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·7 February 2026

Larin header lifts Southampton to 12th

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Southampton beat Watford 1-0 at St Mary's to climb from 14th to 12th in the Championship.

In the 19th minute, Ross Stewart drew a low save from Egil Selvik as the hosts pressed.

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Daniel Peretz then denied Othmane Maamma from the centre of the box (28.).

Flynn Downes went off injured (38.), before Léo Scienza forced Selvik into another stop after the restart (59.).

A double change brought on Cyle Larin and Samuel Edozie (67.). Moments later, Larin headed in James Bree's cross after a corner (70.).

The Hornets pushed late, with Edo Kayembe heading wide from the centre of the area (87.).

The Hornets finished with 11 attempts and nine corners. Saints registered six attempts, four on target.

Next, Saints visit Leicester City. The Hornets travel to Preston North End.

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