Southampton defeated Stoke City 3-1 on Sunday at St Mary's stadium. Stoke City opened the scoring early. But Southampton fought back strongly. They scored three goals. Two of those goals came towards the end of the game. Stoke City could not find an answer. The victory placed Southampton higher in the league table.
The match drew in a lively crowd. Eckert addressed reporters after the game. He remarked the crowd gave the side a lift. Fan energy inspired the team in the final minutes. That support helped the team seal the victory.