Finn Azaz collected a first-half brace with his Ireland team-mate Ryan Manning, Adam Armstrong and Casper Jander also scoring in a dream opening 45 minutes for the Saints, who have won all three matches since the German coach replaced Will Still earlier this month.

It ensured a miserable afternoon for Addicks boss Nathan Jones, facing his former club for the first time since they sacked him after a 95-day spell in charge in February 2023.

Charlton's defensive strength has been a big factor in their impressive start to life in the Championship and they came into the contest with just one loss at home in 2025. But they were repeatedly cut open by their rampant South coast opponents and trailed 5-1 by the interval.

Southampton laid down their intent from the opening minutes in south-east L

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