please log in to view this image SOUTHAMPTON v WATFORD please log in to view this image FA CUP 4TH ROUND REPLAY St. Mary's Stadium Tuesday 6th February 2024 Kick Off : 1945 GMT please log in to view this image For the right to pit their wits against Liverpool in the fifth round, Southampton and Watford will do battle at St Mary's Stadium in an FA Cup fourth-round replay on Tuesday night. The Saints' remarkable unbeaten run continued at Rotherham United on the weekend, whilst the Hornets suffered a disappointing defeat against Cardiff City in Hertfordshire. Following Matheus Martin's opener for Watford in the original tie on January 28, it looked as if Southampton's unbeaten streak was coming to a disappointing end at Vicarage Road, however Stuart Armstrong's deceiving effort was enough to book his side's spot in the fifth-round draw. Which side most wants to progress to the next round, and a trip to Anfield, remains to be seen, but a return to the EPL is probably the main priority for both sides. Of course, Watford would probably like a payday with a visit to Liverpool. Team News We do know that Dennis will not travel to the south coast, as he will be spending the whole week on the training ground in an effort to improve his fitness. Our Officials Referee: Darren Bond please log in to view this image Assistant referees: Timothy Wood & Bhupinder Singh Gill Fourth official: Gavin Ward
The trouble is that we don't really have a second string team. Some players come in, then go out, but it seems that giving players some game time has brought about this movement.
Our players look like they need a rest, and we'll get thumped by Liverpool anyway. I would basically put out the under 21s/fringe players. Of course would be nice to win on the night to stop the slump and get some more money by getting to the next round, but if we lose it's no big deal given the draw. Wouldn't be surprised if Southampton think the same. If the draw for the next round was kinder and/or we had good momentum in the league, I would have wanted to play a strong team, but I don't think that's sensible.
Thanks OFH, maybe we will go for it. I hadn't thought the money benefits of getting whooped at Anfield.
Dennis not going https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/24098587.dennis-not-watford-party-travelling-southampton/
Thanks to Andrew French. A little bit about Nabizada (who isn't 17 until June). The first-year scholar joined Watford after starting his career at Brentford, generally plays down the flanks and has been a regular scorer for Tom Cleverley's Under-18s during the first half of the season.
Looks like we might be going for a win - I was expecting a few surprise selections in the starting side rather than just one in the bench. Looks like there's no terrestrial TV coverage at all - anyone know of a possible stream?
This is advertised, but too early to see if it works. http://www.fawanews.com/Southampton vs Watford.html
https://reddit3.sportshub.stream/event/southampton_watford_190897481/ There are a few here ...but will have to wait to see if they go to the game itself
Watford's corner of the stadium starting to get a good few fans in it. Tough run for the travelling supporters: Sheffield last midweek, Southampton tonight, Norwich next midweek. AF
Tue Feb 6, 7:26:40pm fawanews: Southampton vs Watford & Coventry vs Sheffield Wednesday not sure 100% if it will be availble , but need towait and see if availble after kick off or no
If you get a link let us know... I have 7 possible links open but none of them is showing anything linked to the game yet
