Southampton Vs Reading Highlights
Venue: St Mary’s Stadium
Date: Saturday, 8 December, 2012
Kick off: 15:00 GMT.
Head-to-head
This is their first meeting in the top flight.
They met twice in the Championship last season. They drew 1-1 at the Madejski and then Reading won 3-1 at St Mary’s in April.
Reading have not lost at Southampton in the league since 1960.
Southampton
The Saints have managed only one clean sheet in the Premier League this season and have let in more goals than any other team (32).
They have picked up three points from a possible 21 away from home this season but have lost only one of their last six at home.
According to Opta, Morgan Schneiderlin averages more tackles per game (4.6) than any other Premier League player.
Reading
Reading have lost 17 points from winning positions in the Premier League this season.
Reading have the lowest average possession (41.2%) and passing accuracy (69.1%) in the top flight.
Nicky Shorey puts in more accurate crosses per game (3.6) than any other player in the Premier League.
