Southampton fans fear nightmare Premier League fate given U21s campaign see out | OneFootball

Southampton U21 played a 0-0 stalemate with Derby to finish their campaign meaning the Saints' fate could well see them finish level on points with Derby's lowest total in the Premier League.

Football fans can't help but agree that every Premier League club is much more than just 11 players. Interestingly, they represent their culture, identity, and legacy.

Notably, Manchester clubs are famous for their glories. Others like London clubs echo the fighting spirit. But Southampton? They're built on something else, on pure talent.

While other clubs too employ a bunch of youth talents, Southampton feels special in the representation they give to their young prospects, fast-tracking them to the club's first-team football.

Look no further than Jay Robinson, who made his senior debut recently while still being a U21s regular.

Notably, that's why with youngsters' promotion being a common event, the St. Mary's faithful highly regard their youth setup while following the first team.

Well, now oftentimes, the Saints U-21 side is known for uplifting the fans' morale, delivering the kind of performances fans still long for from the first team. But this time, even they’ve set off alarm bells among the St. Mary's faithful.

Southampton U21s Derby draw reminds fans of lowest points fear

So, recently, the young Saints wrapped up their Premier League campaign with a goalless draw, and while that may sound harmless at first glance, the opponent makes all the difference.

It was Derby County. Yes, that Derby, the one whose 11-point finish in 2007-08 remains the lowest in Premier League history.

Now, with just six games remaining, Southampton’s first team still sits below that mark. And after seeing their U21s held by Derby’s youth, the concern is simple, is this a sign of what’s to come?

Could the senior squad actually end the season with 11 points, matching Derby’s infamous tally?

Well, the numbers are closing in and the fear? It's even closer. As of now, no one knows or can predict what is to follow, let's just hope that Southampton's senior team doesn’t drag the badge through that historic low.