Kamaldeen Sulemana’s Southampton suffer first defeat in 25 games

Ghanaian winger Kamaldeen Sulemana was a late substitute for Southampton against Bristol City, as they suffered their first defeat (3-1) in 25 games in all competitions.

The 21-year-old started the game on the bench and was brought on in the 74th minute to replace Joe Rothwell.

Bristol City were already leading 2-0 when Kamaldeen Sulemana came on, but he couldn't help his side avoid defeat.

The Black Stars winger returned from injury over the weekend after being sidelined since November.

This season, Kamaldeen has played in just 15 games in the championship and provided three assists.

Southampton lost for the first time since September 23 as Bristol City scored three second-half goals to end the Saints' record-breaking 25-game run in all competitions.

Sam Bell, Rob Dickie, and Harry Cornick got the goals to hand the Saints their first defeat in 23 Championship matches, which saw them slip to third in the table.

They were overtaken by Leeds United, whose 4-0 win at Swansea lifted them to second.

Liam Manning's Bristol City move into the top half for the first time this season, up to 11th, after ending a run of four home games without a win.