Flynn Downes expresses confidence in Southampton's Championship chances
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:39 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Southampton midfielder Flynn Downes stated that the team is motivated to win the Championship this season, especially after being removed from last season’s play-offs due to the Spygate scandal. Despite starting with a four-point deduction, Downes believes the players have a chip on their shoulder that will drive them to success. He emphasized the team's unity and readiness as they prepare for the upcoming season, following a successful pre-season in Germany. Southampton will begin their Carabao Cup campaign against Colchester United this Saturday and face Watford in their league opener the following weekend.
- •Flynn Downes claims Southampton aims to win the Championship.
- •Southampton faces a four-point deduction due to the Spygate scandal.
- •The team recently completed a successful training camp in Germany.
- •Southampton's first match is in the Carabao Cup against Colchester United.
- •The league opener is scheduled for next weekend against Watford.
- 8:39 AMYahoo Sports — Southampton are 'winning this league' - Downes
- 8:39 AMBBC Sport — Southampton will win Championship this season - Downes
"Southampton midfielder Flynn Downes says he and his team-mates have a "chip on their shoulder" he believes will help them win the Championship.
"Southampton midfielder Flynn Downes says he and his team-mates have a "chip on their shoulder" he believes will help them win the Championship.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 8:39 AMSouthampton are 'winning this league' - Downes
Southampton midfielder Flynn Downes says he and his team-mates have a "chip on their shoulder" he believes will help them win the Championship.
- BBC SportAug 4, 2026, 8:39 AMSouthampton will win Championship this season - Downes
Southampton midfielder Flynn Downes says he and his team-mates have a "chip on their shoulder" he believes will help them win the Championship.
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