Southampton are still holding onto top spot in the championship, after a 1,1 draw away to Derby County at Pride Park. With Southampton dominating possession, it was Derby's goalkeeper, Frank Fielding who kept Derby County in the game with several saves made throughout. Derby took the lead early in the game with a Theo Robinson's goal in the 3rd minute, being the quickest to the ball after a Kelvin Davies parry, although there was suspicion of offside. With Southampton's Adam Lallana out of the game with a foot injury, Richard Chaplow played well in the midfield, with Guly de Prado and Jose Fonte adding to the attempts on goal.
Southampton kept up the pressure and were rewarded with a Rickie Lambert goal in the 61st minute.
In the interview after the game Nigel Adkins felt the saints were worthy of all three points.
On the down side, the referee, gave saints players 4 yellow cards which may play a part in future games.
Next Southampton entertain West Ham on Tuesday which should bring in the crowds and already so early in the season a very important game.
Being one of the pundits favourites to do well this season Southampton are certainly keeping up the good form that earned them promotion last season from league one. But its early yet and there are some good teams in the championship all fighting for those two automatic promotion places.
My feeling at best, is a 2nd place finish at the end of the season.
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