Armando Broja scored the only goal as Southampton claimed their first win of the Premier League season against an injury-hit and off-colour Leeds in a largely uninspiring game at St Mary's.

The Slough-born Albanian international striker, on loan from Chelsea, fired his first English top-flight goal high into the net after he was set up by Nathan Redmond at the end of a swift counter-attack in the second-half.

The Saints had been the better side and looked far more likely to break the deadlock throughout, but also suffered from a familiar lack of cutting edge in front of goal.

Prior to the goal, their best chances came from corners, with Broja glancing one header wide and flicking on a second that Mohamed Elyounoussi was inches from converting at the back post.

Leeds, who were missing a number of senior players, including Patrick Bamford, Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha, only had two shots.

Jack Harrison's drive - deflected over by Mohammed Salisu - was the closest they came but Daniel James also put a good chance past the post after he had nipped in to claim the ball off Salisu in the box.

The win takes Southampton to seven points and 15th place, a point and two league positions better off than Leeds.

Afterwards, Broja said: "It was amazing to get my first start in the Premier League, I've been dreaming of this moment since I was three years old.

"Scoring on my first start is a dream come true, I couldn't ask for anything better. The guys put in a great shift. it was an amazing moment.

"This is the favourite moment of my career so far, hopefully there are many moments and goals more to come.

"It was a great run from Nathan Redmond, he said before the game the goals will come, just to keep making runs. He put the ball on a plate for me and I was able to finish."

On Saints finally earning a league win, he adds: "It's so important, we've been searching for this first win and it is amazing to get it here at home in front of the fans.

"Hopefully we can push on and the wins will keep coming."