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The Numbers Game – Southampton

Next up in our summer series of members’ articles, offering in-depth team-by-team analysis are Southampton. A side that carry extra significance ahead of the new campaign given their exceptionally kind early fixtures.

To get underway, we’ll analyse performance at a team level and attempt to spot trends or improvements. We then delve into the player data, analysing the key individuals as we scour for potential targets ahead of next month’s Gameweek 1 deadline.

In addition, we’ll also focus on any specific periods of interest brought about by tactical changes or breakout Fantasy performances – in this case we’ll focus on the Saints’ home/away displays, investigating a trend that saw them score just 17 goals in front of their own supporters.

Southampton finished in sixth spot under Ronald Koeman back in 2015/16 – a total of 63 points was just three points behind Manchester City in fourth. But the Dutchman’s decision to move to Everton proved detrimental to their prospects, with replacement Claude Puel struggling to maintain those standards.

Despite claiming eight place, Southampton bagged just 46 points and found the net on 41 occasions – a tally that bettered only the bottom five and well behind the 59 strikes under Koeman.

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  1. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Came up with this however I'm over budget (3.0) so want some help deciding who to downgrade

    Foster Elliot
    Kolasinac trippier lindelof mee Dawson
    Salah alli mkhi Willian Carroll
    Kane chicharito laca

    1. UptheBlues
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      don't need alli with kane in there. Wouldn't trust lindelof either

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Would you rather have alli or Kane?

        1. The Wise Owl
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Stats suggests Kane is better

        2. UptheBlues
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          definitely Kane. I know there is an extra 3.0 mil outlay but he is almost essential imo. If i was to go with a spurs mid i would prefer Eriksen over Alli

          1. Rhodes your boat
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Kane much more clinical points wise but last season both were basically essentials

            1. UptheBlues
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              back to the original question of who to downgrade, i agree with 'The Wise Owl' below on the Alli to Zaha transfer. That will save 2.5 mil then i suggest downgrading Dawson to a 4.5 as you already own foster

              1. Rhodes your boat
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Thanks so much for your help managed to create a team that on paper looks fairly good to me will post for more feedback

    2. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Dawson to LeJeune
      Mee to Rangel
      Alli to Zaha

    3. DD
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Kolasinac to a 4.0 filler
      Chicharito to Austin/Gayle

  2. Please Help I Don't Kn…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Would you rather save the 1.0 mil by having Mkhi or use that 1.0 having Coutinho?

    1. jmcclory123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Considering Coutinho might be gone soon, just wait and see.

  3. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Which big names are you expecting to leave the PL in this transfer window ? Costa, Sanchez, DDG, Mahrez, others ?

    1. TOBY1
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Coutinho

    2. jmcclory123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Costa and Mahrez. Sanchez being forced to stay and DDG was confirmed by Mou that he was staying.

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I think Champions' League and marquee signings have made a difference with DDG this season.

        1. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Are Kaku and Lindelof marquee signings ?

    3. 7alwachi
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Costa and Coutinho

    4. SWANCK
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Can't see Coutinho going anywhere tbh, DDG & Sanchez will stay 100%.
      Arrivederci Costa & Mahrez!

  4. Sillet Bang
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    KDB Rodriguez

    Or

    Jesus Ward -prowse

    Last piece of jigsaw

    1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      KDB & JRod

    2. FatmanAndRobin
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      First 1

  5. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How big a risk is going without Alli? Have Kane and KDB

    1. jmcclory123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Two sides of the coin. Alli was one of the most consistent midfielders in the game last season.
      You could say that opponents will be more aware of his capabilities this season so he might get marked down a lot more, although I doubt it, due to his class. Tot don't have home games at WHL either. So it might not be that big of a loss.
      For what it's worth I have Alli but not KDB at the minute. But I'm only in an early draft of my team.

    2. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Same thoughts I think if you don't get alli you need kane and a spurs def as cover

  6. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Looking good here? Any advice?

    Foster
    Kompany Trippier Francis
    KDB Salah Willian Phillips
    Kane Jesus Rashford

    Bench: Elliot Carroll Dunk 4.0

    Thanks!

    1. FatmanAndRobin
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Is Rashford guaranteed game time? Maybe change out for first couple of weeks to see how Mourinho is rotating

      1. The Man Pastore
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        This is the player to monitor indeed

    2. SWANCK
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Like it mate, don't trust Phillips myself but you're looking good.

    3. DD
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Personally i would start with Lukaku over Rashford. If it looks like Mourinho is playing 3-5-2 or Rashford hits the ground running, it's easy to downgrade Lukaku. On the other hand, it Lukaku starts on fire, do you have a plan to bring him in?

  7. FatmanAndRobin
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    RMT please.
    Tried to go for somewhat of a balance amongst the top teams

    Foster/Begovic

    Dawson/Cedric/Daniels/Mee/Yedlin

    KDB/Eriksen/Fabregas/Ramsey/Loftus-cheek

    Jesus/Lukaku/Chico

    What worries me is 2 WBA and 2 Bourn in goals and DEF

    1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Defence is tad weak, do Ramsey to Zaha and upgrade defence 🙂 But overall a very good team.

    2. DD
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      It's solid. Keep an eye out on Cedric's likelihood of starting gw1. Also I would probably swap RLC to T Carroll as the latter is nailed on as a starter.

  8. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    RMT, 0.5 ITB:

    Foster - Myhill

    Lindelof - Trippier - Yoshida - Simpson - Lascelles

    KDB - Ramsey - Willian - Tadic - Carroll

    Kane - Lukaku - Chicharito

    1. jmcclory123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I don't think Ramsey or Tadic will do you many favours, but the rest looks good.

    2. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Chicharito didnt start training yet and has got tough openning fixtures. I will look at him for GW3.

    3. rnrd
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I like it, well balanced

  9. gaurava1216
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    RMT pls? I think I'm there.....

    Foster (Elliott)

    Trippier Cedric Francis (Mee) (4m)

    KDB Countinho Willian Ramsey (RLC)

    Kane Lukaku 6.5M

    6.5M means: Austin/ Gayle/ Jrod/

    1. SWANCK
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      7/10

      Defence could do with a little work, but that depends how you like to balance your team

      1. gaurava1216
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        A) Lindelof and J Rod

        B) Francis and Austin

        1. SWANCK
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Although I don't particularly rate Lindelof as of yet, the fixtures speak for themselves, I'd go A sir.

        2. SWANCK
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          You not fancy a bit of Alonso action in your team? I think he's much better value than any of the 7m mids

  10. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Ashley Fletcher potentially moving to Middlesbrough. That will be one 4.5m option for bench fodder gone.

    1. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      True but there's so many good strikers this year three up top is a must. I have had bench fodder strikers before but only when there is 5 decent value mid to play like the season we all had fallani and michu

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Why is it a must?

        Has the points chart been amended, without me noticing?

        Is it now 5 points for a forward's goal? 🙂

        1. The Wise Owl
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          What's your top 3 striker combination Doos?

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Kane Lukaku Crouch
            Jesus Lukaku Crouch in my other squads. 🙂

            1. The Man Pastore
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Playing 4-4-2?

        2. Kryten
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Yes but there's just so many good options up front we only really had defoe and benteke mid price last season. We also seen alot of 8-8.5m midfield like alli and cout move to 9m+ so it's more difficult to get a good 5 or 4 and still get kane, Lukaku etc. I just think there more value in strikers this year

        3. FPL ZB
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          More teams have a main striker as a focal point for goals than previous seasons

    2. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Indeed. He will end up getting the same number of FPL points.

    3. SWANCK
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Chica solved this problem for me yesterday!

  11. the vanisher
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A. KdB (352 and no ars attacking cover)

    or

    B. Lacazette (343 and no mancity attacking cover)

    1. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. Please Help I Don't Kn…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A all the way.

    3. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

  12. SWANCK
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Did anyone watch the United game last night? Anything worth noting?

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      First half dominated by Barca. Messi and DDG were great. De Gea was really amazing. Neymar is also a stud. We will miss him if PSG make that colossal buy.

      1. SWANCK
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Any United worries at all? How did Lindelof fair?

  13. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Lindelof, Tadic & Ramsey or Mee, Phillips & Coutinho?

    1. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Depends on what happens with Lindy and Coutinho. Currently B, but could easily be A in a couple of weeks!

  14. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A) Jesus, Lingard, Bertrand
    B) Chicharito, KDB, Cedric

    1) Begovic, Dawson
    2) Foster, Daniels

    Thanks!

    1. The Mighty Whites
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B, 2

      1. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers, MOT

    2. LC1
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B2 comfortably.

  15. Kryten
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I am really not feeling the Burnley defence and mee in perticular and With Keane gone they don't look strong. What are people thoughts?

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      More save points for Heaton. Still a good set-and-forget option.

      1. The Wise Owl
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Too expensive now I think

    2. SWANCK
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Avoid

  16. Please Help I Don't Kn…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    What if I took a punt and had Batshuayi as my 3rd striker...

    1. SWANCK
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Could be golden, do it!

  17. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Ward Prowse anyone???

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He's no JM 😉

      1. Pirlø's Pen
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Who is JM?

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Jacob Murphy. Newcastle winger, scored two good goals yesterday

      2. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah place holder for JM 😀 If he gets more pre season under his belt he will be my gamble I think

    2. Pirlø's Pen
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yes me, been in my team ages now, great enabler with good potential.

  18. Herc
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts please gents:

    Foster

    Lindelof - Holding - Holgate
    Bernardo - Salah - Pogba - Redmond
    Lukaku - Morata - Jesus

    Elliot - Simpson - McArthur - 4m Def

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Very good but Holding minutes would be a worry and Holgate fixtures are very poor

      1. Boydinho
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yes shift Holgate, could be good later on though

    2. DD
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Holgate -> Mee/Francis/naughton/Dun

      Holding will have limited play time. Would try and fit in Trippier for .5 more.

      B Silva is unlikely to start initially. Will be eased in like Sane last year.

    3. DD
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Also Holgate will probably be behind Martina in the pecking order

      1. Herc
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah I was unsure who would start between Holgate and Martina but they're the same price so no issue. Do you not think Holding will start? I thought Arsenal would be playing 3 at the back again and they only have Kos, Mustafi and Holding to play there. Monreal too I suppose. Bernardo is a tough one, I just don't think you spend £45m on a player to ease them in (although what's £45m these days?).

  19. NachoMan
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Ok this is my third go at this. Really want Sanchez but downgrades the rest of the squad too much...Thoughts?

    Foster (Elliot)

    Kolasinac, Dann, Ake, Cedric (Rangel)

    KDB, Eriksen, Coutinho (RLC, Romeu)

    Kaku, Chico, Jesus

  20. Besaid_Auroch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Foster / Elliot
    Trippier / Cedric / Ake / (Lascelles) / (4.0)
    Alli / Coutinho / Phillips / Ritchie / (Carroll)
    Jesus / Lukaku / Lacazette

    No Kane and no Chelsea. Too much of a risk?

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I think so, yes.

  21. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Where do I go?
    A) Sané and Salah
    B) KdB and Lallana/Zaha

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Very close! I'd go A , just

    2. The Mighty Whites
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B with Willian

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Assuming he already has Willian

    3. DD
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

  22. Blame it on the Biscan
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Can I get thoughts on this team?

    Foster/ Elliot
    Cedric/trippier/Daniels/Simpson/ Trent Alex Armstrong (or another 4.5 if Clyde is fit)
    KDB/Salah/Willian/zaha/ t Carroll
    Lukaku/augero/Austin

  23. @fpl_phenom
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Best Arsenal attacking cover?

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Kolasinac

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Where will he play? Left wing back is it?
        I currently have Ramsey and and am not convinced

    2. jmcclory123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'm an Arsenal fan and I'd probably only pick Sanchez from that team for my fpl team.

    3. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Until we know more about where he may end up it has to be Alexis. He is the price he is because of his record. This thing about Lacazette taking his central position does not rub with me. Whether he played central or wide and whoever was on the pitch made no difference last year.

    4. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Ozil imo

  24. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I think the pricing in FPL is fairly accurate this year and at this point there are no glaring bargains to have at this point. There is potential like little pea, Gayle, King etc but in general, there are about 40 in which to make choices.
    My view at this point apart from the bleeding obvious is avoid rotation and newbies in the system until we know more. We also have to wait until late to find who will be moving in or on.
    Points per minute in relation to price seems to be a key indicator and outside the captaincy, this year points to wing backs.

  25. Bring the Cavalry
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Which pair?

    A) KDB and JRod

    B) Coutinho and Austin

    1. The Mighty Whites
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B puerly because he is the best Pool option. Austin is a wait and see for me though. So I would play around with a side to make it Chicarito.
      KDB I want but it will be at the expense of a big hitter up front.

      1. Bring the Cavalry
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        If Austin is nailed I think I would rather him than chica for the first few GW, just need to wait and see the rest of pre season on how Austin does

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I think the same too.

      2. Bring the Cavalry
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I actually hope coutinho goes to Barca so I don't have to decide! Haha

        1. fishnil
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          exactly my thoughts too 😀

        2. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Agreed!
          My grav suggests for more than just this reason

  26. Zlat-man
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    First draft. Plz give suggestions where i can improve
    ~~~
    Hart (heaton);

    Dawson, Danilo, Trippier (Rangel, Hunemeier);

    Mkhi, Erik, KDB, Shaqiri, Loftus-chik;

    Kaku, Kane (4.5)
    ~~~

    1. rap91za
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      You won't find a good striker at 4.5m

    2. The Mighty Whites
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Got too many non players with the 4.0. Danilo won't start either. Get rid of Hart and Heaton to Foster and Myhill and Mkhi to Willian, this gives you 2.0 to upgrade 4.5 striker and 4.0 defenders

  27. bojack
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I've come up with a great squad but I'm 50m over budget.

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Better hope you get some oil money soon

      1. bojack
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I've had a couple of sheikhs approach me.

  28. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Willian or Mkhitaryan?

    1. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Willian

    2. DD
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Honestly both might be a good option. I'm waiting on the Super Cup to make decisions on United players apart from Lukaku

  29. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Two needed for 3-team mock draft (only 30 second picks) - will delete league afterwards:

    167830-44419

    Starts very soon at 10am

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Ill go for it if the league is deleted after

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      filled, yeah it will be

  30. rap91za
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I might have found my team, your comments?

    Foster - Elliot
    Alonso - Trippier - McAuley - (Mee - Rangel)
    Alli - KDB - Willian - Redmond - (RLC)
    Kane - Firmino - Chicharito

    Lukaku is tempting but I'm not sure how he will perform with Manu, Chicharito has proven his attacking threat at Leverkusen and in the PL before.
    So I will reassess Redmond, Firmino and Chich after a few Gameweeks or what would you suggest?