SOUTHAMPTON, England (Interstat) — Southampton hosts Charlton Athletic in an English Championship match on Saturday, with the visitors looking to avenge a heavy defeat from earlier this season.

The Saints dominated the last meeting, routing Charlton 5-1 on the road on Nov. 22. Southampton enters this fixture in stronger form, having won back-to-back league matches. They edged Leicester City 2-1 at home last Saturday, following a dramatic 4-3 victory at Leicester three days prior. Their recent home form has been solid, with wins in three of their last four at St. Mary’s Stadium.

Charlton Athletic arrives following a disappointing 3-1 home loss to Portsmouth on Tuesday. That result snapped a modest three-match unbeaten run in the league, which included a win over Stoke City and a draw with Queens Park Rangers. Their form has been inconsistent, mixing resilient results like a 2-0 win at Leicester with heavy defeats, such as a 4-0 loss at Millwall in January.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the match is projected to end in a 1-1 draw.

Southampton will aim to use their potent attack, evidenced by nine goals in their last three matches, to secure a third consecutive victory and strengthen their position in the promotion chase. Charlton, sitting lower in the table, will seek a defensive improvement to contain Southampton and scrape a valuable point on the road.

The matchup is a key part of a congested Championship schedule. Southampton will host QPR next Tuesday, while Charlton travels to West Bromwich Albion on the same day.

Key Matchup: Southampton’s attacking momentum versus Charlton’s resilience. The Saints have shown a knack for late goals and high-scoring affairs, while Charlton has demonstrated an ability to grind out results, albeit inconsistently.

Injury reports for both clubs were not immediately available.

The game kicks off at 1500 GMT at St. Mary’s Stadium.