Result: Leicester 3-2 Southampton

Result: Leicester 3-2 Southampton

Leicester ended Southampton's 100 percent start to the season with a 3-2 victory at the Walkers Stadium.

Darius Vassell put the home side ahead inside three minutes when he tapped in from close-range, before Richie Wellens struck from 25-yards to double their lead on 22 minutes.

Dan Harding pulled one back for the Saints on 28 minutes with a headed finish.

Sven-Goran Eriksson's men extended their advantage in first-half stoppage-time when Rickie Lambert put through his own net.

David Connolly made it 3-2 on 53 minutes, but the visitors couldn't find an equaliser.

The Foxes visit Barnsley on Saturday, September 10, while Nigel Adkins's side host Nottingham Forest.

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