The winning goal arrived late but the result was deserved. Southampton were resilient in defence, combative in midfield, dangerous on the counterattack and are into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup after punishing another dozy home performance from Fulham with a stoppage-time penalty from Ross Stewart.
As wild as the celebrations were in the away end, it did not feel like much of a shock. Having recovered from last season’s limp relegation from the Premier League, Southampton were good value for the win.