Southampton 4 Sunderland 2: Highlights as Joe Rothwell double gives hosts win after Jobe Bellingham goal

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Live updates, analysis and reaction from St Mary's Stadium as Sunderland face Southampton in the Championship.

Sunderland were beaten 4-2 by Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium in the Championship.

The Black Cats fell two goals down in the first half after Stuart Armstrong’s opener and an Adam Armstrong penalty. Sunderland managed to draw level after the interval, though, after goals from Romaine Mundle and Jobe Bellingham during a nine-minute spell.

Yet Southampton took the points after substitute Joe Rothwell scored twice from close range. Here's how the game played out:

Southampton vs Sunderland

88' Another Sunderland change

ON: Ekwah

OFF: Mundle

SEVEN minutes added time

Seven minutes added on.

90+1' Aouchiche effort saved

Aouchiche's low shot is held by Bazunu.

90+4' Wide from Sulemana

Another chance for Southampton as Sulemana curls a low shot into the side-netting.

FULL-TIME: SOUTHAMPTON 4 SUNDERLAND 2

Reaction from St Mary's Stadium

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