Nigel Adkins upbeat despite draw

Southampton manager Nigel Adkins was pleased that his side returned to the top of the Championship table, despite a last-minute goal denying them a win against local rivals Portsmouth.

Pompey's David Norris scored an equaliser in injury time to earn the visitors a 2-2 draw at St Mary's after the hosts had led twice.

"It was a special day in respect of what we wanted to do for the supporters because we know how much it means to them," said Adkins.

"We were so near but for a very, very good strike from their player at the end. We got a share of the spoils and one point, not no points.

"We were not defeated and it puts us back top of the league and the supporters were able to sing that again at the end of the game."

The Saints next travel to Crystal Palace on Monday.