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Adam Lallana had stunned the home fans by putting Southampton ahead at The Hawthorns with just 13 minutes of the Coca-Cola Championship match to go - and temporarily taking the relegation-threatened Saints out of the bottom three,

But fellow substitute Brunt drilled a low shot under the body of goalkeeper Richard Wright six minutes later to spark off scenes of wild celebration amongst the Baggies fans.

It meant Tony Mowbray's side moved ahead of previous leaders Stoke on goal difference with just one game remaining.

The Baggies would have to lose at QPR while Hull, the only side who can deny them promotion, would have to win at Ipswich and manufacture a 12-goal swing.

Therefore it is understandable to see why Albion's fans believe they are already promoted after invading the pitch at the final whistle.

Mowbray's side have gained their reward for sticking to their manager's principles of playing open and free-flowing football in a season which has produced more than 100 goals in all competitions.

Ironically, this was one of their least convincing performances - but no-one can deny them their reward from a campaign rich in entertainment.

Southampton remain 22nd because of an inferior goal difference to Leicester and will have to hope their result against Sheffield United is better than the Foxes' one at Stoke if they are to survive.