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‘It pushes you’ – Bragg marks return to Saints starting team with crucial goal

Goalscorer Cameron Bragg claimed he was “pushed pretty far” to return to the first team after Southampton's 4-1 win over QPR.

By Declan West · Daily Echo

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 6:40 PM

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Cameron Bragg scored his first Championship goal in Southampton's 4-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers.
Southampton defeated QPR 4-1 with additional goals from Kuryu Matsuki, Keven Schlotterbeck, and Wellington.
Richard Kone scored the lone goal for Queens Park Rangers in the 68th minute.

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Cameron Bragg scored his first Championship goal to help Southampton secure a 4-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers at St Mary's Stadium. The 21-year-old midfielder netted in the 55th minute following an opening goal by Kuryu Matsuki, marking a successful return to action after being sent off against rivals Portsmouth earlier in the month.

Keven Schlotterbeck and stoppage-time substitute Wellington also scored for Southampton, while Richard Kone netted a reply for QPR. Bragg reflected on a turbulent couple of weeks following his red card, crediting the support of fans, teammates, and staff for helping him regain focus and character.

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‘It pushes you’ – Bragg marks return to Saints starting team with crucial goal

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