This is how the match between Saints and Plymouth unfolded in pictures.
Charly Alcaraz and Che Adams goals had Russell Martin's side cruising in the final match of 2023 but a Gavin Bazunu mistake made things tense in added time.
Read the full match report here.
Ryan Hardie capitalised just as the fourth official signalled for an additional six minutes but it was the home side who went closer to the next strike.
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is from Southampton, was in the stands to cheer on his hometown team.
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