Edwards scores on Burnley debut to beat Southhampton
Marcus Edwards scored on his Burnley debut as the Championship side knocked Premier League strugglers Southampton out of the FA Cup.
Burnley pulled off something of a transfer coup by signing the Sporting midfielder on loan until the end of the season, and it was his close-range finish 18 minutes after coming off the bench that proved the difference.
With the Premier League's worst attack facing the best defence in England, there was never going to be a goal-fest at St Mary's.
The visitors went close in the opening minutes but saw Manuel Benson's low effort cleared off the goalline.
Southampton got their second win of the season last weekend, and despite being 10 points adrift of Premier League safety looked sharper as the game progressed.
Burnley goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky, standing in for James Trafford, had to work to ensure his side's remarkable clean-sheet run continued - they have gone nine without conceding in the league.
The Czech produced fine stops to twice deny Ryan Manning either side of half-time, while his defence helped out to clear another attempt off the line.
Southampton wanted a penalty when Kamaldeen Sulemana then went to ground as he raced to keep the ball in play, but referee Will Finnie ignored the penalty appeals and booked the Ghana forward for simulation.
Perhaps sensing that the tie was there to be won, Burnley boss Scott Parker introduced ex-Tottenham player Edwards from the bench for his first appearance.
It was 15 minutes from time when the former England Under-20 midfielder converted Hannibal Mejbri's pass from six yards out to send the travelling supporters delirious.
Burnley's defence - which has conceded just nine goals in 31 Championship games this season - stood firm to see out the result and send Southampton's season to a new low.
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