Southampton manager Russell Martin says his team have a chance to "create a moment for people to remember for a long time", as he gears up for a tilt at the Championship play-offs. The Saints lost 5-0 away to league leaders Leicester on Tuesday, effectively confirming they would not reach the Premier League through the automatic promotion spots.

S outhampton manager Russell Martin fears three consecutive defeats will cause negativity to seep into supporters ahead of the play-offs as his side lost 1-0 to Stoke. Saints have been beaten by Cardiff, Leicester and Stoke in eight days, having hoped to mount an automatic promotion charge, and must now rely on the Championship play-offs.

Southampton have been forced to make do with a play-off spot this season Russell Martin has outlined his concern about the potential impact of negative perceptions as his Southampton side prepare for the Championship play-offs.

Goals from Famara Diedhiou and Cian Ashford secured a 2-1 comeback win for the Bluebirds after Joe Aribo had fired Saints ahead.