Southampton boss Russell Martin has issued an apology to supporters who travelled to Leicester after their humiliating 5-0 defeat on Tuesday.
The Saints were outclassed and are now six points adrift of the automatic promotion places with two games left and a far inferior goal difference.
"I want to apologise to the fans," Martin told BBC Radio Solent.
"We’re going to need them in the next few games to pick the lads up."
After defeat at Cardiff on Saturday and Tuesday's thrashing at the King Power Stadium, Martin's side look destined for the play-offs with a 19-goal difference between them and second-placed Leeds United.