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Cardiff City 0-4 Southampton: Bluebirds fans return after 17 months away

Cardiff City played in front of their home fans for the first time since February 2020 as they lost 4-0 to Southampton in a pre-season friendly.

Southampton dominated and led through Theo Walcott's low first-half strike, before Moussa Djenepo curled in an excellent second after the break.

Fellow substitute Che Adams produced two fine finishes to round things off.

Cardiff were well off the pace but were able to take another look at Marley Watkins, the unattached Wales international winger who started again during his trial period with the club.

The Bluebirds also had the chance to give new signings Ryan Giles and Mark McGuinness their first appearances in front of the Cardiff supporters, who were audibly delighted to be back after 17 months away.