A 1-1 draw at Derby County was an unwanted way for Saints to close out the second window of Championship fixtures, but it left them just four points adrift of the play-off spots.

Will Still's side have earned 11 points from a possible 27, claiming an average of 1.22 points per game - a rate short of the usual target to gain promotion to the Premier League.

They will need a serious upturn in their fortunes upon their return from this current international break if they are to make a better attempt at their promotion target.

We've previewed their next six games to predict how many points they could earn before the next international window...

Saints manager Will Still arrived in England after an impressive record at two French clubs(Image: PA)

Swansea City (H)

Date: Saturday, October 18.

League position: 12th.

Saints drew 0-0 at home to Portsmouth in their first game back after the last international break, and Still can ill afford to repeat that trick against Swansea.

The Swans have started this...