Southampton claimed a win against Stoke City 3-1 on Sunday at St Mary's stadium. Stoke City opened the scoring early. But Southampton turned things around. They scored three goals. Two of those goals came during the closing stages. Stoke City struggled to respond. The victory moved Southampton higher in the league table.
The match attracted a passionate crowd. Eckert spoke after the game. He said the crowd gave the side a lift. Fan energy spurred the players in the final minutes. That support helped the team secure the win.