Che Adams double sees Southampton scrape past Lincoln

Top scorer Adams struck either side of half-time to spare Saints blushes after the Imps threatened an upset following Gavin Bazunu’s early own goal.

TOP SCORER: Che Adams, centre, scores Southampton’s second goal (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Southampton 2 Lincoln City 1

Che Adams scored twice as Southampton marked Nathan Jones’ first home match as manager by scraping into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with an unconvincing 2-1 win over Lincoln.