Southampton defeated Stoke City 3-1 on Sunday at St Mary's stadium. Stoke City opened the scoring early. But Southampton turned things around. They netted three goals. Two of those goals came during the closing stages. Stoke City struggled to respond. The victory placed Southampton higher in the league table.
The match attracted a vibrant crowd. Eckert addressed reporters after the game. He said the crowd lifted the team. Fan energy drove the squad on in the final minutes. That support helped them seal the victory.