Southampton 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
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Glenn Murray scored for the ninth time this season to end Brighton's run of six away games without a goal
Southampton and Brighton did little to boost their Premier League survival hopes with a draw at St Mary's.
Brighton ended a run of six away games without a goal as Glenn Murray scored a penalty in the first half.
But in the second half, Jack Stephens' second goal in as many games ensured the hosts took a point.
Southampton remain in the relegation zone after equalling their longest ever winless run in the Premier League, which now stands at 12 games.
Murray took his season's tally to nine after Wesley Hoedt had brought down Solly March after 14 minutes. The striker also had the honour of scoring Brighton's 200th goal in the top flight.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg hit the crossbar for Southampton in the first half after charging down a clearance from goalkeeper Mat Ryan.
Ryan was beaten just after the hour mark as Stephens followed up his winner in the weekend's FA Cup success over Watford by applying a deft back-heel finish from close range to James Ward-Prowse's free-kick.
Jack Stephens scored for the second consecutive game for Southampton
The result lifted Brighton up to 15th, a point clear of 18th-placed Southampton.
Saints' saviour?
Southampton are still without a league victory since the end of November, but new signing Guido Carrillo could be the man to come to fellow Argentine Mauricio Pellegrino's rescue.
The £19m signing from Monaco made his Premier League debut as a half-time replacement for Dusan Tadic, having also replaced the Serbia winger in the closing stages against Watford in the FA Cup.
The 26-year-old, who scored five goals in 22 appearances for the French side this season, did not get off the mark in the Premier League but looked a welcome addition for the Saints.
Wesley Hoedt brought down Solly March in the first half to allow Glenn Murray to open the scoring
He was busy throughout his 45-minute appearance for a side who are without the attacking industry of Charlie Austin.
Austin suffered a hamstring injury at the end of December and is not expected back until the middle of next month.
Forward focus
Attack was clearly the focus for Brighton manager Chris Hughton during the transfer window, with the signings of Jurgen Locadia and Leonardo Ulloa.
The Seagulls have failed to score in nine of their past 14 games, winning just one and losing seven.
They broke their transfer record to sign Locadia from Dutch club PSV Eindhoven, while Ulloa has returned to them on loan until the end of the season from Leicester.
Glenn Murray covered 8.96km during his 77 minutes
Locadia is expected to need a few more weeks to recover from a hamstring injury that Brighton were aware of prior to his arrival.
Ulloa replaced Murray with 13 minutes remaining for the first game of his second spell.
But it was Murray who found the net for a second consecutive game, ensuring his side avoided equalling a club league record of seven consecutive away fixtures without a goal, set in 1934-35 and matched in 1956-57.
'Well worthy of the point' - what the managers said
Brighton manager Chris Hughton: "I think we were well worthy of the point that we've got. When you come here, with the way they play and the players they've got, you'd expect them to have good possession and threaten.
"But I think we restricted them to one half-chance or so. We had a lot of the ball and threatened ourselves, and we were resilient in what we did.
"We had very good opportunities once we got into that final third. So overall, I'm reasonably happy."
Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino: "I think in the first 15 minutes they were a little bit better in direct play. They won some second balls and from this situation we conceded a penalty.
"After the goal, we totally controlled the game, but we couldn't play quick enough to break through their defenders. Little by little they would drop and it was really difficult to find the space to create more chances.
"We were patient and well organised because I don't remember many actions from them, so in defence we controlled them well most of the time.
"In this situation, every single victory is massive, but we have to keep pushing and on Saturday we have another opportunity."
Man of the match - James Ward-Prowse (Southampton)
James Ward-Prowse provided the assist for Jack Stephens' equaliser, while the midfielder also had chances of his own
Murray equals Premier League best - key stats
Glenn Murray has equalled his best scoring season in the Premier League with seven goals, matching his tally in 2014-15 for Crystal Palace.
Three of Murray's seven league goals this season have been from the penalty spot - only Sergio Aguero and Jamie Vardy have scored more penalties in the Premier League this season.
Jack Stephens registered his first ever Premier League goal in his 30th appearance.
Southampton have failed to win any of their 12 Premier League games since beating Everton in November.
Brighton have picked up just two points in their past seven away Premier League matches.
The Saints have lost only one of their past 28 home Premier League games against newly promoted clubs, but all three of their matches this season have ended as draws.
What's next?
Southampton travel to West Brom in the Premier League on Saturday, with Brighton at home to West Ham on the same day (both 15:00 GMT).