The 2021–22 season was

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's 10th consecutive season in the Premier League and the 105th season in existence. This season, the club participated in the

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and

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. The season covers the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.

Squad

* ''Ages as of the end of the 2021–22 season''

Transfers

Players transferred in Players loaned in Players transferred out Players loaned out Players released

Pre-season friendlies

Southampton announced two pre-season matches against

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and

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for 27 July and 31 July respectively, on 2 July. Further friendlies were announced with a behind closed doors friendly against

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confirmed for 24 July and

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to visit St Mary's Stadium on 7 August. On 25 July, a further friendly against Levante was confirmed for 4 August.

Competitions

Premier League

League table

Results summary

Results by matchday

Matches

The league fixtures were revealed on 16 June 2021.

FA Cup

The ''Saints'' entered the competition in the third round and were drawn away to

. On 9 January 2022, the ''Saints'' were drawn at home to

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in the fourth round. On 6 February 2022, the ''Saints'' were drawn at home to West Ham United in the fifth round. On 3 March 2022, the ''Saints'' were drawn at home to

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in the quarter-finals.

EFL Cup

The ''Saints'' entered the competition in the second round and were drawn away to Newport County. On 25 August, the draw for the third round was completed, with the ''Saints'' drawn away to Sheffield United. On 22 September, the draw for the fourth round was completed, with the ''Saints'' drawn away to Chelsea.