Southampton vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Harwood-Bellis and Wood tussle in the middle, yet the referee just ignores cries from both teams. That one could be a real physical battle today.

Walker-Peters has a go from outside the box after a nice passage of play from Southampton. it's deflected behind for a corner on the left. It's headed away by Sangare, before Sugawara blasts way over with a speculative volley.

Armstrong goes into the book for a real striker's challenge while tracking back. He brought down Aina cynically.

Southampton boss Russell Martin was resolute in his idea that the Saints would still play possession-based football upon promotion, and the men in red and white have just passed out of a high press brilliantly. When it works, it looks excellent.

Harwood-Bellis goes right through the back of Wood in the centre circle. Forest then get settled back on the ball. Harwood-Bellis then flies in again, this time on Anderson. If he's not careful, it could be an early yellow card. It's just a talking-to this time...

Well, that's the first chance of the game. Southampton knock the ball about smartly until Forest press them into submission. It's won on the right wing before being pulled back for Wood. However, he hits it straight at McCarthy. In the next phase, Williams is played in on the right - but McCarthy is forced to make a smarter blocking save. The goalkeeper then claims the corner. Relief.

Stephens pulls back Gibbs-White on the right side. Forest have a dangerous, deep free-kick here. However, Anderson's delivery is poor and is cleared with ease.

Downes gives the ball away in the middle and Hudson-Odoi looks to bound forward on the left. However, the home side double up on him and he's forced backwards.

Sugawara is fouled by Anderson as the former Newcastle man presses just a little too hard.

Early Forest enterprise sees Gibbs-White slipped in behind. He's tackled well and the visitors have a corner. It's a quick start, yet Southampton manage to clear.