WREXHAM, April 8 -- Southampton demolished Wrexham 5-1 to take control of the battle for a Championship play-off place next week. 

Kuryu Matsuki, Flynn Downes, Cyle Larin, Ross Stewart and Finn Azaz struck for the Saints, who are now 16 games unbeaten in all competitions.

That run includes Saturday's shock victory over Premier League leaders Arsenal to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.

Automatic promotion still appears out of the Saints' reach after their terrible start to the campaign under Will Still.

But they have been transformed since Tonda Eckert took charge and look like the team to beat should they seal a place in the play-offs.

Southampton move two points ahead of Wrexham and have a game in hand on their rivals for a place ...