SAINTS will host Celta Vigo and Borussia Mönchengladbach in friendly matches this summer - with free entry to both games available for 2018/19 season ticket holders.

The visit of the two major European sides will come as Mark Hughes’s team put the finishing touches on their preparations for the new Premier League campaign.

Saints will welcome La Liga outfit Celta Vigo to St Mary’s first, on Wednesday August 1, with kick-off set for 7.45pm.

The visit of Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach will then follow on Saturday, August 4, with kick-off at 3pm.

Saints’ clash with the German top-flight opposition will be played a week before the new Premier League campaign begins at home to Burnley.

Ticket details for both home friendlies will be released in due course.