Russell Martin was appointed as the new manager of Southampton as they agreed with Swansea City to let him go along with his backroom staff.

[2] In his first season in charge, Southampton won promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs for the first time of asking in their 1–0 win against Leeds United.

[77] A behind closed doors fixture was arranged on 12 July against Benfica at St George's Park National Football Centre.

[80][81] Win Draw Loss Fixtures Southampton finished 4th, in the regular season and were drawn against West Bromwich Albion.

As a Championship side, the Saints entered the FA Cup in the third round and were drawn at home against the winners of the tie between Alfreton Town or Walsall.