Photographs by Empics.

Southampton fans show their support before the game

Dean Leacock keeps a tight watch on Marek Saganowski

Darren Moore and Kenwyne Jones have their eyes on the ball

Billy Davies barks out instructions from the touchline

Skipper Matt Oakley has his say

Steve Howard loops his header towards the far corner...

...Bartosz Bialkowski is left helpless...

...and the big man wheels away with his familiar celebration

Rival bosses Billy Davies and George Burley hand out advice from the touchline

Jay McEveley gets up above Marek Saganowski

George Burley looks pensive with things not going his way

Stephen Pearson breaks away from the challenge of Kenwyne Jones

Seth Johnson closes in on Jhon Viafara

The Rams are quick to congratulate Howard after his second of the game

The two-goal hero stands firm ahead of Jhon Viafara

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