Southampton came from behind to beat Charlton Athletic 2-1 in a second half that barely paused for breath, with the decisive action compressed into a frantic final quarter.
Charlton had taken the lead through Ross Stewart just three minutes after the restart, and for much of the opening period they looked the more composed side, defending with structure and limiting Southampton to little of note.
The game turned sharply after the hour mark. Charlton began making changes from the 65th minute onwards, rotating several players, and the rhythm they had established began to fragment. Southampton sensed it. Samuel Edozie equalised on 72 minutes, and four minutes later Taylor Harwood-Bellis put the hosts ahead, converting what appeared to be a set-piece opportunity to give Southampton a lead they would not relinquish.
The closing stages were chaotic rather than tense. Both sides made multiple substitutions, including Charlie Kelman and Conor Coventry entering late for Charlton, and Cameron Bragg introduced for Southampton at the same point. Harry Clarke picked up a booking in stoppage time, underscoring the scrappiness of the finale.
Sonny Carey featured twice in the timeline, suggesting either an injury or a booking in the 67th minute ahead of his withdrawal at 84 minutes, though Charlton's management of those changes ultimately cost them any foothold they might have reclaimed.
Southampton looked the more dangerous side once level, and the scoreline reflects that.
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