Team news
Southampton's Jan Bednarek and Paul Onuachu are both available after injury, while Adam Lallana could return from a hamstring problem.
Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsey, who is recovering from a finger injury, won't be considered but could be fit for the midweek EFL Cup quarter-final against Liverpool.
Defender Jack Stephens is suspended until Boxing Day after two red cards this season.
Tottenham midfielders Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma are both also banned.
Defenders Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies are all out with hamstring injuries.
Match facts
Head to head
Southampton have won just one of their past eight matches against Tottenham in all competitions (D3, L4).
However, they have lost just one of their last six home league games against Spurs (W2, D3).
The three most recent meetings have produced 16 goals in total.
Southampton have scored in each of their last 15 Premier League games versus Tottenham, their longest scoring streak against an opponent in the competition's history.
Southampton
Southampton have earned just one point from the last 15 available.
Their sole victory in 28 Premier League fixtures was 1-0 at home to Everton last month (D6, L21).
Saints have conceded eight goals in total in their last two home games.
They are the fourth side to have five points or fewer after 15 Premier League matches – the other three were all relegated: Sunderland in 2005-06, Sheffield United in 2020-21 and 2023-24.
Southampton have made 10 errors leading to goals in the Premier League this season, more than any other side.
Russell Martin could become just the third manager to lose 13 of his first 16 Premier League games, after Mick McCarthy and Brian Laws.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham are in danger of losing three league matches in a row for the first time this season.
All seven of Spurs' league defeats this season have been by a single-goal margin, while their six wins have been by at least a two-goal margin - with five by at least a three-goal margin.
Spurs have lost three of their past four away games in the Premier League, with the exception being a 4-0 win over champions Manchester City.
They have dropped points in both league games so far versus promoted opposition.
Captain Son Heung-min has scored 10 Premier League goals against Southampton, his highest tally versus any opponent in the division.
