A frantic finish is brought to an end at the Reebok with both sides deserving of a point on the balance of play.

Another change by Wanderers, with Radhi Jaidi entering the fray in place of Stelios Giannakopoulos.

Kevin Davies continues to threaten for the Trotters and twice forces Antti Niemi into action but cannot beat the Finn.

A last throw of the dice by Sam Allardyce as Ricardo Gardner replaces Vincent Candela.

Good play by El Hadji Diouf on the flank creates an opening for Kevin Davies in the area, but the former Saints hitman completely misses his kick.

Southampton are certainly still in with a shout of nicking a winner themselves as Bolton leave gaping gaps at the back.

Wanderers are beginning to turn the screw once again as Kevin Davies' header forces Antti Niemi into action once again.

A free-kick is rewarded in a dangerous position to Bolton and Jay-Jay Okocha's effort shaves the side-netting.

Another change in personnel as Anders Svensson is replaced by Mikael Nilsson for the visitors.

The Trotters appear to have woken up as Jay-Jay Okocha's angled drive flashes inches wide of the near post.

Sub Kevin Davies is inches away from restoring Bolton's lead, only to see his volley from Jay-Jay Okocha's cross cannon back off the post.

Southampton are a side transformed from the first half and are deservedly level in this game.

Saints deservedly restore parity with Kevin Phillips firing home Rory Delap's lofted ball on the half-volley to beat Jussi Jaaskelainen.

The visitors continue to signs of recovery, with Paul Telfer's cross finding the head of Peter Crouch and forcing Jussi Jaaskelainen to make the save.

Sam Allardyce reacts to the shift in play by replacing Kevin Nolan with Kevin Davies.

Saints have enjoyed good pressure since the break, with the game really opening up.

The first caution of the evening is handed Tal Ben-Haim for a clumsy challenge on Kevin Phillips as frustration creeps into Bolton's play.

Saints appear buoyed after testing Jussi Jaaskelainen and sense they could nick something as Bolton take their foot off the pedal.

A gilt-edged opportunity for Saints on the break as sub Matthew Oakley fires over following a fine double save by Jussi Jaaskelainen.

Credit must be given to the Saints' rearguard who have defended well in the face of intense pressure.

More pressure from the home side as Claus Lundekvam is forced to block Bruno N'Gotty's effort from a Gary Speed corner.

Bolton are quickly back on the attack with El Hadji Diouf shooting over from 6 yards after Antti Niemi did well to parry Gary Speed's header.

The action resumes at the Reebok Stadium with Graeme Le Saux replaced by Matthew Oakley for the visitors.

Bolton take a deserved lead in to the break and should have this game wrapped up already, while it promises to be a long second half for Saints.

Such is the home side's dominance, El Hadji Diouf has already begun showboating.

Harry Redknapp will be desperate to get his troops in at the break with only a one goal deficit.

The Trotters are dominating proceedings as we enter the final 5 minutes of the half.

El Hadji Diouf is the next to try his luck for the home side with an angled left-foot drive forcing Antti Niemi to parry.

Bolton are queueing up to rain efforts goalwards as Claus Lundekvam is called upon to block efforts from Kevin Nolan and Jay-Jay Okocha.

Wanderers' probing is relentless as Southampton struggle to keep hold of the ball and invite wave after wave of pressure.

A win tonight will see Bolton claim fourth place in the Premiership - and that looks in little doubt even at this early stage.

After a bright opening, Saints' confidence has drained completely.

Harry Redknapp's men look visibly rattled since conceding as Wanderers threaten to run riot at the Reebok.

The breakthrough arrives as Stelios Giannakopoulos powers home a header from El Hadji Diouf's cross to reward sustained pressure by the Trotters.

Wanderers have the bit between their teeth as another chance falls to Kevin Nolan, only for his header to flash wide.

The Trotters go back on the offensive and again Nigel Quashie is there to block Fernando Hierro's fierce drive.

A good period of pressure developing for Bolton as Nigel Quashie is forced to clear Kevin Nolan's shot off the line after denying Stelios Giannakopoulos's initial header.

Bolton are playing some good football at times but look set to have a frustrating evening up against Saints' three-man defensive unit.

A first notable opportunity arrives for the Trotters as Bruno N'Gotty heads Gary Speed's header over the bar.

The visitors win a free-kick in a dangerous area on the flank, but Wanderers' rearguard are alert to Graeme Le Saux attempted set-piece.

A bright start by Saints continues with Peter Crouch unfortunate to be penalised after winning a header from Rory Delap's long throw.

Both sides have settled down but have failed to create any notable goalscoring opportunities thus far.

Claus Lundekvam appears to have run off his early knock which prompted Calum Davenport to warm up on the sidelines for Saints.

The game is shaping up to be a hard fought encounter with both sides requiring points for very different reasons.

A break in play in the opening seconds as Claus Lundekvam receives treatment following a body blow.

Southampton are given a double boost with Nigel Quashie and Andreas Jakobsson recovering from knee and hip injuries respectively.

El Hadji Diouf's goalscoring exploits in Bolton's win at Charlton on Saturday has earned him a starting role at the expense of Kevin Davies.

Referee Mark Clattenburg gets the action underway at the Reebok.