West Bromwich Albion face a significant test of their Championship play-off credentials when they make the long trip to the South Coast to take on Southampton on Saturday afternoon.
The Baggies are sat just one place and one point behind their fourth-placed hosts, who have recovered from a nightmare start to the season and are gradually finding their feet following relegation from the Premier League last season.
Carlos Corberan's side will make the trip to St Marys in good heart after claiming maximum points in their last three Championship fixtures against Queens Park Rangers, Coventry City and Hull City. However, the Saints will pose a more stern test of the Baggies as they look to stretch their unbeaten run to an eighth game. Ahead of Saturday's eagerly anticipated clash, BirminghamWorld takes a look at the latest injury news and assesses the big calls that are facing managers on both sides.
1. Southampton v West Brom team news
The latest team news ahead of West Brom's visit to Southampton. Photo: Richard Heathcote
2. DOUBT: Ross Stewart (Southampton)
The former Sunderland striker is close to a recovery from an injury that has prevented him from making his Saints debut. He could be in the squad for the meeting with the Baggies. Photo: Stu Forster
3. OUT: Jan Bednarek (Southampton)
The centre-back is suspended after he picked up a fifth booking of the season last weekend. | Getty Images
4. OUT: John Swift (West Bromwich Albion)
The former Chelsea and Reading midfielder is not expected to return until after the international break as he continues his recovery from a calf injury. | Getty Images