Remi Allen has left her role as Southampton manager by mutual agreement.

The 34-year-old departs with the Saints sitting eighth in the Women’s Championship table following a run of seven league games without a win.

Allen was appointed in the summer after guiding London City Lionesses to safety in her first managerial role the previous campaign.

Former Saints manager Marieanne Spacey-Cale, who had moved into a director of women’s football role, will take temporary charge until the end of this season.

Southampton said the interim period will “allow the club the time to properly identify a suitable replacement”.

“We would like to thank Remi for her efforts during her time at the club,” Southampton said in a statement on the club website, external.