Saints fans are being offered free bus travel across the city on Sunday - provided they wear the club's colours.

First Southampton is getting behind Saints' EFL Cup Wembley showdown with Manchester United this Sunday by offering any fan wearing a Saints shirt free travel across its network.

Saints are vying to win their first major piece of silverware since 1976, when they won the FA Cup.

Marc Reddy, managing director of First Southampton, said: "The whole city is so proud of the football team for reaching the EFL Cup final - it’s one of the biggest achievements in their recent history.

"We know that before, during and after the game, the city is going to be buzzing with Saints fans.

"By offering free travel around the city, it’ll give everyone a chance to enjoy the match and not have to worry about parking or having a drink.”

Those who can't make it to Wembley are now being encouraged to come out "in force" to support the team.

Chrissie Bainbridge, First Southampton's business performance director, said: "Despite the boys being away in London for the final, we hope that our offer will encourage supporters to come out in force and create an atmosphere like it’s a home game.

"This has the potential to be one of the best days in Southampton’s footballing history and we want fans to support the fans to celebrate responsibly. Come Sunday, the mood in Southampton is going to be amazing and we can’t wait to be a part of that."