Southampton secured a 1-0 victory over Portsmouth at St. Mary's Stadium, marking the club’s first league South Coast derby win in more than twenty years.
The match saw Southampton reduced to ten men, yet the Saints managed to hold off the hosts and claim the win.
With the single goal proving decisive, the result ended a long drought for the Saints, who had not beaten Portsmouth in a league derby since 2004.
Portsmouth were unable to find a way back into the game, while Southampton’s defensive resilience ensured the lead was maintained until the final whistle.
The victory gives Southampton a boost ahead of the remainder of the season, as they look to build on the win in their upcoming fixtures.
<small>Source: Sky Sports — read the original story there.</small>
