SAINTS have been given a date and kick-off time for their home Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Stoke City next month.

Saints will host the Potters, currently 20th in the Sky Bet Championship, on Tuesday, October 29, having beaten Everton on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park.

Kick-off at St Mary's will be at 7.45pm with the winner advancing to the quarter-finals of the competition.

Full ticket information will be confirmed on Tuesday, October 1, with season ticket holders eligible to purchase from Wednesday, October 2.

Saints were beaten 1-0 at home against Stoke during last season's Championship campaign, Tyrse Campbell scoring the only goal.

Stoke beat Fleetwood on penalties in round three to advance having drawn 1-1 with the League Two side in regular time.