While both teams have a rich history, they haven't faced off too frequently. That said, there have been 10 meetings between the two teams since 2005.

Results show how evenly matched the two teams have been during these meets. Saints and Preston have won three games each and four have ended in draws.

Their upcoming match takes place this evening when Southampton will be hoping to tip the scales in their favour at St Mary's Stadium.

These pictures were taken during the matches between 2005 and now.

Preston v Southampton - October 1, 2005

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Southampton v Preston  - February 15, 2006

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Southampton v Preston  - August 26, 2006

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Preston v Southampton - March 5, 2007

Daily Echo: Gareth Bale charging forward, March 5, 2007.Gareth Bale charging forward, March 5, 2007. (Image: Echo)

Preston v Southampton - October 2, 2007

Daily Echo: Alexander Ostlund battling for the ball on October 2, 2007Alexander Ostlund battling for the ball on October 2, 2007 (Image: Echo)

Southampton v Preston - December 22, 2007

Daily Echo: Rasiak on the ball December 22, 2007Rasiak on the ball December 22, 2007 (Image: Echo)

Preston v Southampton - November 1, 2008

Daily Echo: Thomson, Surman and Cook throwing their shirts into the crowd November 1, 2008Thomson, Surman and Cook throwing their shirts into the crowd November 1, 2008 (Image: Echo)

Southampton v Preston - February 21, 2009

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Southampton v Preston - September 21, 2011

Daily Echo: Lallana in action on August 21, 2011Lallana in action on August 21, 2011 (Image: Echo)

Preston v Southampton - October 25, 2023

Daily Echo: Will Smallbone in action alongside Adam Armstrong on March 24, 2023Will Smallbone in action alongside Adam Armstrong on March 24, 2023 (Image: Matt Watson/ Southampton FC)