Good evening. Four years ago Southampton were playing in League One but tonight they're back on the continental stage for the first time since 2003 with a Europa League third qualifying match against Dutch side Vitesse at St Mary’s. We have a LIVE commentary of the game with the team news coming right up...
Europa League / Qualification Round 3
St. Mary's Stadium / 30.07.2015
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Updated 30/07/2015 at 20:56 GMT
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FULL-TIME! Southampton make a winning return to Europe with a comfortable 3-0 victory.
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Vitesse
VITESSE SUB: Julian Lelieveld replaces Diks.
91'
Vitesse
Southampton head away a corner delivery. The visitors are looking for an away goal that would give them a little hope for the second leg.
89'
Three added minutes to be played at the end of this match.
87'
The home side are content to keep a hold of the ball. Vitesse chasing shadows at the moment.
85'
Southampton
Well, we didn't see that one coming. The visitors had been putting Southampton under pressure until Baker made that mistake and gave away the ball in a really dangerous area with Long providing the finish to punish him.
84'
Southampton
GOAL - Southampton 3-0 Vitesse! Long extends the Saints' lead with a simple tap in from a Juanmi cross after Vitesse's Baker concedes possession in a dangerous position.
81'
Into the last 10 minutes, can Vitesse grab a goal back?
79'
Vitesse
OVER! Vitesse blow their best chance of the match as Southampton fail to deal with Baker's cross, the ball falls to Rashica who gets underneath the shot and powers it well over the bar from inside the penalty area.
77'
Southampton
The ball just won't stick up top with Pelle being offered little support. Vitesse seeing a lot more of the ball. Still 2-0.
75'
Vitesse
Those travelling Vitesse fans haven't had too much to shout about so far but they're still making plenty of noise.
73'
Southampton
Koeman is now on his feet and looks quite unhappy with his team. Southampton haven't looked good since the boss made a double change on the hour mark.
71'
Vitesse
SAVE! Southampton's new goalkeeper Stekelenburg has had little to do on his competitive debut but he has to be alert to make an astounding stop when Pantic was played through on goal to maintain the scores at 2-0.
70'
69'
Vitesse
Vitesse are growing into the game now, Southampton going through the motions.
68'
Vitesse
VITESSE SUB: Danilo Pantic replaces Kazaishvili, who had the visitor's best chance of the game on three minutes.
66'
Southampton
West Ham may have squandered a two goal lead but that's unlikely to happen at St Mary's. Southampton are in complete control.
65'
Meanwhile, West Ham have thrown away a two goal lead to Astra...
63'
Vitesse
YELLOW CARD! Long makes an instant impact, running at pace at defenders and draws a foul from Kashia who is booked for his efforts.
61'
Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON SUBS: Two changes for the home side with Juanmi and Shane Long entering the fray in the place of Tadic and Davis.