Southampton deny Spygate link to cuts to women's side
Southampton Women's head coach Simon Parker reveals that the summer has been "challenging" for the women's set-up at the club.
Southampton Women's football team has faced a budget reduction due to a difficult summer, according to head coach Simon Parker. The team will play most of their matches at Eastleigh FC's Silverlake Stadium, replacing their previous home ground, St Mary's Stadium. This change, combined with the team's smallest budget in the Women's Super League 2, has significantly impacted their strategy for the 2026-27 season.
The summer was challenging for Southampton, with some incidents mentioned, but the team's men were not directly involved in the spygate scandal. The women's team finished fifth in 2025-26, their highest position since re-establishing themselves as a club nine years ago. Despite these changes, Parker remains optimistic and is exploring opportunities that the new ground setup will provide, such as creating a more intense atmosphere.
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