Saints would have hoped for more after equalising against Watford's ten men with more than half an hour remaining.
But Nathan Redmond's first goal and an impressive debut from sub Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is reassuring to fans.
Our photographer Chris Moorhouse was at St Mary's Stadium, so be sure top check out the picture gallery above.
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