SAINTS failed to build on a midweek win at Sheffield United as they were pegged back to a 1-1 draw with Championship strugglers Derby County.

Adam Armstrong opened the scoring inside seven minutes, but frontman Ross Stewart, who laid on the assist, was forced off injured later in the half.

Patrick Agyemang equalised controversially just before the break, with Ryan Manning caught out while remonstrating with an incorrect linesman.

Saints only managed one shot on target in the second period despite dominating the ball, as Will Still's side had to leave Derbyshire with only one point.

Saints nearly offered Derby the ultimate reprieve last season by breaking their 'unbreakable' record, the worst-ever Premier League finish of 11 points.

Thanks to draws against West Ham and Man City, Saints managed to limp onto 12 points, leaving the Pride Park side with their big embarrassment.

Saints have struggled on their return to the Championship too, but could put back-to-back league wins on the board for the first time since April 2024.

Still opted for two changes from Tuesday's 2-1 victory at...