Southampton came away from their first pre-season friendly with a victory over National League side Eastleigh but it was far from convincing.
This time last year Saints thrashed the Spitfires 7-1 but on this occasion they had to come from behind, eventually winning 2-1 in sweltering conditions.
Will Still fielded two different XIs in his first game as boss, one for each half with the side after the break offering much more reason for optimism.
Eastleigh took a surprise lead inside two minutes, Kieron Evans firing into the roof of the net from close range.