The results didnt go Saints way on this midweek night.
Of course we always knew it wasnt going to be easy and that Peterborough and Huddersfield would not give up without a fight, but both teams posted warnings to Saints that the battle for second spot is far from over.
Huddersfield was the most frustrating result for Saints fans as a goal by Clarke 2 minutes into injury time gave them all three points at Brentford, so close to dropping two points but that is now immaterial.
But at Hillsborough it was peterborough who gave the biggest statement of intent romping home 4-1.
This leaves huddersfield in second with 66 points, five ahead of Saints but having played three games more, but Posh sit one point behind on 65, four ahead of Saints having played two games more.
In truth neither gap is insurmountable and you would still put your money on Saints to win those games in hand and leap above them, but the fact is they clearly arent going to give up without a fight and peterborough especially look to be hitting form at the right moment in time.