Leo Scienza had given them the lead midway through the first half, but it was not enough to prevent Southampton from slumping to a four-game winless run.

Goals from Ryan Alebiosu and Andri Guðjohnsen saw Blackburn turn things around at the end of the second half before substitute Welington saw red.

Here are five of the biggest talking points around the club after Saturday's defeat - the 21st away defeat Saints have suffered in 2025...

Leo Scienza scored his first Saints goal against Blackburn Rovers. (Image: Matt Watson / Southampton FC)

Pressure is mounting on the manager

Will Still was not surprised when he was met with chants of 'sacked in the morning' by Saints fans following the final whistle at Blackburn.

With 12 points from 12 Championship games, many fans are calling for him to lose his job while also questioning the performance of Southampton's players.

The club set promotion as their ambition this season, yet they find themselves closer to the relegation zone than they do the play-off spots.

Saints are already 13 points adrift of the automatic positions....