John Roder
Match of the Day commentator

When I was growing up in Hampshire (and I'm old enough to remember when Bournemouth was in the county) there was little in the way of rivalry between these clubs.

Southampton's nemesis were (and still are) to the east, not the west, and indeed many Saints fans I knew had a soft spot for the Cherries.

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So does geographical proximity make a derby, or does it need an element of animosity, whether historical or competitive?

What is certain is that Southampton desperately need a victory, while Bournemouth are enjoying a terrific start to the season and will fancy themselves to take maximum points from their south coast neighbours. But is it truly a derby?

The two teams are making their way out to the pitch at Vitality Stadium.

Bournemouth are in their usual red and black stripes, while Southampton line up in their yellow and blue away kit.

Mark Lawrenson
Ex-Liverpool defender and BBC football expert

Southampton are stuck near the bottom of the table with only one win from their first eight league games, while Bournemouth are absolutely flying.

They are set up to attack teams and, between them, their forward players are tricky, strong, skilful and pacy - a real handful.

Prediction: 2-1

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Eddie Howe names the same side that won 4-0 at Watford earlier this month, with both Ryan Fraser and Joshua King passing late fitness tests.

Charlie Daniels is nearing a return from a knee injury but is not risked this weekend.

Bournemouth XI: Begovic, Francis (C), S Cook, Ake, Lerma, Wilson, A Smith, L Cook, King, Brooks, Fraser.

Meanwhile, Southampton boss Mark Hughes makes three changes to the team beaten 3-0 by Chelsea last time out.

Jack Stephens, Mohamed Elyounoussi and Charlie Austin come in, with Maya Yoshida, Manolo Gabbiadini and Jan Bednarek making way.

Southampton XI: McCarthy, Cedric, Stephens, Hoedt, Ings, Austin, Elyounoussi, Lemina, Bertrand (C), Redmond, Hojbjerg.

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Hello and welcome to our live text commentary as Bournemouth host Southampton in the Premier League.

Eddie Howe's sixth-placed Cherries are aiming for a third straight league win, while near neighbours Southampton are seeking to avoid a third straight defeat.

There are about 10 minutes to go until kick-off, so let's have a look at how they line up...