Southampton snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Wrexham in a Championship thriller at St Mary's, with Jack Stephens scoring a last-gasp winner deep into added time. The goal denied Wrexham, who had taken the lead through a first-half penalty, and sparked wild celebrations among the home fans.
Wrexham started strongly and took a deserved lead when they were awarded a penalty. The visitors looked comfortable for much of the game, creating several chances to extend their advantage. However, Southampton grew into the contest and equalised through a well-worked free-kick from Ryan Manning, who curled the ball beyond the reach of goalkeeper Danny Ward.
With the game seemingly heading for a draw, Southampton pushed forward in search of a winner. In the 94th minute, a scramble in the box saw the ball fall to Stephens, who smashed home to complete the turnaround. The goal sparked emotional scenes, with manager Will Still celebrating his first home win in charge.
Speaking after the match, a Southampton player admitted the team had not been good enough for large parts of the game but praised the fans for their support. 'We admitted as players we weren't good enough, which is pretty obvious, but it takes long to admit that. We were grateful to the fans, they were unbelievable today.'
The result leaves Southampton with a vital three points as they look to build momentum in the Championship. For Wrexham, it was a cruel lesson in the unforgiving nature of the division, having been minutes away from a famous away win.
