BBC · Sep 12, 2025
Still gives Southampton squad a history lesson
Southampton boss Will Still at Southampton's training groundSouthampton boss Will Still has provided his players with a history lesson as they prepare for the south coast derby against Portsmouth.
Saints have not faced Pompey in the league for over a decade with the last meeting coming in 2012 and resulting in a 2-2 draw.
Sunday's hosts did win 4-0 at Fratton Park in 2019 with goalkeeper Alex McCarthy captain Jack Stephens the only players from that squad still at the club.
"I think with the help of the club and the people at the club, we've set up various things so that the players understand what it means," Still told BBC Radio Solent.