English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming Championship clash between Southampton and Norwich City is set for 13.12.2025 at 12:30. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this Championship encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Southampton, currently sitting - in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Norwich City, positioned -, aim to continue their climb up the Championship table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 13.12.2025
- Kickoff: 12:30
- Favorite: -
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 13.12.2025, finishing Norwich City 2-1 Southampton.
Southampton Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Southampton squad has been dominant at home throughout the Championship 2025 campaign.
Fans searching for the Southampton lineup today or Southampton starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Southampton home performances:
Date Event Score 13.12.2025 Norwich City vs Southampton 2 - 1 09.12.2025 Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion 3 - 2 06.12.2025 Southampton vs Birmingham City 3 - 1
Norwich City Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Norwich City have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s Championship game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: -
- Recent head-to-head record: Norwich City 2-1 Southampton
- Wins this season over Southampton: 3
Recent away match stats for Norwich City:
Date Event Score 13.12.2025 Norwich City vs Southampton 2 - 1 09.12.2025 Sheffield United vs Norwich City 1 - 1 06.12.2025 Watford vs Norwich City 3 - 2
Prediction and Final Word
As of 15.12.2025, odds point to - as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Southampton and Norwich City lineups for the Championship 2025 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.