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Southampton vs Derby County: F.A Cup – Opposition Threats

By Harry Tizard

DERBY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Jack Stephens of Southampton is challenged by Tom Lawrence of Derby County during the FA Cup Third Round match between Derby County and Southampton at Pride Park on January 5, 2019 in Derby, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
DERBY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Jack Stephens of Southampton is challenged by Tom Lawrence of Derby County during the FA Cup Third Round match between Derby County and Southampton at Pride Park on January 5, 2019 in Derby, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /
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DERBY, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Jack Marriott of Derby celebrates as he scores during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Birmingham City at Pride Park Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Derby, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
DERBY, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Jack Marriott of Derby celebrates as he scores during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Birmingham City at Pride Park Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Derby, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) /

Jack Marriott

New signing Jack Marriot has been a pivotal part of Derby’s promotion push this season, and will be looking to replicate his goal against Southampton at Pride Park when the sides face off on Wednesday night.

Marriot, who joined Derby from Peterborough in the summer, is enjoying a strong first season with the Rams, scoring ten times in twenty six matches in both league and domestic cups.

Despite playing in the Championship, the twenty four year old has shown his ability to score against the big clubs. The Ipswich Town youth player has scored at both old Trafford and Stamford Bridge this season, along with his goal against the Saints in the 2-2 draw a couple of Saturdays prior to the upcoming meeting down the South Coast.

Combined with all this, the Saints back line needs to be alert for the positioning of the striker, with his fox in the box instinct the usual kryptonite for the red and whites defence.

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