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Simon Parker was frustrated after Saints Women fell to a late defeat against Bristol City. (Image: Chris Moorhouse/Southampton FC)

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SAINTS Women boss Simon Parker called on his side to approach their second south coast derby of the week "in the right manner" after a 1-0 win over Portsmouth on Wednesday.

Saints beat Pompey at the Silverlake Stadium in League Cup action earlier this week, thanks to Michaela McAlonie's first-half strike.

The Scottish midfielder, who arrived this summer from Hibernian, looped in from distance to score the decisive goal just before the 20-minute mark.

Saints are now preparing to face Portsmouth, who sit bottom of...