Gary Johnson has named an unchanged line-up for City's first ever visit to St.Mary's Stadium.

The City boss has been able to stick with the same starting eleven that beat Norwich City 2-1 last weekend for this afternoon's clash with Southampton.

Lee Johnson has passed a fitness test on his ankle to partner Cole Skuse in central midfield.

Marvin Elliott is back from injury to return on the bench.

Southampton: R.Wright; J.Wright, Lucketti, Perry, Vignal; Licka, Safri, Idiakez, Euell; Wright-Phillips, John. Subs: Davis, Viafara, Saganowski, Surman, Pericard.

City: Basso; Orr, Carey, McCombe, McAllister; Murray, Johnson, Skuse, McIndoe; Noble, Adebola. Subs: Elliott, Brooker, Carle, Sproule, Weale.

Referee: Mr S Attwell