SAINTS Championship odds have been released ahead of the upcoming season.

Following the fixture release for the 2023/24 Championship campaign, BetVictor has revealed the Reds updated odds for an instant return to the Premier League.

It’s their first season back in the second tier of English football since 2011-12, after an 11-year stint back in the Premier League.

Saints are one of three recently relegated sides dominating the betting for the Championship title, with Southampton third favourites at 8/1 to lift the title behind Leicester City (5/1) and Leeds United (6/1).

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Russell Martin has recently been confirmed as the club’s new manager and there’s big expectations which is reflected in the betting, with the Saints currently 11/4 to earn promotion at the first time of asking.

A top six finish which ensures entry to the play-offs at least comes in at 11/10 alongside Middlesbrough.

Saints’ season kicks off on Friday 4th August with a trip to Sheffield Wednesday with the first fixture at St Marys coming on the 12th against Norwich City.