Southampton returned to the Championship with a victory as Che Adams earned them a late 2-1 win at Sheffield Wednesday in the opening game of the season on Friday night.
Southampton strike late to win their opening game against Sheff Wed.
Russell Martin, the new manager, started with James Ward-Prowse as captain and got off to a great start when Adam Armstrong put them ahead.
Southampton strike late to win their opening game against Sheff Wed.
Sheffield Wednesday, who were led by new manager Xisco Munoz following the departure of Darren Moore in the summer, responded after the interval through Lee Gregory.
Adams then came off the bench to score the game-winning goal for the Saints late in the game.
Southampton strike late to earn curtain-raising win
Southampton’s return to the Championship after an 11-year absence was off to a fantastic start.
Nathan Tella, one of the heroes of Burnley’s promotion campaign last season, impressed after only eight minutes. He cut in from the right and saw his bending shot deflect in off Armstrong’s head.
Southampton looked dominant in the first half, but they swiftly found in the second half that living at this level isn’t always easy. On 54 minutes, Gregory pounced quickest on a corner to prod home from close range.
But there would be a late twist at Hillsborough as Southampton found their way through on 87 minutes. As Ward-Prowse found Adams in the box, and he coolly found the net.
