James Bree scored the winner in extra time as Saints beat Championship opposition with five academy players on the pitch at the end.

There was a debut for winger Sufianu Sillah Dibaga, who looked bright, while loanee George Long also featured for the first time.

This win, which saw Eckert ring the changes, means Saints are now six games unbeaten across all competitions.

Here's how we rated every Southampton player's performance at St Mary's on Saturday...

George Long - 5.

Did not inspire confidence on his debut, but these were his first minutes since facing Portsmouth with Norwich in 2025. Could have done better to stop Skipp's equaliser and had to be bailed out by Joshua Quarshie at the death.

George Long made his Saints debut in the FA Cup against Leicester. (Image: Stuart Martin)

Elias Jerlet - 6.

Had the fewest touches of any outfield player to play over 90 minutes (66) but was good defensively, winning six of his seven duels, recovering the ball four times. Pulled up with a cramp in added time.

Nathan Wood -...