Southampton have 25 players in their 2026/27 squad: 2 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 8 midfielders, 6 forwards. The average age is 24.5.
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Peretz | 25 |
| 25 | G. Long | 32 |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | M. Roerslev | 26 |
| 3 | R. Manning | 29 |
| 5 | J. Sanda | 19 |
| 5 | J. Stephens | 31 |
| 6 | Z. Abbott | 19 |
| 13 | K. Schlotterbeck | 28 |
| 14 | J. Bree | 28 |
| 15 | N. Wood-Gordon | 23 |
| 34 | Welington | 24 |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | F. Downes | 26 |
| 7 | R. Akachukwu | 19 |
| 10 | F. Azaz | 25 |
| 18 | T. Fellows | 22 |
| 20 | C. Jander | 22 |
| 26 | Cameron Bragg | 20 |
| 27 | K. Matsuki | 22 |
| 30 | J. Ward-Prowse | 31 |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Léo Scienza | 27 |
| 9 | Princewill Ehibhatiomhan | 20 |
| 9 | C. Larin | 30 |
| 11 | L. Dobbin | 22 |
| 23 | S. Edozie | 22 |
| 28 | D. Mubama | 21 |
Southampton manager
S. Rusk (England, aged 44) is the Southampton head coach since 2025.
Southampton key players this season
Southampton players among the EFL Championship scoring and assist leaders:
- C. Larin: 7 goals, 0 assists
- F. Azaz: 3 goals, 4 assists
- Léo Scienza: 2 goals, 2 assists
When does Southampton play next?
Southampton’s next match is Southampton vs Portsmouth in the EFL Championship on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- US: CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ (Sun, Oct 11, 7:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM PT)
- UK: Sky Sports and ITV (select matches) (Sun, Oct 11, 12:00 PM)
Southampton stadium
Southampton play at St. Mary's Stadium in Southampton, Hampshire (capacity 32,689).
Frequently asked questions
How many players are in the Southampton squad?
Southampton have 25 registered players: 2 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 8 midfielders, 6 forwards.
Who is the Southampton manager?
S. Rusk is the Southampton head coach.
Who is the youngest player at Southampton?
Z. Abbott, aged 19.
Who is the oldest player at Southampton?
G. Long, aged 32.
Updated Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:23 PM ET