Southampton v Fulham: match preview Southampton (Possible, 4-4-1-1): Boruc; Clyne, Fonte, Lovren, Shaw; Lallana, Schneiderlin, Wanyama, Rodriguez; Davis, Osvaldo. Test: Davis (knock) Fulham (Possible, 4-4-1-1): Stekelenburg; Riether, Senderos, Amorebieta, Richardson; Kasami, Parker, Sidwell, Duff; Ruiz; Berbatov. Out: Briggs (hernia). Tests: Hangeland (leg), Ruiz (back), Hughes (thigh). Betting: Home 6-10, Away 9-2, Draw 3-1. Team News Midfielder Steven Davis is a doubt for Southampton's match against Fulham at St Mary's. The Northern Ireland captain picked up a knock in the draw against Manchester United last weekend and he faces a late fitness test. Midfielder Gaston Ramirez could return to the squad after missing out last weekend. Captain Brede Hangeland is expected to miss Fulham's game against Southampton on Saturday because of a nerve injury in his leg. Manager Martin Jol said the centre-back will probably sit out the game at St Mary's while midfielder Bryan Ruiz is doubtful because of a back injury. Defender Aaron Hughes could make his first appearance since August 31 if he overcomes a thigh injury, but full-back Matthew Briggs (hernia) is still out. Match Notes Something unusual happened at Old Trafford last weekend - Southampton conceded a goal. That was only the third time Mauricio Pochettino's defence has been breached in the league, the division's best defensive record, and a 1-1 draw at the home of the champions suggested Saints' bubble is not yet ready to burst. Fulham arrive with renewed confidence after successive victories and with a taste for the spectacular after Pajtim Kasami and Steve Sidwell's memorable goals at Crystal Palace on Monday. Stat of the game: 30 Southampton's 15-point tally from their opening eight games is their best return in a top-flight season for 30 years. Ian Winrow's prediction: 2-0.