Southampton’s Premier League Christmas Position and Historical Context

Irrespective of the outcome of their upcoming fixture against Fulham, Southampton is guaranteed to be at the bottom of the top-flight table by Christmas, marking a first in the club’s history. Should they lose this particular game, their total of five points would represent the joint-second lowest accumulation by any team at Christmas in the Premier League, a figure matched only by Sunderland in the 2005-06 season. Only Sheffield United, with two points in 2020-21, has recorded a lower total. Sandi Toksvig will be joined by Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi, and Alan Davies. Audiences are invited to sing along to music from Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, and more. Ben Fogle and Kate Humble are set to return for the festive events at Longleat Safari Park. Discussions will cover topics ranging from micro plastics found in our air, soil, and waterways, to the significant issue of food waste prevalent at this time of year. © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not accountable for the content of external websites. Information regarding its approach to external linking is available.