The Bristol City star out to ruin Southampton’s flawless home record | OneFootball

Southampton host Bristol City on Saturday with a perfect home start to protect, three from three at St Mary's with 11 goals scored. The visitors arrive boasting the Championship's leading away record.

According to Sainstmarching.com, Michael Skubala's Robins stumbled initially after his move from Lincoln City, suffering two defeats. They have since put together three straight wins and remain unbeaten on their travels.

They won 3-1 at Preston to open September, then edged Burnley 2-1 with both decisive goals in the final 10 minutes. Eckert's side will want the match settled before that stage.

Chasing a first-ever Premier League promotion, City will also look to an ex-Saint in Dom Ballard to spoil the run. The striker, barely used on the South Coast with only four senior outings, now leads their line.

After a golden boot season at Leyton Orient last term, Ballard has two Championship goals this campaign, including an audacious flick against Birmingham. Since leaving, he has 25 in 50 for the O's and for the Robins, with both strikes this season coming away.

He would relish ending his boyhood club's home sequence with a winner on Saturday. Skubala will also want his defenders alert to Cyle Larin and Finn Azaz in a meeting that should be a fascinating watch.

Source: Sainstmarching.com

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