SAINTS could face a switch back to 4-5-1 this afternoon with David Connolly and Adam Lallana set to miss the trip to Northampton.

Both players are struggling with injury and are not expected to play in the second round FA Cup tie.

Saints are already without Kelvin Davis, who sustained a groin injury in Tuesday’s 3-1 win at Hartlepool. Neal Trotman is also out with a one-match suspension, while Jacob Mellis is not being allowed to play in the cup by his parent club, Chelsea.

Connolly has picked up a groin problem, while Lallana is struggling with a knee issue, meaning the list of absentees has grown further.

Full story in today's Daily Echo.