Sunderland star's Instagram apology to fans after Southampton mistake

Jobe Bellingham has apologised to Sunderland fans after the 4-2 loss against Southampton at St Mary's on Saturday in the Championship.

The Black Cats fell two goals down in the first half after Stuart Armstrong’s opener - with Jobe at fault for the opener - and an Adam Armstrong penalty. Sunderland managed to draw level after the interval, though, after goals from Romaine Mundle and Jobe over a nine-minute spell.

Yet Southampton took the points after substitute Joe Rothwell scored twice from close range to hand Russell Martin's promotion-chasers the win. However, following the game, Southampton took to social media to celebrate.

On Sunday evening, Jobe took to social media to apologise to fans for his mistake during the game. He said: "Apologies to my fans and teammates. I will learn. Onto Saturday to put it right."

Jobe joined Sunderland from Birmingham City last summer and has scored six goals in 36 Championship appearances so far this campaign.

Sunderland's loss to Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium in the Championship on Saturday marked the Wearsiders' sixth loss on the spin for the first time since March 2006. The Wearsiders are now 12th in the league - nine points from the drop zone and 11 from the play-off spots

The Black Cats - who are now under the stewardship of interim head coach Mike Dodds until the end of the season - are next in action against QPR in the Championship at the Stadium of Light next Saturday with Jobe & Co looking to end Sunderland's winless run.