Big chance for Southampton...

Left-back Ryan Bertrand plays through striker Graziano Pelle on the left-edge, the Italian makes his way into the box but the finish this time is weak, as goalkeeper Shay Given is able to push the ball away easily. Poor finish.

Aston Villa are showing intent by moving the ball quickly upfield, but the home side are coping well with the threat of Christian Benteke and Tom Cleverley.

Manager Ronald Koeman will be tweeting about that later..

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Southampton have the ball in the back of the net!!

Striker Graziano Pelle goes through and strokes in a neat finish, but the assistant has his flag up for offiside.

Terrible decision, the Italian is clearly on but the liner gets him confused with the man running out. Home fans aggrieved.

Southampton make a foray upfield for the first time in the match and Shane Long's pace is causing problems. Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has to bring him down...

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"One of many intriguing battles today sees two Belgian compatriots come up against each other. When Southampton defender Toby Alderweireld was asked about facing Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke today he told BBC Sport: "It's going to be a tough game for both of us." One to keep an eye on."

A bit of a shaky start from Southampton at the back as Toby Alderweireld gives the ball away, but his fellow team-mates at the back come to his rescue and are able to get the ball away.

Huddles, check.

Pats on the back, check.

Off we go! Southampton get us under way at a sun-soaked St Mary's Stadium.

Southampton: Gazzaniga, Clyne, Fonte, Alderweireld, Bertrand, Steven Davis, Wanyama, Long, Ward-Prowse, Mane, Pelle.

Substitutes: Kelvin Davis, Yoshida, Gardos, Djuricic, Elia, Reed, Targett.

Aston Villa: Given, Bacuna, Okore, Vlaar, Hutton, Cleverley, Westwood, Delph, N'Zogbia, Benteke, Grealish.

Substitutes: Guzan, Sinclair, Weimann, Agbonlahor, Senderos, Sanchez, Lowton.

Referee: Robert Madley

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"It is a glorious day on the south coast for today's early kick off with both teams having very different agendas at St Mary's.

"Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has used his programme notes to urge players and punters alike for one final push in the race for European football.

"Aston Villa are in decent form and Tim Sherwood's men were out very early warming up and going through various drills. They look focused and ready for their attempt to beat relegation."

So, how will these two sides get on today? Who do they need to bring in next season?

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Two changes for Southampton today with midfielder James Ward-Prowse and striker Shane Long replacing midfield pairing Harrison Reed and Eljero Elia from the 2-0 defeat against Leicester City last Saturday.

Aston Villa make one change from the 1-0 win against West Ham last weekend as defender Alan Hutton replaces Kieran Richardson.

Welcome to live text commentary of Southampton and Aston Villa. Both of these sides have (almost) defied the odds and completed the task of staying in the Premier League this season.

Southampton were predicted to go back into the Championship after losing the likes of Luke Shaw, Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren and Rickie Lambert, but are now on the verge of a well-deserved European place.

Aston Villa - four points above the trapdoor with two games to play - have had their fortunes transformed since the arrival of charismatic manager Tim Sherwood.

Did I say two games? They've got an FA Cup final to look forward to as well!

They said Southampton would get relegated come May..

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They said the same about Aston Villa..

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