We take a look at the key statistics ahead of Southampton’s trip to Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
- Crystal Palace's only Premier League win over Southampton came in last season's meeting at Selhurst Park (D4 L9 otherwise).
- Saints have conceded just three times in their last six Premier League meetings against Crystal Palace, keeping three clean sheets.
- Alan Pardew has lost four of his last five Premier League contests against Southampton (W1).
- Alan Pardew has lost his last six Premier League matches; he's never lost seven in a row before as a manager in the top-flight (also six with Newcastle in April 2014).
- Crystal Palace have conceded a league-high 13 goals from set-pieces this season (inc. pens); two more than they let in last term (11).
- If only goals scored by English players counted, Southampton would be top of the Premier League this season on 25 points, with Crystal Palace in second (24 points).
- Charlie Austin's six Premier League goals in 2016/17 have won Saints six points; only Sergio Aguero (8) and Diego Costa (7) have earned their side more points in the top-flight.
- Crystal Palace have averaged 0.69 points per game in league football during 2016 so far (W5 D7 L20) – lower than any other team to play in the Football League or Premier League this year.
- The Eagles' total of 20 defeats in 2016 is the most they've lost in a calendar year in the Premier League.
- Saints are looking for a third clean sheet on the road in the Premier League this season, and a third successive clean sheet in all competitions.
- Josh Sims registered the fastest ever assist of any debutant in the Premier League.
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