Vital Leeds looks at the form of Southampton and Leeds United in pre season as the two sides prepare for the opening championship fixture this weekend at St Mary`s.
Pre season
Southampton
The Saints have played six games during pre season, winning one, drawing three and losing two.
They started pre season with a 3-3 draw in Switzerland against FC Biel-Bienne.
They remained in Switzerland for their second game of pre season where they were beaten 1-0 by St Gallen.
Southampton were then involved in a three team tournament at St Mary`s against German side Werder bremen and Spanish side Athletico Bilbao.
They easily disposed of Werder Bremen 3-0 before losing to Athletico Bilbao 2-0.
Premier League side West Bromwich Albion were next up at St Mary`s and the sides shared a 2-2 draw.
A trip to Huish Park for their final pre season game against Yeovil Town saw them share another four goals in another 2-2 draw.
Leeds
The Whites have remained unbeaten during pre season, winning four and drawing two.
Leeds started pre season in Scotland with a 2-0 win over Falkirk and a 2-1 win at Motherwell.
They returned to England to face two games against League One opposition.
Max Gradel scored the winner in a 1-0 win at Rochdale and he was on target again in a 1-1 draw at Sheffield Wednesday.
Leeds flew out to Norway for a game against Sandefjord and again played out a 1-1 draw.
Their only home game of pre season was their last game against Premier League side Newcastle United.
Leeds ensured they go into the new season full of confidence after enjoying a 3-2 win.
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