Southampton could only manage a draw against ten-man league leaders Coventry City at St Mary's. A powerful first-half header by Ephron Mason-Clark placed Frank Lampard's side in the lead.

Ferry passengers faced queuing traffic towards the Port of Dover and some Cross Country trains between Manchester and Bournemouth were cancelled.

Some 803 people made the dangerous journey in 13 dinghies from northern France, starting overnight on Friday and into Saturday.

The winter solstice, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year, happens just after 3pm on Sunday.

Some 803 people made the dangerous journey in 13 dinghies from northern France, starting overnight on Friday and into Saturday.