2003–04 Southampton F.C. season
| 2003–04 season | |||
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| Chairman | Rupert Lowe | ||
| Manager | Gordon Strachan (until March) Paul Sturrock (from March) | ||
| Stadium | St Mary's Stadium | ||
| Premier League | 12th | ||
| FA Cup | Third round proper | ||
| League Cup | Fifth round | ||
| UEFA Cup | First round | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: James Beattie (14) All: James Beattie (17) | ||
| Highest home attendance | 32,151 (vs. Arsenal, 29 December) | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 30,513 (vs. Charlton Athletic, 7 December) | ||
| Average home league attendance | 31,716 | ||
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The 2003-04 season was Southampton F.C's 26th consecutive season in the top flight of English football, and it was the club's 119th year in existence. The season started on the 16th of August 2003 and ended on the 15th of May 2004. It was Gordon Stratchan's last season as Southampton's manager.
The team was eliminated on the third round of the FA Cup, losing 3-0 to Newcastle United, the match was broadcast live by the BBC. They were also eliminated from the Carling cup, losing 1-0 to Bolton Wanderers in the quarter finals due to a goal in extra time.