Total Saints Podcast

Episode 374 of the Total Saints Podcast looks back on Southampton’s dramatic late victory at Swansea, where Saints came from behind and still found a way to take all three points thanks to a huge late finish from Cameron Archer. It was not the most polished Southampton performance of the run, but perhaps one of the most important, with Saints showing the kind of character, resilience and squad depth that can define a promotion push.The panel discuss the balance between control and chaos in this game, whether Downes was fortunate to stay on, and how much the second-half changes shifted the momentum. There is praise too for the impact of Shea Charles and Archer from the bench, plus a wider look at what the latest results mean in the race for automatic promotion.With Bristol City up next at St Mary’s and Wembley also on the horizon, the run-in is starting to feel very real indeed.

Saints are off to Wembley in yellow — and you can be too.Use code YELLOWS for 10% off the ‘Yellows!’ Collection until 25th April.Shop here: https://shop.totalsaints.co.uk/collections/yellowsWe're doing Benali on Tour, please sponsor us if you can! https://saintsfoundation.enthuse.com/pf/total-saints-podcast-x-daily-echoAnother week, another win — and suddenly the table is starting to look very interesting indeed.In Episode 373 of the Total Saints Podcast, Neil Crespin steps in for Martin and is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House to reflect on Southampton’s 3-0 win over Blackburn Rovers at St Mary’s. Saints barely had to get out of second gear at times, but still got the job done comfortably, with Cyle Larin, Ryan Manning and Cameron Archer on the scoresheet as the unbeaten run stretched to 18 matches in all competitions.The panel discuss a performance built on control, pressing and squad depth, and ask whether Cameron Archer’s best display in a Saints shirt could yet give him an important role to play in the final weeks of the season. There’s also discussion around rotation, game management, and whether Southampton are now handling this stage of the campaign like a team that knows exactly what it’s doing.And then there’s the wider picture. With Ipswich slipping up, Saints are now just three points off the automatic promotion places. So has the conversation changed? Is this now a genuine charge for the top two rather than simply protecting a play-off place?The episode also looks ahead to Saturday’s trip to Swansea, with score predictions, selection talk, and a sense that momentum is building at exactly the right time.We also share a quick update on the Yellows collection in the TSP Shop, plus the latest on Benali on Tour, which has now gone beyond its fundraising target for Saints Foundation.

Saints are off to Wembley in yellow — and you can be too.Use code YELLOWS for 10% off the ‘Yellows!’ Collection from 7pm tonight until 25th April.Shop here:https://shop.totalsaints.co.uk/collections/yellowsA quick Benali on Tour update: thanks to your incredible support, we’ve now hit 117% of target, with £2,638 raised from 91 donors for the Saints Foundation. A brilliant effort already, and every donation makes a difference. If you’d still like to support us, you can do so here:https://saintsfoundation.enthuse.com/pf/total-saints-podcast-x-daily-echoSaints made hard work of it at times, but the result was all that mattered. A 2-1 comeback win over Derby keeps the momentum building, moves Southampton up to fifth, and leaves the play-off picture looking a lot more promising than it did a few weeks ago.In this week’s episode, Martin is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House to reflect on another huge three points at St Mary’s. The panel get into a frustrating first half, the response after the break, Leo Scienza’s moment of quality, and Taylor Harwood-Bellis popping up with yet another massive goal. There’s also praise for Casper Jander’s all-action display, a look at Finn Azaz’s influence despite an off day by his standards, and a wider conversation about what Saints can realistically target from here.There’s also a look ahead to Tuesday night’s rearranged game with Blackburn. With Saints now on a six-game winning run, attention turns to whether they can create even more breathing room in the race for the top six, and whether a top-four finish is now firmly in sight.If you’re heading to Wembley, there’s also a quick update on FA Cup semi-final tickets, plus news on the Yellows range in the TSP shop and the latest on Benali on Tour.

Saints are back in the play-off places — and they got there in style.In this special midweek episode of the Total Saints Podcast, Martin is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House to relive Southampton’s brilliant 5–1 win away at Wrexham, a result that felt like one of the biggest statements of the season so far. The panel look at the fast start, the quality of the attacking play, the strength in depth now available to Tonda, and why this performance suggested Saints may be hitting top form at exactly the right moment.There’s plenty of praise for standout displays across the side, with Finn Azaz, Matsuki, Flynn Downs and Cyle Larin all discussed, while the panel also talk through the frustration over Wrexham’s goal, the referee’s performance, and just how impressive Saints were physically and mentally so soon after the Arsenal game. With five goals, five scorers and a ruthless edge throughout, it was a night that has naturally raised fresh talk of how high this team could still finish.The pod then turns to Saturday’s home clash with Derby County, another huge game in the race for the top six. The team assess Derby’s threats, their absentees, whether Saints can start to build some real daylight, and why the focus and confidence inside this Southampton side now feels so different.There’s also a mention of the return of the pubcast after the Derby game at The Guide Dog, plus a thank you to everyone who has helped the team smash their Saints Foundation fundraising target for this year’s Benali on Tour.

Saints are Wembley-bound — and suddenly the mood around Southampton feels completely different.In Episode 370 of the Total Saints Podcast, Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House to look back on a superb 2-1 FA Cup win over Arsenal at St Mary’s, as Southampton produced one of their best performances of the season to book a place in the semi-finals. From the first whistle, Saints played with bravery, purpose and belief, asking questions of Arsenal rather than simply trying to survive. The panel reflect on the tactical plan, the energy of the performance, the atmosphere inside the ground, and why this result feels significant beyond just the cup itself.There’s plenty of praise for the standout performances on the night, including Ross Stewart’s tireless centre-forward display, Shea Charles’ composed late winner, and a defensive effort that stood up brilliantly against elite opposition. The team also discuss Ryan Manning’s battle with Max Dowman, the growing impact of players stepping in from the squad, and the sense that Tonda is building something with real resilience and clarity. It was a night that felt special in the moment — and one that could yet shape the final weeks of the season.The focus then shifts quickly back to the promotion race, with Saints heading to Wrexham for another huge Championship fixture. The panel preview the challenge, assess how Southampton might approach the game after such an emotional win, and give their score predictions. There’s also an update on Benali on Tour, a look at the club’s latest financial figures, and the latest on the fixture reshuffle after Saints’ progress to the semi-finals.If you’re enjoying the podcast, you can support TSP on Patreon, visit the merch store, and follow Total Saints Podcast across social media at @TotalSaintsPod.

Football is back, and Southampton return with one of the biggest games of the season as Arsenal head to St Mary’s for an FA Cup quarter-final under the lights. In this special midweek episode, Martin is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House to preview a tie that feels equal parts daunting and exciting, with Saints aiming to keep the 1976 anniversary cup spirit alive and reach the final four.The panel look at Arsenal’s international break disruption, with a remarkable number of players withdrawing from national team duty, and ask whether Mikel Arteta will rotate with one eye on Europe. They also debate whether Saints have to go full strength despite Wrexham and Derby looming large in the league, and which players could be key if Southampton are to cause an upset.There’s discussion around possible team selection, including the fitness of Jack Stephens and Leo Scienza, the role of Ross Stewart and Cameron Archer, and how Saints can best deal with Arsenal’s physicality and set-piece threat. The episode also touches on Daniel Peretz’s comments about his future, England’s frustrating performances over the international break, and the huge run of fixtures that now lies ahead for Southampton.The episode also includes an update on Benali on Tour, with Martin, Alfie and Alex now past 80% of their fundraising target for Saints Foundation ahead of their Lake District challenge. You can support that here: https://saintsfoundation.enthuse.com/pf/total-saints-podcast-x-daily-echoThanks for listening to the Total Saints Podcast, brought to you by our Patreon community and supported this season by Paul Castle Associates and Steam Town Brewery. 

Saints head into the international break in the top six after a professional 2-0 win over Oxford United at St Mary’s. Martin is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and George Rees-Julian to reflect on another important three points, a stunning long-range strike from Shea Charles, and a result that keeps Southampton’s momentum rolling at exactly the right time. The panel discuss Saints’ latest tactical tweak under Tonda, why this side is finding different ways to win, and whether fourth place is now a realistic target heading into the final stretch of the season. There’s also chat about the Oxford reaction to the Saints Foundation advertising boards, the growing importance of Fin Azaz, James Bree and Daniel Peretz, plus a look at the wider promotion and relegation picture.

Saints are back in the top six — but they had to earn it the hard way.A 1–0 win over an in-form Norwich side at St Mary’s extends Southampton’s unbeaten run to 13 games in all competitions and keeps the momentum firmly in their favour as the season heads into its final stretch. Finn Azaz’s 10th goal of the campaign proved decisive, but this was far from a free-flowing performance. Instead, it was a display built on resilience, discipline, and a growing ability to win games in different ways — something that could prove crucial in the play-off run-in. We break down the key moments from a tense night at St Mary’s, including Daniel Peretz’s standout performance in goal, the physical challenge posed by Norwich, and what this result says about the evolution of this Saints side under pressure.There’s also discussion around the refereeing decisions, tactical tweaks, and whether this team now has the mentality needed for promotion.Looking ahead, attention turns to another crucial home fixture as Oxford United visit St Mary’s — a side fighting for survival and unlikely to make things easy.With momentum building and the stakes rising, Saints are firmly in the play-off fight.