BHA vs SOU
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FULL TIME: Brighton 2-2 Southampton

It's all over at the Amex, where Saints' good record continues with a point from 2-0 down. Danny Welbeck opened the scoring inside two minutes, before Mohammed Salisu's own goal left Saints with a mountain to climb in the latter stages of the first half. There was still enough time before the interval for James Ward-Prowse to halve the deficit, before the skipper rifled in a second to earn a draw.

Romeu goes close

Saints spread the ball wide for Armstrong, whose cross is headed over by Romeu. That was another decent chance for the visitors to win it.

Walker-Peters shoots over

Redmond digs out a cross that falls kindly for Walker-Peters, but it's not an easy chance for the defender on his left foot, and he sends his shot flying into the stand.

Southampton substitution: Armando Broja replaces Shane Long

Broja is on for the final 10 minutes.

More Saints pressure

It's total dominance at the moment, as Saints win another corner. Is there a winning goal in this game?

Southampton substitution: Stuart Armstrong replaces Nathan Tella

Tella has stayed down a couple of times, and his race is run.

Our captain ♥️

James Ward-Prowse has been the driving force behind this comeback. All to play for in the final 30 minutes!

GOALSCORER 8 James Ward-Prowse

Saints are level!

He's done it again! This time it's from open play, as Tella races away down the left and squares the ball for Romeu, whose backheel is perfect for Ward-Prowse to rifle a sweet strike into the bottom corner from 20 yards!

Saints on the front foot

That goal back just before half time has definitely given Saints a lift. Long finds space in the box only to be flagged offside, before Ward-Prowse's fizzing shot from range is well blocked.

We're back under way...

The second half is up and running. Come on, Saints!

HALF TIME: Brighton 2-1 Southampton

Overall a half to forget for Saints, who fell behind to Danny Welbeck's early goal, before Mohammed Salisu inadvertently doubled Brighton's lead just before half time. In between the goals, Tino Livramento struck a post but then received a nasty-looking injury that could mean a premature end to his season. In the added time that followed, James Ward-Prowse buried a free-kick to give Saints hope.

GOALSCORER 8 James Ward-Prowse

The skipper pulls one back!

It's like clockwork, isn't it? Ward-Prowse eyes up the target from 25 yards and buries a low free-kick, deceiving Sánchez with a strike to the side of the wall. It skids up off the turf and finds the net via the post. Game on!

Tella brought down in shooting range

Could this be a lifeline for Saints? Tella turns sharply on the edge of the box and wins a free-kick. It's very central, 25 yards from goal. No prizes for guessing who will take...

Southampton substitution: Romain Perraud replaces Tino Livramento

Livramento leaves the field on a stretcher. That was a long delay, but Perraud is on and Walker-Peters will now switch to right-back. Fingers crossed for you, Tino.

Livramento receiving treatment

This looks a nasty one for Livramento. The right-back went down off the ball with what looked like an awkward landing. He's still down and the physios are on... let's hope this isn't as serious as it looks.

Adams heads over

James Ward-Prowse delivers a teasing cross from a wide free-kick, but Adams doesn't get his timing quite right, and the ball loops harmlessly on to the top of the net.

Saints responding well to early setback

We've had some technical problems at the Amex Stadium but will be bringing you regular updates from here on in. Saints fell behind to Danny Welbeck's second-minute goal, but have responded well with two half-chances for Shane Long, before Tino Livramento struck the post and the rebound narrowly eluded the stretching Ché Adams.

The boys are warm 🌡

With less than 10 minutes to go until kick-off, we've captured some images from the Saints warm-up...

Away day scenes 💯

What an away day this was! José Fonte headed a late winner for Saints at the Withdean Stadium en route to promotion to the Championship in 2011...

Fading memories! 👂

It's the answer to our first poll of the day: the scorer of Saints' first goal at the Amex Stadium was in fact Steven Davis with this header in 2017. This one caught most of you out - well done to the 8% of voters who knew it was Davo!

Look who's here 😁

The lads have arrived and have been out to inspect the pitch ahead of kick-off. They'll be out to warm up soon - stay with us as we countdown to 2pm! ⏰

Thanks for your votes, Saints fans! 🗳

With 47% of the vote, Ché Adams was the winner of the team selection poll. Ralph Hasenhüttl agrees - the striker is back in the starting line-up in a new-look Saints attack alongside Shane Long, flanked by Nathan Redmond and Nathan Tella.

6️⃣ changes for Saints at Brighton

It's a heavily-changed line-up as the boss makes SIX alterations for this afternoon's clash. In come Mohammed Salisu, Tino Livramento, Nathan Redmond, Nathan Tella, Ché Adams and Shane Long, as Lyanco, Yan Valery, Romain Perraud, Stuart Armstrong, Mohamed Elyounoussi and Armando Broja all drop to the bench. It looks like Saints will revert to a back four as a result.

Saints team confirmed ⚫️🔴

Starting XI: Forster, Livramento, Bednarek, Salisu, Walker-Peters, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Redmond, Tella, Adams, Long.

Subs: Caballero, Lyanco, Valery, Perraud, Diallo, S. Armstrong, Elyounoussi, Broja, A. Armstrong.

Team news pending ⏳

These two made a difference off the bench at Burnley on Thursday. Who comes into the side today? Find out the all-important team news at 1pm BST...

Back in black 🖤

Last time Saints wore the black third kit was for the trip to Leeds at the start of the month. Here's a reminder of how that one played out...

Decisions for the boss 💭

Adam Leitch assesses the key decisions facing both managers in the latest edition of Tactical Watch, including whether to start with a three- or four-man defence. We'll have the answers when the team news is announced at 1pm BST.

Get game-ready 📋

It's the best place to get yourself in the matchday mood with all the useful facts and stats as we build up to kick-off. Check out our Match Pack for everything you need to know.

4️⃣0️⃣ years old today! 🎞

Is this the greatest goal Saints have ever scored? Today marks the 40th anniversary of this magnificent team move, crowned by a stunning finish from the great Mick Channon against Liverpool at The Dell in 1982.

we have to play different - better, for sure, otherwise we have no chance. we have the chance to show a reaction."

ralph hasenhüttl

on the need to improve against brighton

Hear from the boss 🎙

With a quick turnaround between away trips, Ralph Hasenhüttl shared his thoughts on today's game in the immediate aftermath of the meeting with Burnley on Thursday evening.

South coast showdown ⛱

For the second time in less than 72 hours Saints are back on the road, having travelled from one end of the country to the other. Following Thursday night's disappointing defeat at Burnley, it's back to the south coast for a visit to the Amex Stadium this afternoon, which has proved a happy hunting ground for Saints under Ralph Hasenhüttl. Stay with us for all the build-up - kick-off is 2pm BST.