Southampton 1-1 Huddersfield: Player ratings 23/12/2017

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 23: Charlie Austin of Southampton celebrates with teammate James Ward-Prowse after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Huddersfield Town at St Mary’s Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /

Southampton continued their woeful home record in 2017 with a 1-1 draw with Huddersfield Town.

Another five changes, including the absence of Virgil van Dijk, were on the cards for Mauricio Pellegrino. Citing the busy festive period as a reason to rest his superstar.

The game opened extremely choppy, with little possession, and a lot of fouls. Huddersfield were more on the front foot, and nearly took the lead with opportunities for Aaron Mooy and Christopher Schindler. The latter forcing a very good save from Fraser Forster on a glancing header.

Charlie Austin was to the rescue again, and scored a creative goal in the 26th minute from a Wesley Hoedt header. Although, in the second half, he failed to put the game away after a beautiful setup from Nathan Redmond.

Huddersfield dangerman, Laurent Depoitre, was allowed a free header in the 63rd minute which would prove to be enough for the Terriers to take a point.

With back-to-back trips to Wembley and Old Trafford on the horizon, Southampton have a world of work to do just three points clear of relegation.

Here are the player ratings from the match with Huddersfield.