The Saints had opened up a two-goal lead in the first half when Taylor Harwood-Bellis rose highest in the box to head home from Matheus Fernandes' corner and Adam Armstrong converted a penalty after Jaden Dixon caught Yukinari Sugawara in the box.

Southampton leave it late to sneak past Stoke in Carabao Cup - Southampton 3-2 Stoke: Defender James Bree struck with two minutes remaining to send the Premier League side through

It is Southampton's first win in any competition since they beat Everton 6-5 on penalties in the third round last month and Martin will hope it gives his side confidence before they face Sean Dyche's team again at the weekend.

Follow live coverage as Southampton face Stoke City in the EFL cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

A late strike by James Bree meant Stoke were knocked out of the Carabao Cup, as Southampton progress into the quarter-finals.

SOUTHAMPTON : Southampton’s James Bree struck late to snatch a 3-2 win over Stoke City, while Brentford beat Sheffield Wednesday 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the League Cup quarterfinals in two exciting clashes on Tuesday.

Follow live coverage as Southampton face Stoke City in the EFL cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.