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Southampton opens Championship season with defeat to Watford

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:20 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Southampton opens Championship season with defeat to Watford
Summary

Southampton lost 2-0 to Watford on the opening day of the Championship season on August 19. Despite the disappointing result, fan writer Glen de la Cour remains optimistic about the Saints' promotion chances. Historical performance on opening day has been poor, with only five wins in the last 37 attempts. The team will aim to strengthen its squad before the transfer window closes, looking for a midfielder and a central defender. The loss presents an early challenge, but de la Cour advises rival teams to enjoy the Saints' current bottom position as he believes they will improve soon.

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  • •Southampton lost 2-0 to Watford on August 19.
  • •Saints record opening day losses despite a solid prior season.
  • •Glen de la Cour expresses confidence in eventual promotion.
  • •Team aims to sign a midfielder and a central defender.
  • •Watford concluded last season as the least in-form team.
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  • 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — 'Saints won't be adrift for long'
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Southampton fan writer Glen de la Cour gives his thoughts on the opening day defeat to Watford, but still feels confident about a Saints promotion push.

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