Southampton face table-topping Millwall after 4-1 cup shock under Tonda Eckert | OneFootball

Tonda Eckert’s Southampton must regroup fast after a 4-1 EFL Cup loss to youthful West Ham United, with leaders Millwall next at St Mary’s. According to Sainstmarching.com, the Saints could hardly have drawn a tougher follow-up.

The last time an Eckert side shipped four was January, when Middlesbrough won 4-0 at the Riverside.

Nathan Wood and Leo Scienza started that day and again on Tuesday, when West Ham stunned Eckert’s men 4-1.

Millwall arrive with two wins from two and no goals conceded, 2-0 at Bristol City and 3-0 against Norwich City. They sit top of the Championship.

Josh Coburn and Tairyk Arconte share four goals, so Southampton could be punished if they are not switched on from minute one against Alex Neil’s pacesetters.

Eckert can turn to Cyle Larin, on three goals in all competitions, though a result may require a collective effort. He has spoken about making St Mary’s a fortress, and beating the early leaders would be a statement.

After that Teesside setback he lost to Hull City in mid January, then suffered only one further defeat in the next 22, putting together a 14-match unbeaten run and reaching the play-offs after taking over with the club in 21st in November.

Millwall have not lost at St Mary’s since 2011, when Guly Do Prado hit the winner. Saints did just end another hoodoo by beating Stoke 3-1 last weekend.

Source: Sainstmarching.com

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