Sheffield Wednesday 1-3 Southampton: Saints boost play-off hopes with victory
Source: Sky Sports
Published 1 month ago
Southampton's good run of form continued as they beat Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 at Hillsborough.
The League One-bound hosts showed spirit to keep themselves in the game but ultimately, the Saints' quality proved too much to handle.
This was Wednesday's first match at home since relegation was confirmed at Bramall Lane after defeat in the Steel City derby.
Southampton were undefeated in eight in all competitions before coming into this one and knew three points were a must to keep the pressure on sixth-placed Wrexham.
The first chance of the game came following a neat move from the visitors. Cyle Larin looked to finish it off but emergency loan goalkeeper Seny Dieng got down well to keep him out.
The clean sheet was not preserved for long though, as the Saints went ahead in the 17th minute. Leo Scienza's cross fell to James Bree in the box and he poked home to get his third goal in four games.
Southampton were on the hunt for more for the remainder of the half. Scienza whipped in a dangerous corner and Dieng was at full stretch to push the ball off the line. Moments later, Larin dragged his shot...
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