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This is shaping up to be the best battle for automatic promotion in the history of the Championship.
The top four are separated by just five points after a Che Adams double inspired Saints to a bruising victory over Preston.
Russell Martin's side still have to travel to Leicester City and face a tantalising final day clash at Leeds with all of the top four on track to achieve 90 points or more.
But it is Martin's men who have the most momentum and, playing like this, they will be a match for anyone.
The evening did not start well for the home side, who lost goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu to injury during the warm-up.
Che Adams scored twice in the first half as Southampton romped to a comfortable victory over Preston
The Saints will still have hopes of automatic promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking
Russell Martin's side dominated throughout the game and are now just four points adrift of Leicester
