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The second leg of the Championship play-off semi-final between Southampton and West Brom takes place this Friday.

For Russell Martin’s Saints, the goalless draw at The Hawthorns to open the tie was a case of job done - given the Baggies’ wide disparity between their home and away form.

West Brom have won just one of their last seven road trips although both sets of fans will be aware that simply anything can happen in the play-offs.

The tight first leg offered little clues as to who will be facing Norwich or Leeds at Wembley at the end of the month, with that semi-final wrapping up on Thursday.

But it promises to be a fascinating night on the south coast as one of the Championship’s best attacks hosts one of its stoutest defences.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Southampton vs West Brom is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off on Friday May 17, 2024.

The match will take place at St. Mary’s Stadium.

Southampton are favourites to reach Wembley

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Where to watch Southampton vs West Brom

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Football and Main Event, with coverage beginning at 7pm.

Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Southampton vs West Brom team news

Che Adams is a doubt for Southampton after missing the first leg through injury. The Scottish striker’s presence was missed but Martin hopes to get him in training during the week to ensure he’s ready to go.

Ross Stewart could be elevated to the starting line-up if Adams misses out again, having impressed off the bench last time out.

Saints will be without Gavin Bazunu, Juan Larios and Stuart Armstrong.

Carlos Corberan stuck with Tom Fellows on the right wing for the first leg but could make a change to his West Brom team.

Jed Wallace is most likely to be introduced while they are without the injured Jayson Molumby and Daryl Dike.

Southampton vs West Brom prediction

Neither of these teams has set pulses racing with their performances in the final weeks of the campaign, nor in the first leg. It promises to be a tight one but Southampton have the greater attacking threat to grab the vital breakthrough.

Southampton to win, 1-0.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

West Brom last claimed victory at St. Mary’s on New Year’s Eve in 2016 when Hal Robson-Kanu scored the winning goal.

Southampton wins: 34

West Brom wins: 25

Draws: 25

Southampton vs West Brom match odds

Southampton to qualify: 1/3

West Brom to qualify: 21/10

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).