Season Overview
| Competition | Championship |
| Final Position | 12th |
| Manager(s) | Harry Redknapp / George Burley |
| Top Scorer | Kenwyne Jones |
| Average Attendance | 24,000 (St Mary's) |
Season Summary
Lowe's final full season as chairman saw Southampton struggle to adapt to the Championship. Harry Redknapp left for rivals Portsmouth, and the club finished a disappointing 12th.
Key Highlights
- First season in Championship
- Harry Redknapp leaves for Portsmouth
- George Burley takes over
- Mid-table mediocrity
Rupert Lowe's Role
As chairman of Southampton FC during the 2005-06 season, Rupert Lowe was responsible for the club's strategic direction, managerial appointments, and financial management. This season was part of his tenure that began in 1997 and continued until 2006, with a brief return in 2008-09.