Ross Stewart’s second-half double sealed Southampton a 2-1 comeback win at Bramall Lane and consigned Sheffield United to a seventh league defeat of the season.

Stewart cancelled out Tyrese Campbell’s first-half opener for the Blades early in the second period and arrowed a stunning winner into the top corner seven minutes later to clinch the Saints their first league win on the road this campaign.

Saints striker Adam Armstrong missed a penalty in first-half stoppage-time and Blades manager Chris Wilder was sent off by referee Adam Herczeg for kicking a ball into the stand moments after the half-time whistle. Home fans were also incensed by Herczeg’s controversial decision to rule out Sydie Peck’s last-minute header.

Middlesbrough survived a nervy second half to earn a goalless draw against Stoke that extended their unbeaten start to life at the top of the table.

Having failed to register a shot on target in the first half, second-placed Stoke created numerous opportunities after the restart to threaten an away win.

But Boro stayed cool to preserve a point and remain four points clear without losing any of Rob Edwards’ opening eight matches in charge.

Preston missed the chance to move up to second...