SOU vs LEE
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FULL TIME: Saints 0-2 Leeds

A disappointing end at St Mary's where Saints fall to a 2-0 defeat to Leeds United. Despite the result, the crowd are on their feet applauding Ralph Hasenhüttl and his side. Saints now look ahead to Sunday's final game of the season against West Ham United.

Saints searching for an equaliser

Southampton continue to press in the dying moments here at St Mary's but can't quite find their way through the Leeds defence.  

Ings comes close

A beautiful, controlled first touch from Ings on the edge of the box but the resulting shot edges wide. 

6 additional minutes

The fourth official has indicated an additional six minutes of extra time. Can Saints pull something back?

Saints struggling to find the breakthrough

Armstrong finds Redmond in the box but his shot ricochets off the side netting. 

Southampton substitution: Ibrahima Diallo replaces Theo Walcott

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Southampton substitution: Nathan Redmond replaces Nathan Tella

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Saints continue to attack 

First real chance from Ings since his introduction after the break, but his strike goes over the crossbar and into the stands.

Saints pick up the tempo

A few chances for Saints in a short burst of momentum, Ward-Prowse releases but Luke Ayling is there to clear for Leeds. 

Lucky escape for McCarthy

Leeds hit the counter-attack and Bamford charges towards goal, Alex McCarthy is caught in no man's land, Bamford finds his way around the Saints goalkeeper but relief for Saints as Vestergaard sees the ball behind for a Leeds corner. 

Dangerous free-kick for Saints 

Moussa Djenepo is brought down just outside the penalty area as Saints are awarded a free-kick. 

Close 🥵

Instant threat from Saints who pick up a dangerous free-kick. Prime James Ward-Prowse territory but his shot bounces just off the crossbar. 

Back underway

We're back underway at St Mary's. Can Saints find the back of the net and make it three on the bounce?

Southampton substitution: Danny Ings replaces Ché Adams

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HALF TIME: Saints 0-0 Leeds

It remains goalless at the break as Southampton play their first game back in front of the fans at St Mary's. Saints have seen more of the ball but Leeds remain strong in defence and look increasingly dangerous on the counter. A fast tempo game so far, a huge 45 minutes ahead. 

1 additional minute

The fourth official has signalled an additional one minute of extra time to be played. 

Another chance for Saints

It's been a strong first half from the men in red, who are clearly spurred on by their fans presence at St Mary's. Vestergaard attempts to slot in Adams but the ball is cleared by the Leeds defence. 

Opportunity for Saints

Adams fires a shot towards goal but Casilla pushes it behind for another Southampton corner. James Ward-Prowse's corner finds the feet of Nathan Tella but the ball is hard to control and his shot lifts over the crossbar. 

Attacking prowess on display 

Nice work from Adams on the wing who tries to find Tella in the box, but Casilla beats him to it and clears. 

Saints push forward

Tella curls in a beautiful ball to Theo Walcott who takes on an out-of-position Casilla. A lucky escape for the goalkeeper as Walcott passes the ball back into the box. 

Searching for an opener

Ward-Prowse gets behind the dead ball for Saints, a familiar sight this season. His ball loops in to the box but it's cleared by the Leeds defence. 

Fans in the stands ❤️

There might only be 8,000 people at St Mary's today but you'd think it was at full capacity based on the noise echoing around the stadium. A strong start from Saints, who are keen to impress the fans on their return. 

Ambitious from Djenepo

Moussa Djenepo releases a shot from long range but it goes well wide, strong drive from Saints so far.

Saints continue to press

It's been an inspired opening start to proceedings here at St Mary's. This time it's Ché Adams that finds himself in a dangerous position on the attack, he finds Nathan Tella who releases the shot but is ultimately ruled offside. 

Strong start from Saints

An energised Nathan Tella charges down the wing for Saints and works his way into the penalty area, crossing back to Stuart Armstrong whose shot finds the safe hands of Kiko Casilla. 

Adams comes close

Stuart Armstrong loops in a beautiful ball into Ché Adams but his header is punched behind for a corner. 

And we're off 🚀

Peter Bankes gets us underway at St Mary's where there is a huge backdrop of noise. It's great to have you back, Saints fans ❤️

Kick off approaching ⏰

Pre-match preparations have finished and we're just moments away from kick off here at St Mary's!

Hear from the boss 🗣

Listen to the thoughts of Ralph Hasenhüttl ahead of tonight's clash with Leeds. 

Things you love to see 😍

SAINTS TEAM CONFIRMED ✅

Starting XI: McCarthy, Walker-Peters, Stephens, Vestergaard, Salisu, Ward-Prowse [c], Armstrong, Djenepo, Tella, Adams, Walcott.

Subs: Forster, Bednarek, Diallo, Ferry, Minamino, Redmond, Obafemi, Nlundulu, Ings. 

STAT ATTACK 🔢

Ché Adams has scored nine Premier League goals this season. The last Scottish player to reach double figures in a single campaign in the competition was Steven Fletcher in 2012-13 (11). 

Taking it back to 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

Matchday at The Dell back in 2000, where this James Beattie goal earned Southampton a 1-0 victory over Leeds. How's that for a celebration?

there's no question that football is nothing without fans, it's too long now missing them and we are really happy that we get 8,000 now. it'll be an amazing atmosphere."

ralph hasenhüttl

Southampton manager

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We can't wait to welcome 8,000 of you back home tonight. It's not perfect, but it's a start. 

Saturday recap ⏯

Saints made it two on the bounce as they claimed a 3-1 victory over Fulham on Saturday, with goals from Ché Adams, Nathan Tella and Theo Walcott. 

ICYMI: Walcott set to remain a Saint 😇

Southampton have agreed a deal in principle with Theo Walcott for the forward to return to Saints on a permanent basis, read the full article here. 

WELCOME HOME 😇

Good afternoon Saints fans and welcome back to St Mary's! Whether you're joining us from inside the stadium or from your living rooms around the world, we can't wait to bring you all the action from SO14 as Southampton take on Leeds for their final Premier League home game of the season.