Decisive figure settles it early for Southampton against Sheffield United | OneFootball

Léo Scienza struck in the seventh minute with a right-footed drive from outside the box, giving Southampton a 1-0 win over Sheffield United.

Working off the left, Scienza stepped inside and drilled low into the bottom-left corner. The strike set the tone for Saints, who pushed on from there.

He then delivered a corner that produced a close header (22.). After the restart he drew a save from the left side with a firm effort (41.). A central header was held (68.), before another attempt cleared the bar from range (76.).

Scienza finished with five attempts, three on target, and two chances created, underlining why the Blades struggled to contain him. He also won four fouls and regained possession seven times, his direct running keeping Saints on the front foot.

Saints rise from 16th to 15th and visit Portsmouth next. The Blades host Ipswich next.