Saints defender Danny Butterfield has joined Championship club Bolton on loan until the end of the season.

The 33-year-old full-back made the switch shortly before the close of the Football League's emergency window today.

Butterfield, who signed for Saints on a free transfer in 2010, has made just two appearances this season, both in the Capital One Cup.

His time at St Mary's is likely to come to an end in the summer, when he is out of contract.

Bolton are currently eighth in the Championship, five points off the play-off positions.