Southampton leap into the Championship play-off places for the first time since the opening weekend with a 1-0 win over Norwich at St Mary's. Forward Finn Azaz scored the only goal, capitalizing on a quick throw-in in the first half. Goalkeeper Daniel Peretz was the man of the match, making seven saves, including a sensational double-stop in the second half, to secure his 13th clean sheet of the season and a 13th game unbeaten. His performances have surpassed those of his predecessors, Gavin Bazunu and Alex McCarthy combined.

Norwich remain nine points adrift of the top six despite 11 wins in their last 14 games, their promotion hopes now hanging by a thread. They were a whisker away from an equalizer late on, but Jack Stephens' misdirected clearance came off the crossbar, and Peretz made a stunning final save to deny Ruairi McConville. Southampton's defense was solid, with Peretz's early saves denying Anis Ben Slimane and James Bree, while Peretz's second-half double-stop denied Ali Ahmed and Kellen Fisher.

This victory, Southampton's first away win since January, significantly boosts their play-off credentials, moving them ahead of Wrexham who lost earlier. Peretz's heroics, including his crucial saves and clean sheet, were pivotal in securing the three points and the vital league position leap.