Manning's free-kick and Harwood-Bellis strike lift Southampton into seventh | OneFootball

Southampton won 3-1 at Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough, climbing from eighth to seventh in the Championship after James Bree, Ryan Manning and Taylor Harwood-Bellis scored either side of Jerry Yates' reply.

In the 17th minute, James Bree put Saints ahead, finishing after a corner was only half-cleared.

Ryan Manning doubled the lead in the first minute of first half stoppage time, bending a left-footer from a free-kick into the bottom right corner.

After the restart, Jerry Yates glanced in from close range (57.) following a corner, his first goal for The Owls since joining in January.

Saints restored control when Taylor Harwood-Bellis forced in from close range (71.) after another set piece, Kuryu Matsuki supplying the delivery.

Saints finished with 63.5% possession and 15 attempts, six on target. The Owls mustered 10 attempts, three on target.

Next, The Owls visit Derby in the Championship. The Saints visit Fulham in the FA Cup.