Southampton Russell Martin when in tears players after match.

Fourth position At the John Smith’s Stadium, Ben Jackson’s late goal gave Darren Moore’s Huddersfield Town team a well-earned point, forcing Southampton to settle for a draw.

Russell Martin, the Southampton manager, expressed his team’s “frustration and anger” at their inability to hold on for victory against a valiant Huddersfield. With 82 percent of the play in the first half, the visitors were in complete control, and it was only Adam Armstrong who broke the tie shortly before halftime.

Ben Jackson’s equaliser in the 87th minute gave Town, who had come back stronger, a point after they dominated the second half.

Martin said the “mentality” of his team was a hindrance. Insufficient energy and intensity. Martin, a spectator in the stands, remarked, “We looked tired towards the end, but there’s no excuse, we should win the game.”

We simply didn’t take advantage of our opportunities when we were in front of the goal, which is frustrating because the goal was approaching.

The game was available to us. We had some really good moves in the first half, but after that we let the atmosphere and momentum change.

“We lost our courage. The game was coming to us, so we weren’t forcing things as much as we should have.

“We lost two points because of our mindset. On Wednesday, we have to correct that. The players are upset that we lost by two points, and I share their annoyance.

Armstrong, the team’s lucky striker who has scored more than ten goals this year, was praised by Martin. “Adam was outstanding; he was among those who played with ferocity and intensity. All he needs to do is keep playing; he’s an amazing player.

“I’d like to be at the top of the league. Although I would like more points, I am limited by what we are currently building. Despite my frustration and anger over the game, I’m thankful for our season thus far.

 

“I am extremely happy with the players who are following our instructions most of the time. Days like this one are inevitable on the journey, but I’m having fun and am looking forward to what lies ahead.