Saints started with a strong starting line up and mixed and matched after the hour mark, but held on for the fourth pre season victory in a row.
With local pride at stake the tempo was upped for the visit across the New Forest to take on AF Bournemouth, Ronald Koeman starting with a solid starting XI including the returning Gaston Ramirez who got the first half under his belt before being replaced at half time by Jack Cork.
Although the scoreline suggests a close game settled only by Lloyd Isgrove's diving header from a pinpoint Clyne cross, the reality was that Saints were rarely troubled apart from a deflected shot just before the break and a goal ruled out for offside nar the end.
Again whilst pre season results cannot be used as any great yardstick there were plenty of plus points especially the fine showing from the Saints youngsters again as well as the play of Gaston Ramirez who showed plenty of enthusiasm that suggested that perhaps he feels a change of style in Saints play might suit him .
Ronald Koeman has expressed himself as happy with the result and you can understand why, Saints just need to continue pre season as they have started it and add a few new signings and they will be more than ready for the big kick off in three weeks time