Southampton missed the chance to move off the foot of the Premier League 2 Division 1 table as Morgan Feeney quickly cancelled out their opening goal and earned a 1-1 draw for Everton.
Saints took the lead after 65 minutes, with substitute Lucas Defise firing low past Harry Tyrer shortly after his introduction.
But Everton captain Feeney equalised just two minutes later, finishing from close range after good work down the right by Ellis Simms.
GOAL: #SaintsFCU23s 1-1 #EFC U23s (Morgan Feeney 67')
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) January 6, 2020
The lead is short-lived as Feeney turns the ball home from close range to equalise. pic.twitter.com/nMDzrNc1xI
The Toffees climb to sixth with 17 points, while Southampton have 11 points, trailing second-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers on goal difference.
See: Southampton report | Everton report
