Tonda Eckert two from 50 as Southampton chase milestones against Bristol City | OneFootball

Tonda Eckert is two matches from reaching 50 games as Southampton manager, with Bristol City’s visit on Saturday presenting the next step. According to Sainstmarching.com, the German’s 48 outings include his caretaker spell.

Eckert has 29 wins from those 48, a 60.48% return, and he could collect a 30th against Bristol City. His side have largely been assured under his watch.

This season already brings three wins from six league fixtures despite a four-point deduction. Southampton have not lost a home league game since January, and St Mary’s has felt formidable.

The promotion chasers have 14 league goals so far, 11 at home. If they score three on Saturday, Eckert will have presided over 100 goals in his first 49 matches. Recent home wins include 3-1 against Stoke and Swansea, plus a 5-1 over Millwall.

Michael Skubala’s Bristol City travel in decent away form, having won their last two Championship trips, at Preston North End and Burnley, the latter sealed by two late goals at Turf Moor. Former Saint Dom Ballard could also be eager to make a point.

Some neutrals still view Eckert’s tenure through the prism of the Spygate affair, yet he retains strong backing among Southampton supporters. Ending Will Still’s troubled stint and promoting the then novice has looked a masterstroke.

Whether the hosts can maintain their fluent home streak is hard to call. Eckert will hope for another straightforward result before his 50th game arrives with a trip to Wrexham before the international break.

Source: Sainstmarching.com

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