Both clubs are searching for their first league victories on their return to the top flight, having managed only two points between them so far.

It’s the Saints whose form has looked more ominous at the start of the campaign, scoring only once in four league losses under manager Russell Martin.

Kieran McKenna’s Tractor Boys, meanwhile, have registered a couple of points after recent draws with Fulham and Brighton & Hove Albion.

Southampton managed to squeeze through to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup in midweek with a penalty shootout triumph at Everton, but a number of changes will be made by Martin for his side’s return to St Mary’s.

Teenage winger Tyler Dibling impressed in the defeat to Manchester United and may return to the starting XI, while Adam Lallana could drop back to the substitutes bench.

Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu remains out of action, while Jack Stephens is suspended for his red card against United. Will Smallbone and Kamaldeen Sulemana are both doubtful to feature.

Ipswich will have to make do without Harry Clarke, Nathan Broadhead and Janoi Donacien in their bid to record a first league win of the season.

Elsewhere, it could be a familiar starting lineup from McKenna. Jack Clarke may get the nod on the wing in place of Wes Burns, with Omari Hutchinson and Sammie Szmodics likely to support Liam Delap in attack.