Starting XI
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Team OVR = best 11 playersAbout Southampton
Southampton (SOU) is a club in Dream League Soccer 2026 playing in the English 2nd Division. The squad has 31 players from 12 nations with an average age of 25.7, and the team rating is 68, 6th of 24 in the English 2nd Division.
Southampton line up in a 4-2-3-1. Their strongest line is the attack (69), while the defence (68) is the weakest. The starting XI averages 68 OVR, led by Finn Azaz (69 OVR, AM).
Jack Stephens wears the captain’s armband. Cyle Larin takes penalties. Ryan Manning takes free kicks and takes corners from the right. James Bree takes corners from the left.
Their in-game rival is Portsmouth (65 OVR). Southampton are stronger by 3 points.
Signing this starting XI as normal players on the transfer market would cost about 6,040 coins (12,090 for the whole squad). Prices come from our DLS 26 price calculator.
Rating history
Team roles
Captain & set pieces
#5 · CB
#9 · CF
#3 · LB
Team info
| Full name | Southampton FC |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | SOU |
| League | English 2nd Division |
| Stadium | Southampton Stadium |
| Formation | 4-2-3-1 |
| Players | 31 · 12 nations |
| Average age | 25.7 |
| Average height | 183 cm |
| Starting XI value | 6,040 coins |
| Team ID | 326 |
Best players
All 31
LM · 28 yrs
DM · 23 yrsSquad facts
English 2nd Division by team rating
6th of 24
Coventry City69
2
Ipswich Town69
3
Birmingham City68
4
Middlesbrough68
5
Millwall68
6
Southampton68
7
Bristol City67
8
Hull City67
9
Leicester City67
10
Sheffield United67
11
Stoke City67
12
Swansea City67
13
Watford67
14
Wrexham67
15
Blackburn Rovers66
16
Derby County66
17
Norwich City66
18
Preston North End66
19
Queens Park Rangers66
20
West Bromwich Albion66
21
Charlton Athletic65
22
Oxford United65
23
Portsmouth65
24
Sheffield Wednesday63
FAQ
What is Southampton’s team rating in DLS 26?
Southampton have a team rating of 68 in Dream League Soccer 2026, with attack 69, midfield 68 and defence 68.
What formation do Southampton use in DLS 26?
Southampton use the 4-2-3-1 formation by default.
Who is the best Southampton player in DLS 26?
Finn Azaz is the highest-rated player at Southampton with 69 OVR (AM).
Who is the Southampton captain in DLS 26?
Jack Stephens is the Southampton captain. Cyle Larin takes the penalties.
How many players do Southampton have in DLS 26?
Southampton have 31 players in Dream League Soccer 2026, with an average age of 25.7.
How do I play with Southampton in the squad builder?
Tap “Open in squad builder” on this page. The Southampton starting XI loads in the 4-2-3-1 formation and you can change players, see the team OVR and share it.