Team news
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Southampton have won 57 per cent of their Premier League meetings with Crystal Palace (13 out of 23), their highest win-rate against any side they have met more than 12 times in the competition.
Danny Ings, who is back in training, has scored 18 PL home goals for Southampton. He is looking to become just the second player to score 20 for Saints at St Mary’s Stadium, after James Beattie (28).
Palace are looking to secure their first PL double over Southampton, in the 12th season in which the clubs have met in the competition.
Eagles striker Christian Benteke has scored 11 goals in 18 PL encounters played on Tuesdays, with only Alan Shearer (15) and Wayne Rooney (13) netting more on this day in the competition.
Match officials
Referee: Andy Madley. Assistants: Eddie Smart, Mark Scholes. Fourth official: John Brooks. VAR: Simon Hooper. Assistant VAR: Derek Eaton.
