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Southampton climbed into the Championship play-off positions for the first time since the season’s opening weekend following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Norwich City on Wednesday.
The decisive moment came in the first half at St Mary’s when Finn Azaz reacted sharply to a quick throw-in, firing the ball home to secure the lead.
This crucial win extends Tonda Eckert’s side’s impressive unbeaten run to 13 matches across all competitions.
Despite the narrow lead, the Saints relied heavily on a standout performance from goalkeeper Daniel Peretz to claim all three points.
The Israeli international produced a series of high-calibre saves, highlighted by a spectacular double-stop in the second half that kept Norwich at bay.
The victory moves Southampton into sixth place, leapfrogging Wrexham on goal difference with only eight games remaining in the campaign.
While Southampton prepare for an upcoming FA Cup quarter-final against Premier League leaders Arsenal, the loss deals a significant blow to Norwich’s promotion ambitions.
Despite an excellent recent run of 11 wins in 14 games, the Canaries now sit nine points adrift of the top six.
With the season entering its final stretch, Norwich face an uphill battle to close the gap and keep their hopes of a top-six finish alive.
