History repeats as Southampton pips Stoke
Southampton beat Stoke 3-2 to secure more Premier League representation in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, mirroring the same scoreline last time the two clubs met in the Cup - at the same stage - in 2014.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis and an Adam Armstrong penalty had the home side in control after 35 minutes. However, just before half-time, Ashley Phillips halved the deficit with a wonderful improvised finish after a scramble from a set-piece.
Tom Cannon levelled things up nine minutes into the second half and the Championship side nearly won it late on, as a ricocheted effort bobbled off Aaron Ramsdale, but was cleared before it reached the goal.
Almost immediately, the Saints carried the ball up the field and James Bree swept home the winner from outside the box.