STERN John scored twice and was sent off as Saints secured their Championship status in dramatic style at St Mary's today.

There were scenes of celebration as Saints stayed up - and sent Leicester down instead - by beating Sheffield United 3-2, only their fourth league win in 25 games.

But Saints had to come from behind before claiming the win which sees them avoid a drop into the third tier of English football.

Marek Saganowski levelled just before half-time with his first goal since September, and John fired Saints in front in the second period.

Saints were back in the drop zone when United sub Jon Stead levelld on 65 minutes, only for John to net his 20th league goal of the season four minutes later.

John was dismissed 10 minutes from time for his second bookable offence - a foul, having been cautioned the first time for celebrating his opening goal.

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