SOUTHAMPTON's visit to Ipswich Town on Easter Monday has been given a new kick-off time of 5:30pm.

The Championship fixture between two automatic promotion rivals has been selected for TV Broadcast by Sky Sports.

Despite the new kick-off time, the match remains on its originally scheduled date of Monday, April 1.

Saints have released a statement saying: "Ticket information for the trip to Portman Road will follow in due course."

Ipswich currently sit third in the league table, one place ahead of Saints with a five-point advantage ahead of the final 12 matches. 

Leeds United are ahead of the Tractor Boys on goal difference, while Leicester City are romping at the top of the league 11 points clear of Russell Martin's side.

Ipswich defeated Saints 1-0 at St Mary's earlier in the season thanks to a goal from Omari Hutchinson. 

Martin must take his men to each of the top three before the season is finished, with the trip to Elland Road coming on the final day of the campaign.