Southampton hosted Ipswich in a relegation six-pointer, with both teams searching for their first win of the season.
Russell Martin made four changes from last weekend as Charlie Taylor, Ryan Fraser, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Adam Lallana were all brought into the starting XI.
The Saints started the game in perfect fashion when Adam Lallana played a magical pass to teenager Tyler Dibling, who span his marker and slotted it low past Arijanet Muric.
Southampton controlled the majority of the game as Cameron Archer and Ben Brereton Diaz were both given good chances to put the game out of reach.
Just minutes before the final whistle, an unmarked Sam Morsy struck a perfect volley past Aaron Ramsdale to equalise for the Tractor Boys, leaving Martin's men with only a point to show for their dominating display.
Southampton Player Ratings
Aaron Ramsdale - 9 (MOTM)
Ramsdale had a fairly busy afternoon, facing six shots on target from Ipswich. However, when he was called upon, he looked rock solid. Diving saves from Omari Hutchinson's curler and Dara O'Shea's header proved the quality that Ramsdale possesses. The keeper was minutes away from his first clean sheet between the Southampton sticks until Morsy's unsaveable strike flew past him.
Charlie Taylor - 7
Charlie Taylor looked very comfortable on his first Premier League start for the Saints. He had a tough task trying to keep Ipswich winger Omari Hutchinson quiet, but he did that brilliantly. Taylor provided the defensive security to allow Yukinari Sugawara to venture forward, something Kyle Walker-Peters may not have been able to offer. A very solid game from the full-back.
Jan Bednarek - 7
Jan Bednarek had a good game again this week, completing the most passes out of anyone. Just like Taylor, Bednarek looked solid in nulifying the Ipswich attack. The Polish international continued his trend of starting every league game this season as he seems to be one of the first names on Martin's teamsheet.
Fresh off captaining the side and scoring midweek against Everton, Harwood-Bellis looked to take his good form into this game. However, he wasn't involved as much as he would've liked. The England under-21 international was an integral part of the Saints' promotion side last season, but a slow start to the campaign has seen him lose his place to club captain Jack Stephens. It was a quiet afternoon for the young defender who has a lot to prove to manager Russell Martin.
Yukinari Sugawara - 7
Attacking full-back Yukinari Sugawara showed his class again today. His partnership with Tyler Dibling down the right flank is the most dangerous part of Southampton's game at the moment and that was proved again. However, Sugawara seemed to take up an inverted role at times, often finding himself in the six position, with Tyler Dibling dropping into the right-back role. Although, it was an expected performance from the Japenese international.
Adam Lallana - 8
Adam Lallana is a crucial part of this Southampton side at the moment. The assurance he has with the ball at his feet allows him dictate the play for Saints, and he was brilliant again today. His assist for Tyler Dibling's goal was world class. However, it is a shame that age isn't on his side as he was replaced just before the hour mark by Lesley Ugochukwu.
Flynn Downes - 8
Flynn Downes took the armband for Southampton today due to Jack Stephens' three match ban for his red card against Manchester United, and he certainly filled his boots brilliantly. Downes seemed to be everywhere for Saints this afternoon, providing security defensively and then chipping in when pressing and attacking. He makes that £20 million price tag seem like a bargain every time he puts the red and white stripes on.
Ryan Fraser - 5
It was probably a surprise to most Saints fans after seeing Fraser's name on the team sheet today, seeing an out of form Ben Brereton Diaz dropping to the bench. However, Fraser didn't do himself any favours in keeping his name in the starting line-up. He went missing a lot and when he did get the ball, most of his passes ended up going backwards. Not a great display from 'wee man'.
Mateus Fernandes - 8
Mateus Fernandes is such a young, exciting talent. Like Flynn Downes, he seems to be everywhere on the pitch. Everytime he picks up the ball, you know something will happen for Southampton. He created the most chances and made the most dribbles in the match this afternoon. Truly, a top quality performance from a top quality talent.
Tyler Dibling - 8
The amount of talent young Tyler Dibling has is simply incredible. He is Southampton's most threatening player and, like Fernandes, every fan rises to their feet whenever the 18-year-old picks up the ball. Dibling finally opened his Premier League account in the fifth minute when he span past Jacob Greaves and slotted it past Muric. However, Dibling seemed to go missing as the game grew. Nonetheless, another incredible display from a young man who is destined to reach the very top.
Cameron Archer - 6
Maybe on a different day, Southampton would've had four goals and Cameron Archer would be on a 10 rating. The young striker missed a hattrick of chances to put the game to bed, eventually costing Southampton two massive points. However, Archer was energetic and explosive today. It takes a good striker to get goal scoring chances and an even better one to finish his chances, something Archer is on the verge of becoming.
Substitutes -
Lesley Ugochukwu - 6
Ugochukwu was solid when he entered the field. He didn't see much of the ball which is why he has been given a six.
Ben Brereton Diaz - 6
Brereton Diaz also looked decent when he came on for Ryan Fraser. He saw the ball a few times a crafted a couple good move, but missed a good chance to finish the game off.
Ross Stewart - 6
Ross Stewart offered a different profile to Archer when he came on. Martin swapped a channel-running striker for a target man, which didn't really work for the type of game it was this afternoon. He had one good opportunity, but nothing more to note other than that.
Adam Armstrong - N/A
Adam Armstrong replaced Tyler Dibling with 10 minutes to go and only ended up touching the ball twice, hence why he cannot be given a rating.
Joe Aribo - 4
Joe Aribo took the term 'impact sub' the wrong way when he entered the fray in the 90th minute. The Nigerian international almost gave away a penalty and deflected Sam Morsy's strike into the back of the net.
