SAINTS are set to host Women's Super League giants Arsenal in a pre-season friendly at St Mary's later this month.

The Gunners will return to the scene of a historic Continental Cup clash between the two sides for a match on Saturday, August 31 (1:30pm).

Supporters will get a chance to view Remi Allen's team in action ahead of their Championship campaign with tickets starting at £3 for adults and £1 for kids.

The final game of pre-season will give Allen’s side the perfect opportunity to test themselves again against elite opposition.

St Mary’s saw a record-breaking crowd for a women’s match against Arsenal last season and the club hopes to draw in the crowds once again.

Marieanne Spacey-Cale, the club's director of women’s football, said: “We’re delighted to be hosting Arsenal once again.

"Last season we saw a brilliant atmosphere at St Mary’s, and we really hope the fans will come out in their thousands to support the side once again.

"It’ll be a great opportunity for fans to see Remi Allen and her squad in action on home soil ahead of the new season starting.”

Women's season ticket holders have a priority window to purchase their tickets first. These tickets will go on sale at 9.30am on Tuesday, August 13.

This price will rise to £5 for Adults from Wednesday, August 14, at 9.30am. Tickets will then go on sale to men’s season ticket holders and Saints members. Tickets will go on general sale from Friday, August 16.