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Saints Have To Sit Back And Watch The Championship With Fingers Crossed This Weekend
Southampton
Southampton travel to Fulham on Sunday in the FA Cup, but back in the Championship there are some crucial games affecting Saints chances of promotion, so on Saturday all we can do is cross our fingers, so here we look at who is playing who.

Swans looking to get revenge on typical Stoke tactics
Swansea City
The Swans are back on home turf this coming weekend (Saturday 3pm) with a game against Stoke City which Josh Tymon is most eager to take part in. To say he was kicked continuously in the reverse fixture at Stoke in December is an understatement.

Refwatch - Rochdale v Brackley Town
Rochdale
Dale’s rearranged home game against Brackley Town on Tuesday night will be refereed by GARETH THOMAS.

Leeds fans respond to criticism after booing during the Ramadan break
Leeds United
Leeds fans have come for criticism from several quarters after booing was heard during the dusk-time refreshment break in the game against Manchester City, but that’s only telling half the story. We’d like to give you the other half.

Farke’s assistant frustrated as Leeds fail to take something from City game
Leeds United
Once again we gave a good account of ourselves against Manchester City, but again we finished the game pointless after failing to take any of our chances while we were on top. And after Daniel Farke’s meltdown after the final whistle, Eddie Riemer had to do the honours in the press conference.

A Rough Guide To Fulham
Southampton
After a trip to a good old fashioned football ground in Hillsborough as opposed to a stadium or arena, we visit Craven Cottage, another stadium that harks back to the stadium designs of the past.

Sunrise, sunset – Report
Queens Park Rangers
A continuation of Tuesday night’s sad collapse at Southampton for QPR, well beaten at home by Sheffield United on Saturday.

Southampton At Sheffield Wednesday The Verdict
Southampton
There were some that said the Saints defence would not be needed much up at Hillsborough, but they were wrong , with all three goals being scored by those playing in the back four.

Swans focus : Anthony Backhouse : Is he fit to referee ?
Swansea City
When we see certain officials tied to Swansea City games it’s only fair we look back on their performances when officiating other Swansea City fixtures. Anthony Backhouse is one of those who always fills us with dread. His game management is often flawed and on far too many occasions he has determined the outcome of Swansea football matches.