Southampton and Preston North End matches from 2005 onwards

Results show how evenly matched the two teams have been during these meets. Saints and Preston have won three games each and four have ended in draws.

Their upcoming match takes place this evening when Southampton will be hoping to tip the scales in their favour at St Mary's Stadium.

These pictures were taken during the matches between 2005 and now.

Preston v Southampton - October 1, 2005

Southampton v Preston  - February 15, 2006

Southampton v Preston  - August 26, 2006

Preston v Southampton - March 5, 2007

Gareth Bale charging forward, March 5, 2007. (Image: Echo)

Preston v Southampton - October 2, 2007

Alexander Ostlund battling for the ball on October 2, 2007 (Image: Echo)

Southampton v Preston - December 22, 2007

Rasiak on the ball December 22, 2007 (Image: Echo)

Preston v Southampton - November 1, 2008

Thomson, Surman and Cook throwing their shirts into the crowd November 1, 2008 (Image: Echo)

Southampton v Preston - February 21, 2009

Southampton v Preston - September 21, 2011

Lallana in action on August 21, 2011 (Image: Echo)

Preston v Southampton - October 25, 2023

Will Smallbone in action alongside Adam Armstrong on March 24, 2023 (Image: Matt Watson/ Southampton FC)