Mark Hughes has been sacked as Southampton manager.

The club have confirmed the decision following a poor start to the Premier League season.

Hughes secured a new three-year contract in the summer, but one win from 14 league games this season has caused Southampton to make a change.

"Southampton Football Club can today confirm it has parted company with first team manager Mark Hughes," confirmed a club statement.

"Assistant first team manager Mark Bowen and assistant first team coach Eddie Niedzwiecki have also left the club.

"We would like to express our thanks to Mark and his staff for all of their efforts during their time at St Mary's.

"The search for a new manager to take the club forward is already under way.

"First team assistant coach Kelvin Davis will lead the team for Wednesday's Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley."