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Saints return to St Mary's tonight, hosting Swansea City in the Championship at 7:45pm BST, aiming to end a run of two draws.

According to Daily Echo, Tonda Eckert makes three changes, with Wood, Manning and Fellows in for Stephens, Welington and Matsuki.

In his programme notes, Eckert says it is good to be home for two games this week, Swansea then Bristol City, after trips to Birmingham and Lincoln.

He believes a midweek game at Birmingham is among the league's toughest tests, with a loud stadium and aerial pressure, and felt his side produced a proper team display. Birmingham are yet to lose in the Championship.

Lincoln was different. He said facing a newly promoted side away so early is difficult and, though the aim was to win, the result disappointed. He added the team must grind out games and sometimes one goal has to be enough, with a chance to respond immediately at home.

Eckert highlighted how the crowd lifted Saints when they trailed against Millwall here, and how scoring five against a side that chased automatic promotion last season showed their level when everyone pulls together.

With the window closed, he welcomed clarity on the squad for the coming months and the arrivals of Keven, James, Zach and Jamie, alongside a leaner group. He thanked travelling fans and said it is important to build on home wins over Stoke and Millwall and continue their 2026 run.

Source: Daily Echo

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