Live match updates Millwall vs Southampton FC pre-season

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That's a wrap from The Den. Thanks for following our live coverage of Southampton's pre-season win at Millwall this afternoon.

Plenty more reaction from Martin and goalscorer Armstrong to come over the next few days.

Keep checking into the Saints tab for that. We will be back at St Mary's on Wednesday for Southampton's friendly against Lazio.

Until then, enjoy your weekend! 😇

Southampton's Sulemana ruled out for start of Premier League season

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Martin: 'We saw some really good stuff. We just lacked a bit in the final third'

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THE GOAL ⚽️

Right place, right time for @AdamArma9 🎯 pic.twitter.com/GbycapH7FU

— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) August 3, 2024

Martin: "I feel better than I did about on Wednesday. (We) saw some really good stuff. We just lacked a bit of threat in the final third in the first half."

My thoughts at full-time from The Den. Still some improvements to be made before the PL season gets started. #SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/pq2savDdwC

— George Rees-Julian (@rees_julian) August 3, 2024

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Dibling is a joy to watch on the ball when he gets into a flow. So good from him down the left there.

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Bree wins a corner for Saints as we near the final five minutes.

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Alcaraz, Robinson, Bree, Charles and Edwards are on.

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Dibling off the crossbar! He follows that up by winning a corner. Impressive cameo from Dibling once again.

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Amo-Ameyaw fires well over after cutting in off the right. Good play from Dibling moments before that.

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Amo-Ameyaw was making a good run into the box but Smallbone's pass let him down. 18 minutes to go.

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Aribo is shown a yellow for a foul on Bradshaw. Brereton Diaz and Dibling are on for Edozie and Armstrong.

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Goal. 1-0 Saints. Armstrong from close range. Makes no mistake after an error from Jensen.

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Should be 1-0. Armstrong flicks on a corner to Aribo, who had a clear effort on goal, but he hits it at the keeper from a tight angle.

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Amo-Ameyaw is on for Stephens.

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Amo-Ameyaw is getting ready to come on as Brereton Diaz heads out to warm up. 59 minutes played at The Den.

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Aribo muscles his way to the byline before delivering a cross which goes out before reaching Edozie.

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Few times already in this second half where Jack Stephens has been the most advanced Southampton player.

He's just looked to make a run in behind but he wasn't picked out.

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Edozie's ball doesn't reach Aribo after a good pinch from Smallbone. Wood commits a tactical foul to prevent Millwall getting forward as they look to counter.

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Second half is under way. Stephens and Smallbone get the ball rolling.

Wood and Manning are on for Bednarek and Taylor at the break.

Wood is also getting ready to come on. Martin in conversation with Dibling and Amo-Ameyaw as they play the ball about at half-time.

Looks like Manning will be coming on at half-time. He's just gone down the tunnel in his kit.

Southampton yet to find a way to break through Millwall's defence. Improvements are needed after the break.

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Smallbone flicks a pass forward but there is nobody in front of him. Southampton haven't been able to get numbers forward after pulling players back to defend.

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Stepuejs is getting a talking-to after a hard tackle on Saville. A few in the Millwall end are not happy to see that in pre-season. Saville looks fine though. He's back on his feet.

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Cooper does well to track back and prevent Sugawara from crossing after an inviting through ball from Stephens.

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Southampton go up the other end and come close again. Edozie was through on goal but his finish was lacking and Jensen saves.

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Millwall have the ball in the net from a free-kick but the flag is raised and the goal doesn't stand.

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Harwood-Bellis concedes a free-kick for a foul on Bradshaw. The ref blows after Harwood-Bellis' physical battle with the Welshman.

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Close. Smart ball from Stephens plays Smallbone in. He then looks to cut back for Arma, but his pass was too close to Jensen.

Southampton are growing into this game but are yet to create any real chances on goal.

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Sugawara tests Jensen in the Millwall net after a good switch from Downes.

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Millwall win a free kick on the corner of the box. Chance for a delivery to the back post.

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💛 YELLOWS 💛

Looking sharp in the new away kit 👌 pic.twitter.com/AEJ5sciDz4

— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) August 3, 2024

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Southampton are playing some decent stuff so far. They've worked the ball nicely but Millwall have matched them with interceptions.

Does feel like they are lacking a focal point up top based on the first 14 minutes. Arma is looking to run in behind but is yet to be found.

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Smallbone looks to pick out Edozie at the back post but the winger can't control the cross and knocks it out for a goal kick.

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Saville makes an important slide tackle on the edge of the box to prevent Saints from working their first chance on goal.

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Chance for Millwall as the ball is lifted to the back post for Esse but his shot is blocked and cleared.

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Stephens is in a roaming role so far. He's taking up a central midfield position but dropping alongside the centre-backs when needed.

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The hosts get the game under way. Southampton will be attacking towards the away fans in the second half.

ABOUT TO GET UNDER WAY! ⚽️

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— George Rees-Julian (@rees_julian) August 3, 2024

Five minutes until we get underway here at the Den. Hope to see a better performance this afternoon.

Millwall are ready for league action so they will pose a test, but with the lineup selected from the start, Saints need to show what they've got in the locker.

What are you hoping to see? Any players you are watching specifically? 

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GETTING WARM ☀️

The boys are here. Thoughts on those socks? #SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/CroUpBRJ3Q

— George Rees-Julian (@rees_julian) August 3, 2024

AUSTIN ON SPAT WITH SAINTS FANS 🗣️

Austin admitted he "regrets" his public falling out with supporters, adding "it shouldn't have happened."

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TEAM NEWS 📰

🗞️ Your #Millwall team for today's pre-season friendly against @SouthamptonFC. pic.twitter.com/9aPF5SFJD7

— Millwall FC (@MillwallFC) August 3, 2024