Ladefoged heads late equaliser as Lincoln City hold Southampton | OneFootball

Lincoln City 1-1 Southampton, with Mikkel Ladefoged's late header earning a point that lifts the hosts up to 16th in the Championship.

In the 44th minute, Welington drove a left footed strike from outside the box into the top right corner after James Ward-Prowse's pass opened the space.

Peretz Daniel then preserved the lead, tipping Freddie Draper's effort over in the second minute of first half stoppage time.

After the restart, Léo Scienza struck the right post as Saints pressed (60.). Tom Shaw turned to his bench and the changes told, with Reeco Hackett-Fairchild and Ladefoged introduced (64.). The Dane glanced in Hackett-Fairchild's measured cross for a late leveller (87.).

Saints controlled long spells, finishing with 61% possession and 16 attempts. Lincoln City carried a persistent threat, recording 19 attempts and finding joy from wide deliveries.

Next, Lincoln City visit AFC Bournemouth in the EFL Cup. Saints host Swansea City next.