SAINTS have been selected for television coverage in their FA Cup fifth round clash next month, which will be free to air in the UK.

The St Mary’s side will play host to the winners of Luton Town versus Grimsby Town, who face a replay to determine who progresses to the round of 16.

The match – which could pit Nathan Jones versus his former side just months after departing Kenilworth Road for Saints – will kick-off at 7:15PM on Wednesday, March 1.

The fixture will be shown live on ITV4, with Manchester United versus West Ham shown on ITV1 later that evening.

Saints beat Championship strugglers Blackpool 2-1 in the fourth round to book their progression, which will now see them earn an additional £125,000 as well as typical round prize money.

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