THERE have not been too many meetings between the two clubs over the last decade, but on Friday Russell Martin’s side will travel to Sheffield Wednesday.

They will be hoping to start their Championship campaign with a win against the newly promoted Owls, managed by Xisco Munoz.

Here is a look back at the last five matches played between the two sides…

Southampton 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday (6-5 penalties) – November 9, 2021

Competition: League Cup

Goals: Josh Windass - ‘24

James Ward-Prowse (pen) - ‘45

Following a run of one win in nine games and a 4-1 battering by Newcastle United, Saints made the decision to part company with Ralph Hasenhüttl.

Replacing the Austrian was Luton Town manager Nathan Jones, who watched the game from the stands while caretaker manager Ruben Selles took charge.

After 24 minutes it was the League One side that took the lead through Josh Windass – their play-off final hero. However, just before half-time, James Ward-Prowse equalised for the Saints.

The hosts went on to win the tie on penalties after Dominic Iorfa’s spot-kick was saved by goalkeeper Alex McCarthy.

Southampton 2-0 Sheffield Wednesday – September 25, 2012

Competition: League Cup

Goals: Jay Rodriquez – ’30

Jay Rodriguez – ’78

£6million summer signing Jay Rodriguez impressed in the fourth round of the League Cup as Southampton reached the last 16 for the second successive season.

The 23-year-old opened the scoring by turning his marker and firing home. He then doubled the lead from the spot with a 78th-minute penalty after Stere De Ridder brought down Joe Matlock.

Going into the game, the newly promoted premier league side had just recorded their second win of the season, beating Aston Villa to record their first Premier League win of the season.

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Southampton 2-0 Sheffield Wednesday – March 19, 2011

Competition: League One

Goals: Jose Fonte – ‘60

Rickie Lambert – ’66

Saints moved within three points of second place after a header from Jose Fonte and a beautiful half-volley from Rickie Lambert put the game beyond doubt.

With just one win in their last five games, Southampton were hoping to keep their promotion hopes alive and move within three points of second place.

It took 60 minutes for the hosts to take the lead after Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s corner. Jose Fonte rose the highest to head the ball into the back of the net.

The second goal was a pinpoint half-volley from Rickie Lambert putting the game beyond doubt after Lee Barnard’s run and cross.

After the game Saints boss Nigel Adkins described the performance as "a very good victory", adding: “We believe that we’re a fit side and we’re going to come strong at the end of the season”

Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Southampton September 25, 2010

Competition: League One

Goals: Lee Barnard – ’61

This time Rickie Lambert was the creator running at the Wednesday defence and passing the ball to Lee Barnard who slotted in the decisive goal.

Substitute Adam Lallana also came close in the last ten minutes to double the visitors' lead.

When called upon, Kelvin Davis and his defence stood strong giving manager Nigel Adkins his first win as Southampton manager.

Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 Southampton – April 18, 2009

Competition: Championship

Goals: Luke Varney ’24

Luke Varney ’73

You have to go back to Southampton’s relegation campaign of 2008-09 to find Sheffield Wednesday’s last win over them.

Going into this game Saints were struggling, sitting 23rd in the Championship. Wednesday added to that misery after a brace from Luke Varney in the 24th and 73rd minutes.

Saints had drawn 1-1 with Wednesday in the reverse fixture at St Mary’s, earlier in the campaign. Saints concluded the season 23rd with 45 points from their 46 matches.