Southampton fan Rishi Sunak watched his staff get relegated from the Premier League after a loss to Fulham sealed their destiny.

The prime minister was within the stands on Saturday at St Mary's Stadium as he watched the Saints undergo a devastating blow, confirming their place within the Championship subsequent season after 11 years within the high division.

Southampton misplaced 2-0 at residence to the Cottagers, who've had a formidable season in contrast.

Mr Sunak ditched his standard formal apparel for a extra informal hoodie and denims, however Fulham followers nonetheless noticed him and chanted: "Rishi, Rishi, what's the score?"

Meanwhile, Fulham themselves confirmed no sympathy in direction of the prime minister because the membership tweeted: "Sorry, the only Prime Minister we recognise is Hugh Grant."

Mr Sunak, born and raised within the port metropolis, has beforehand proven his assist for the Saints and as soon as mentioned if he was not a politician, he would have preferred to run the membership.

When he was 18, he mentioned he obtained a card signed by the Southampton staff, which turned "one of his most prized possessions", in keeping with a biography of the UK chief.

Meanwhile, his dad, Yashvir Sunak, reportedly owned a season ticket for the Saints.

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In 2020, Rishi Sunak, who represents the Yorkshire seat of Richmond as an MP, proudly tweeted a screenshot of Southampton briefly on the high of the Premier League desk, saying it had "taken 32 years but [was] worth the wait" and hoped "it lasts".

Southampton now solely have pleasure to play for of their last two fixtures this season towards Brighton and Liverpool.