds ahead of Saturday's kick-off.
Southampton vs Bolton Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue | St. Mary's Stadium |
The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Southampton and Bolton have been confirmed.
Southampton Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Daniel Peretz (GK), James Bree (DR), Keven Schlotterbeck (DC), Jack Stephens (DC), Welington (DL), Léo Scienza (ML), James Ward-Prowse (MR), Tom Fellows (MC), Cameron Bragg (MC), Cyle Larin (FW), Finn Azaz (FW)
Substitutes: Lewis Dobbin, Caspar Jander, Zach Abbott, Samuel Edozie, Divin Mubama, Kuryu Matsuki, Nathan Wood, Ryan Manning, George Long
Bolton Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Gavin Bazunu (GK), Lewis Brunt (DC), Akin Famewo (DL), Gaizka Larrazabal (DR), Eoin Toal (DC), Josh Sheehan (DMC), Atsuki Ito (AMR), Thierry Gale (AML), Xavier Simons (AMC), Luca Stephenson (DMC), Sam Dalby (FW)
Substitutes: Ethan Erhahon, Kyliane Dong, Max Conway, Samuel Iling-Junior, Rúben Rodrigues, Jack Bonham, Theo Bair, Ryan Hardie, Ben Davies
Southampton vs Bolton Immediate Reaction
Southampton
Southampton will line up in a 4-4-2 with Cyle Larin and Finn Azaz paired up front. James Ward-Prowse and Léo Scienza operate in midfield, with Tom Fellows and Cameron Bragg in the centre. Daniel Peretz keeps goal behind a back four that includes Keven Schlotterbeck and Jack Stephens.
Bolton
Bolton set up in a 4-2-3-1 with Sam Dalby leading the line as the lone striker. Josh Sheehan and Luca Stephenson sit in front of the back four, with Atsuki Ito, Thierry Gale and Xavier Simons supporting Dalby. Gavin Bazunu starts in goal.
Southampton vs Bolton Reactive Bet Builder
The bet builder for this fixture combines four selections: Cyle Larin to have over 2.5 shots, the match to have over 3.5 total goals, Ryan Manning to be shown a card, and Sam Dalby to score anytime.
Southampton vs Bolton Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Southampton are the favourites on the data available, with the home side rated clear favourites ahead of Bolton.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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