Southampton have played host to a plethora of prolific strikers over the years and some have cemented their names in club folklore.
The Saints have often plied their trade in the English top-flight and as such, have been able to attract and keep ahold of some big-name stars.
Indeed, Matt Le Tissier is the prime example having remained at St Mary’s throughout the majority of his sparkling career, despite a number of clubs – including Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United – attempting to prize him away.
The Guernsey-born is without a doubt one of the most talented players to have ever donned the Southampton strip, but where will he rank in the club’s all-time goalscoring charts?
Here, Southampton F.C. News has ranked the club’s all-time top scorers across their history. All statistics have been sourced from Transfermarkt.
Southampton all-time top scorers
10 – James Ward-Prowse – 55 goals
- James Ward Prowse
- Appearances: 410
- Debut Southampton goal: January 2012 (vs Coventry City)
- Last Southampton goal: May 2023 (vs Liverpool)
9 – Adam Lallana – 60 goals
- Adam Lallana
- Appearances: 265
- Debut Southampton goal: April 2008 (vs West Bromwich Albion)
- Last Southampton goal: March 2014 (vs Newcastle United)
- Honours: Football League trophy
8 – David Armstrong – 60 goals
- David Armstrong
- Appearances: 234
- Debut Southampton goal: September 1981 (vs West Ham United)
- Last Southampton goal: September 1986 (vs Liverpool)
7 – Danny Wallace – 64 goals
- Danny Wallace
- Appearances: 267
- Debut Southampton goal: October 1982 (vs Swansea City)
- Last Southampton goal: August 1989 (vs Manchester City)
6 – Ron Davies – 75 goals
- Ron Davies
- Appearances: 107
- Debut Southampton goal: August 1966 (vs Sunderland)
- Last Southampton goal: November 1972 (vs Chelsea)
5 – James Beattie – 76 goals
- James Beattie
- Appearances: 232
- Debut Southampton goal: September 1998 (vs Fulham)
- Last Southampton goal: November 2004 (vs Norwich City)
4 – Mick Channon – 82 goals
- Mick Channon
- Appearances: 264
- Debut Southampton goal: November 1967 (vs Sunderland)
- Last Southampton goal: April 1982 (vs Liverpool)
3 – Steve Moran – 83 goals
- Steve Moran
- Appearances: 195
- Debut Southampton goal: January 1980 (vs Manchester City)
- Last Southampton goal: December 1985 (vs Nottingham Forest)
2 – Rickie Lambert – 117 goals
- Rickie Lambert
- Appearances: 235
- Debut Southampton goal: August 2009 (vs Leyton Orient)
- Last Southampton goal: May 2014 (vs Manchester United)
1 – Matt Le Tissier – 183 goals
- Matt Le Tissier
- Appearances: 481
- Debut Southampton goal: November 1986 (vs Sheffield Wednesday)
- Last Southampton goal: May 2001 (vs Arsenal)