Key events
Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth
It’s mostly Saints as the game is in its early stages. The fans are supplying plenty of noise and colour.
This is the first league fixture between the south coast clubs since the 2011-12 season, Nigel Adkins and all that, of a derby played since 1899.
As you might expect, it’s one hell of a noise at St Mary’s. This is big. It begins with boos as soon as Pompey touch the ball. A Southampton fan of my acquaintance – a pal – drove all the way south from Old Trafford last night to be there. This is huge, not just for these reasons.
Preamble
Good afternoon, and welcome to coverage of the Premier League action from the 2pm (all times BST) kick-offs, and more besides, with a keenly awaited south coast derby taking place between Southampton and Portsmouth being played before those from 12pm.
In the top division, both Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have begun slowly, and there’s history between the clubs, with the added spice of Oliver Glasner now being the manager of Forest. Hull have been an early delight this season, while Everton have returned to their state of perpetual limbo, having been put up for sale – again – this week.
The Premier League games get under way at 2pm. Before that, updates from St Mary’s and team news. Join me.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/oct/11/crystal-palace-v-nottingham-forest-hull-v-everton-and-more-football-live
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