OXFORD United have announced the final fixture as part of their pre-season schedule.

The U’s will welcome Premier League side Southampton to the Kassam Stadium on July 31, with kick-off at 7.30pm.

The Saints were promoted back to the top flight at the first time of asking, beating Leeds United 1-0 in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final.

Managed by Russell Martin, the Saints squad includes the likes of Poland centre back Jan Bednarek, who played for his country in three games at Euro 2024 this summer, plus Adam Lallana, who returned to his former club last month.

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United’s pre-season fixtures on home soil begin on July 19, when they will take on Oxford City at Court Place Farm in a 7.30pm kick-off.

The following day, the U’s visit Solihull Moors, with a 1pm kick-off at Damson Park. A behind closed doors friendly with League One side Exeter City is scheduled for July 24, before a trip to Mansfield Town on July 27.

United then host the Saints, and will round off their pre-season schedule with a home fixture against Italian side Palermo on August 3.

The U’s kick-start their Championship campaign at home to Norwich City the following weekend on August 10.