Episode 380 - Total Saints Podcast

Episode 380 - Total Saints Podcast

From Total Saints Podcast by Total Saints Podcast

May 14, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

The episode reflects on Southampton's dramatic victory over Middlesbrough to reach the Championship play-off final.

Saints are heading back to Wembley. Episode 380 of the Total Saints Podcast looks back on a tense, dramatic and ultimately unforgettable night at St Mary’s, as Southampton beat Middlesbrough 2-1 after extra time to book their place in the Championship play-off final against Hull City. Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House to reflect on the key moments from the semi-final second leg, including Ross Stewart’s crucial equaliser before half-time, Shea Charles’ late cross-shot winner, and the scenes in the Northam End when the ball finally found its way into the net. The panel discuss Saints’ slow start, the tactical shape, Flynn Downes being left out of the starting XI, and the impact he made from the bench. There’s also praise for the team’s fitness and resilience, with Middlesbrough visibly tiring as the tie went deeper into extra time. There’s plenty to unpack from a fiery evening too, including the Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Luke Ayling incident, the ball boy controversy, Andy Madley’s refereeing performance, and several penalty claims that could easily have changed the direction of the game. The conversation also turns to the ongoing spying…

People in this episode

Host: Martin Starke

Guests: Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour, Alfie House

Topics covered

  • Southampton FC
  • Championship play-offs
  • match analysis
  • tactical discussion
  • controversies
  • player performances

Keywords

  • Southampton
  • Middlesbrough
  • Championship
  • play-off
  • football
  • match recap
  • tactics
  • controversy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southampton, Middlesbrough, Daily Mail

Places: Wembley, St Mary’s, Northam End, Hull City

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