The Saints extended their unbeaten run to 10 games with a 1-0 home win over Bristol City on Wednesday night.
Southampton started brightly with Kamaldeen Sulemana and Stuart Armstrong both going close, but the Robins grew into the game, and Tommy Conway missed a golden opportunity to put the visitors ahead before half time.
The hosts took the lead just after the break when Adam Armstrong pulled the ball back to Kyle Walker-Peters, who unleashed a stunning 18-yard strike into the top corner.
Max O’Leary denied Armstrong and Carlos Alcaraz fired wide as the Saints searched for a second, but despite failing to extend their advantage, they held on for all three points.
Russell Martin’s side currently sit fourth in the table, eight points behind second-placed Ipswich Town and nine points behind leaders Leicester City.
Cardiff will be looking to return to winning ways after they suffered a 1-0 defeat to fellow play-off contenders West Bromwich Albion at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday night.
The Baggies almost took the lead in the first half when Jeremy Sarmiento hit the post, but the midfielder did eventually put his side ahead just after the break with a delightful strike.
The Bluebirds struggled to create chances during the game, and long-range efforts from Rubin Colwill, Josh Bowler and Manolis Siopis were the closest they came to an equaliser.
Erol Bulut’s men are ninth in the table, three points from the play-off places.
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