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90+13'

There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.
90+11'

Lesley Ugochukwu (Southampton) takes out his opponent with a horrific tackle and is relieved when the referee only shows him a yellow card.
90+10'

The ball is behind the touchline and Southampton will take a throw-in.
90+8'

The foul by Lesley Ugochukwu (Southampton) was seen by Anthony Taylor who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle. Nottingham have a free kick.
90+5'

Joe Aribo (Southampton) shouldn't be surprised it's a yellow from the ref, who cooled the situation down well.
90+5'

The resulting corner, taken by Mateus Fernandes (Southampton), comes to nothing.
90+4'

Ramon Sosa (Nottingham) sends an accurate pass to Jota Silva, who controls the ball with a fine first touch.
90+1'

Mateus Fernandes sends in a great cross from the corner and finds Paul Onuachu (Southampton), who outjumps the defence to finish into the top left corner with a header. The score is 3:2.
90

There will be a minimum of 12 min. of added time.
89'

Mateus Fernandes (Southampton) sends the corner into the box, but Matz Sels intercepts it and averts the threat.
88'

Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) makes a rough challenge and Anthony Taylor blows his whistle for a foul. That's a free kick to Southampton.
86'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and William Smallbone (Southampton) replaces James Bree.
84'

Joe Aribo (Southampton) sends an accurate short pass. Lesley Ugochukwu controls the ball with a fine first touch and is able to come up with a new attacking effort.
83'

Matz Sels (Nottingham) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
83'

Nuno Espirito Santo prepares a substitution. Morgan Gibbs-White is replaced by Ramon Sosa (Nottingham).
83'

Here is a change. Chris Wood is going off and Nuno Espirito Santo gives the last tactical orders to Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham).
83'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Ryan Yates (Nottingham) comes onto the pitch so that Nicolas Dominguez can be given a rest.
82'

Matz Sels (Nottingham) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
82'

Southampton fail to threaten from the corner kick as the opposition's goalkeeper plucks the ball out of the air.
79'

Jota Silva (Nottingham) sends a long through ball to Chris Wood, but he fails to control it properly and loses it to one of the defending players.
78'

The shots on goal statistics – 5:1.
76'

A corner kick by Nottingham is thwarted by the well prepared Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton).
75'

The most active player in today's match is definitely Elliot Anderson (Nottingham). He's trying to be on the ball as much as possible and you can literally see the enthusiasm in his play. He keeps exchanging some one touch passes and waits for the right moment to send a killer pass. What a player!
74'

Substitution. Morato (Nottingham) in, Anthony Elanga out.
73'

Chris Wood (Nottingham) misses an absolute sitter after connecting with a cross inside the penalty box. The ball goes out of play and Southampton will have a goal kick.
72'

Jan Bednarek (Southampton) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Anthony Taylor blows for a foul. Nottingham get a free kick.
72'

The linesman signals a throw-in for Nottingham.
71'

Jota Silva (Nottingham) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.
69'

Jota Silva (Nottingham) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.
67'

The referee looks satisfied after his VAR review and duly disallows the goal for offside. The Nottingham players look gutted.
66'

Houston, we have a problem! The referee has indicated that there will be a VAR review of the goal to look at a possible offside. The Nottingham players aren’t happy.
64'

The ball hits the back of the net and Nikola Milenkovic (Nottingham) is the one who put it there!
63'

Anthony Taylor sticks with his original decision after the VAR review. No infringement and the goal stands!
62'

The Southampton players halt their celebrations as referee Anthony Taylor makes the VAR signal to review the goal, most likely to ascertain if there was an offside in the build-up play.
60'

Goal! Lesley Ugochukwu takes aim and his effort deflects off Jan Bednarek (Southampton) to beat the goalkeeper. 4:1.
58'

Ivan Juric has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Ryan Manning (Southampton) replacing Yukinari Sugawara.
58'

Ivan Juric decides to make a substitution. Adam Armstrong will be replaced by Paul Onuachu (Southampton).
58'

Substitution. Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton) on for Cameron Archer.
57'

What was Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) thinking? He will not get away with that. The referee shows him a yellow card.
57'

Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton) delivers a crossfield pass, but the ball is cut out before it reaches its intended target.
55'

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) gets to a rebound inside the goalmouth, but even from this distance he misses the target and fails to score.
54'

A dangerous looking corner kick from Anthony Elanga (Nottingham) is cleared to safety by the defence.
53'

Adam Armstrong (Southampton) sends a long crossfield pass searching out one of his teammates, but his effort comes to nothing and they lose possession.
51'

A clumsy foul by Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton) and Anthony Taylor blows his whistle. Nottingham earn a free kick.
51'

Mateus Fernandes (Southampton) launches into a thunderous tackle on his opponent and the referee blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Nottingham.
50'

The ball is out of play. Southampton will have a throw-in.
48'

Anthony Taylor blows his whistle as Cameron Archer (Southampton) used excessive force in the tackle during an attack. Nottingham will take a free kick near the side line.
47'

Ola Aina (Nottingham) sends a long cross over to Anthony Elanga, but Aaron Ramsdale comes forward to gather the ball. The ball goes out of play and Southampton will have a goal kick.
46'

Ivan Juric has decided to make a substitution during the half-time break. Lesley Ugochukwu comes on the pitch for Flynn Downes (Southampton).
46'

The half-time break is over and the second half is about to start.
45+4'

That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.
45+2'

Nottingham are ruled offside.
45

The fourth official shows 3 min. of added time.
45'

A more precise finish was all that was needed for this set play to have been a success. Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) received the ball far out and fired a projectile which went yards over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Southampton will have a goal kick.
43'

The ball has crossed the sideline. Nottingham are taking a throw-in.
41'

Goal! Ola Aina hands Chris Wood (Nottingham) the simplest of tasks from close range after the cross evaded the keeper, and he makes no mistake with his header into the bottom left corner. 3:0.
41'

Chris Wood (Nottingham) finds Ola Aina with a nice pass so he can go on towards the goal.
38'

Nuno Espirito Santo is forced to make a change. Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham) is unable to continue due to injury, Jota Silva comes on.
37'

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham) is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
37'

The referee and the linesman both signal a throw-in for Southampton.
33'

Flynn Downes (Southampton) will have to be careful for the rest of the match as he is shown a yellow card.
33'

Neco Williams (Nottingham) makes space for himself in the box after some nice work, but his shot is immediately charged down by a defender.
31'

36:64 – the ratio of ball possession.
28'

What a spectacular moment! Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham) skips past defenders and finds some space before blasting a long-range strike at goal. The fans are amazed when they see the ball go inside the left post. The scoreline is 2:0.
28'

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) and Anthony Elanga combine brilliantly in a series of one-twos.
27'

Cameron Archer (Southampton) plays a one-two with Adam Armstrong, but the move breaks down.
26'

Cameron Archer (Southampton) is having a lively performance. He is causing problems and wanting the ball at every opportunity.
24'

Mateus Fernandes (Southampton) puts a dangerous cross into the box, but the corner is cleared by the first man.
23'

Flynn Downes (Southampton) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Anthony Taylor no option but to blow his whistle. A free kick is awarded to Nottingham.
21'

Anthony Elanga (Nottingham) sends a long ball forward to Chris Wood, but he put too much power and the chance is gone.
20'

Mateus Fernandes (Southampton) and Joe Aribo matched up again to find some space for an unmarked teammate.
18'

Mateus Fernandes (Southampton) launches an inaccurate corner kick into the penalty area.
17'

Mateus Fernandes (Southampton) is the first to arrive to a rebound inside the penalty area and unleashes a quick strike towards the middle of the target that beats the keeper. One of the defenders, however, makes a goal-line clearance.
16'

The resulting set piece from Southampton is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Nottingham.
15'

Southampton failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat. The linesman points to the corner flag, Southampton are going to take it.
14'

Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) attempts a long crossfield pass, but the defence does well to intercept the ball.
11'

The defending players give Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) far too much free space and he knows how to take advantage of it. He produces a howitzer in the direction of the bottom left corner. Aaron Ramsdale was taken unawares by his effort and the score is 1:0.
10'

Flynn Downes (Southampton) and Joe Aribo combine well with a quick one-two to trick their opponent.
10'

The ball is out of play. Southampton will take a throw-in.
7'

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) commits a foul on his opponent and it looks like it should be the other way around at first glance, but the referee makes the right decision in awarding a free kick to the other team. A free kick has been awarded to Southampton.
6'

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) commits a foul and Anthony Taylor immediately signals a free kick. It's a free kick to Southampton, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.
5'

Jan Bednarek (Southampton) attempts to find one of his teammates, but puts far too much on the pass and the chance is gone. It's a throw-in for Nottingham.
3'

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) attempts to find one of his teammates, but puts far too much on the pass and the chance is gone.
1'

Cameron Archer (Southampton) nearly creates a chance, but his attempt to pick out a teammate with a through ball does not come off.
1'

Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!

The players are out and the match is about to start. Nottingham will have the kick-off.

Anthony Taylor is the one to supervise the game today.

Welcome to our live text commentary, ladies and gentlemen! The starting lineups will be announced very soon, so just sit back and get ready to enjoy the action.