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The Southampton vs Stoke City line-ups tab covers Championship (England), Regular Season - 2 on 22 Aug 2026 using possible line-ups. It brings together the starting shapes, listed players, bench depth and coach details, so the team-sheet context sits beside the score, timeline and match stats.

Southampton set up in a 4-3-3 shape with 11 starters named. The named starters include G. Bazunu, M. Holgate, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, and J. Bednarek, giving a quick read on the core of the side. The bench adds 9 substitutes, which shows the replacement options available during the match. R. Martin is listed as coach for this team sheet.

Stoke City set up in a 3-5-2 shape with 11 starters named. The named starters include J. Bursik, C. Taylor, A. Flint, and Benjamin Wilmot, giving a quick read on the core of the side. The bench adds 7 substitutes, which shows the replacement options available during the match. M. O'Neill is listed as coach for this team sheet.