The second half concludes with Southampton leading 3-0 against Preston North End.

Attempt thwarted. Ryan Manning from Southampton's attempt with his left foot from the middle of the box is stopped. The assist was by Samuel Edozie.

Samuel Edozie of Southampton has secured a free kick on the left flank.

Ryan Ledson from Preston North End has committed a foul.

Ryan Manning commits a foul - Southampton.

Alan Browne of Preston North End has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Ryan Manning of Southampton has been awarded a defensive free kick.

Will Keane from Preston North End has committed a foul.

Robert Brady - Preston North End - won a free kick in defence.

Fouled by Ryan Manning - Southampton

Player swap for Southampton. David Brooks is being replaced by Kamaldeen Sulemana.

Missed chance. Joe Rothwell - Southampton - shot with right foot from outside the box goes high from a free kick.

Ryan Ledson from Preston North End has committed a foul.

David Brooks of Southampton has secured an attacking free kick.

Player replacement - Preston North End. Ched Evans comes in for Milutin Osmajic.

Corner kick awarded to Southampton. Freddie Woodman is responsible for giving it away.

Player swap - Southampton. Ché Adams is replaced by Samuel Edozie.

Missed chance. Ryan Manning - Southampton - shot with left foot from outside the box is close, but missed to the left. Assist - David Brooks after corner.

New attacking attempt. David Brooks - Southampton - shot with right foot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.

Offside - It's Preston North End. Will Keane has been flagged offside.

Opportunity squandered. Adam Armstrong of Southampton fires a right-footed shot from beyond the box, but it sails over the crossbar. The assist was provided by David Brooks.

Player swap - Preston North End. Jack Whatmough is being replaced by Ryan Ledson.

Player swap for Preston North End. Alan Browne is coming in to replace Noah Mawene.

Player swap - Southampton. Stuart Armstrong is being replaced by Joe Rothwell.

Player swap for Southampton. Joe Aribo is being replaced by Will Smallbone.

Attempt thwarted. Joe Aribo of Southampton's left-footed shot from beyond the box is intercepted. The assist was provided by Kyle Walker-Peters.

Corner kick awarded to Southampton, caused by Freddie Woodman.

New attacking attempt. Ché Adams - Southampton - shot with right foot from the centre of the box is saved in the right corner. Assist - Kyle Walker-Peters.

Jack Whatmough of Preston North End has been penalized for a handball.

Jack Whatmough of Preston North End has successfully earned an offensive free kick.

Joe Aribo from Southampton commits a foul.

Greg Cunningham of Preston North End has committed a foul.

David Brooks of Southampton has earned an offensive free kick.

Offside - Called against Southampton. Ché Adams has been flagged offside.

Offside call - It's against Southampton. Ché Adams has been flagged offside.

Opportunity missed. Jan Bednarek of Southampton takes a right-footed shot from beyond the box that narrowly misses the target. The assist came from Ryan Manning following a corner kick.

Corner kick awarded to Southampton, forced by Noah Mawene's defensive play.

Shot blocked. Ché Adams - Southampton - shot with right foot inside of six yard box - left side is blocked. Assist - Adam Armstrong.

Robert Brady from Preston North End has committed a foul.

Adam Armstrong of Southampton has been awarded an offensive free kick.

Milutin Osmajic of Preston North End has committed a foul.

Taylor Harwood-Bellis of Southampton has earned an offensive free kick.

Player change - Southampton. Shea Charles comes in to replace Flynn Downes.

Player swap - Preston North End. Emil Riis is being replaced by Will Keane.

The second half kicks off with Southampton leading 3-0 against Preston North End.

The first half concludes with Southampton leading Preston North End by 3 goals to none.

Stuart Armstrong from Southampton commits a foul.

Greg Cunningham from Preston North End successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Corner kick awarded to Southampton. Jack Whatmough is responsible for giving it away.

Player swap - Preston North End. Greg Cunningham is replacing Duane Holmes.

Stuart Armstrong of Southampton strikes the right post with a left-footed shot from beyond the penalty area. The assist came from Ryan Manning.

Attempt thwarted. Stuart Armstrong of Southampton's right-footed shot from the middle of the box is obstructed. The assist was provided by David Brooks.

Shot blocked. Stuart Armstrong - Southampton - shot with right foot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Another offensive effort. Stuart Armstrong of Southampton takes a right-footed shot from beyond the box, which is successfully caught in the top right corner.

Ryan Manning of Southampton has earned an offensive free kick.

Duane Holmes commits a foul - representing Preston North End.

Goal! Southampton 3, Preston North End 0. Stuart Armstrong - Southampton - shot with right foot from outside the box to the left corner.

Milutin Osmajic from Preston North End has secured a free kick in the offensive zone.

Flynn Downes from Southampton commits a foul.

Missed chance. Ché Adams - Southampton - shot with right foot from outside the box is very close to the goal.

Goal! Southampton 2, Preston North End 0. Ché Adams - Southampton - shot with right foot from the centre of the box to the right corner. Assist - David Brooks with a through ball.

Missed chance. Adam Armstrong - Southampton - shot with right foot from long distance on the left is very close to the goal. Assist - Joe Aribo.

Jack Whatmough of Preston North End has successfully secured a defensive free kick.

Adam Armstrong from Southampton commits a foul.

Missed chance. Taylor Harwood-Bellis - Southampton - shot with the head from the centre of the box missed. Assist - Ryan Manning with a cross .

Duane Holmes of Preston North End has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

Duane Holmes from Preston North End has committed a foul.

Adam Armstrong of Southampton has earned a free kick on the left flank.

Noah Mawene from Preston North End commits a foul.

Adam Armstrong of Southampton has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Goal! Southampton 1, Preston North End 0. Ché Adams - Southampton - shot with right foot from the centre of the box to the right corner. Assist - Adam Armstrong.

Noah Mawene of Preston North End commits a foul.

Joe Aribo of Southampton has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Ryan Manning from Southampton commits a foul.

Emil Riis of Preston North End has secured a free kick on the right flank.

Opportunity squandered. Southampton's Ché Adams takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it sails wide and high to the left. The assist came from a cross by Stuart Armstrong.

Attempt thwarted. Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton's left-footed shot from beyond the box is obstructed. Stuart Armstrong provided the assist.

Offside called - Preston North End. Milutin Osmajic has been flagged offside.

New attacking attempt. Mads Frökjaer-Jensen - Preston North End - shot with right foot from the right side of the box is saved by goalkeeper in the centre of the goal. Assist - Duane Holmes with a through ball.

Opportunity squandered. Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton fires a right-footed shot from beyond the box that sails over the goal. The assist was by Flynn Downes.

Offside call - Preston North End. Milutin Osmajic has been flagged offside.

Corner kick awarded to Southampton. Jack Whatmough is responsible for it.

Attempt thwarted. Adam Armstrong from Southampton's right-footed shot from beyond the box is stopped. The assist was by Stuart Armstrong.

Noah Mawene of Preston North End has been handed a yellow card due to a foul.

Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton has successfully earned a free kick on the right flank.

Noah Mawene from Preston North End has committed a foul.