# Southampton vs Portsmouth: South Coast Derby

> Southampton's coach faces ban but derby clash looms.
- Title: Southampton vs Portsmouth: South Coast Derby · BBC Sport
- Summary: Southampton's coach faces ban but derby clash looms. Southampton's head coach Tonda Eckert received a six-week ban for Spygate but will play in Sunday's…
- Keywords: southampton, portsmouth, championship, tonda eckert, spygate, south coast derby, leo scienza, finn azaz, portsmouth signings, championship derby, sports, South
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmvg6wqj68jno
- Published: 2026-10-09T11:46:27.836+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: southampton, portsmouth, championship, tonda eckert, spygate, south coast derby, leo scienza, finn azaz, portsmouth signings, championship derby, sports
## Derby history
Southampton and Portsmouth have met 12 times since 1996 with eight league fixtures.
## Last season's derby
Southampton and Portsmouth drew 1-1 with Leo Scienza and Ebou Adams scoring.
## Eckert's ban
Tonda Eckert received a six-week ban and £28,000 fine for Spygate.
## Eckert's return
Eckert will play in Sunday's derby after FA suspended his ban.
## Derby atmosphere
Supporters sing 'we're coming for you' before derby matches.
## Portsmouth signings
Portsmouth spent over £10m on transfers including Marko Milovanovic.
## Southampton's attack
Finn Azaz scored three goals and registered five assists this season.
## Derby impact
Southampton's coach Eckert will play in Sunday's derby after FA ban.
## Derby timing
Southampton and Portsmouth will play in Sunday's south coast derby at 12:00 BST.
## Key takeaway

Southampton's head coach Tonda Eckert received a six-week ban for Spygate but will play in Sunday's derby against Portsmouth.