SAINTS are set to visit Oxford United as part of their pre-season schedule after returning from a training camp in Spain.

Russell Martin's side will visit the newly promoted Championship outfit at Kassam Stadium on Wednesday, July 31, with a 7.30pm kick-off.

It will be the fourth pre-season match for Saints, who are building towards their opening game of the Premier League on Saturday, August 17.

Saints begin their pre-season schedule with a visit to National League neighbours Eastleigh on Friday, July 19 (7pm).

They then travel to Spain on July 21 for a week-long camp in which they take on Bordeaux (July 24) and Montpellier (July 27) behind closed doors.

Oxford United celebrate their promotion to the ChampionshipOxford United celebrate their promotion to the Championship (Image: PA)

The match in Oxford will be their return to UK Soil, with the U's set to start their Championship season just over a week later at Norwich City.

A club statement added: "Ticket information for the trip to the Kassam Stadium will follow in due course."

Oxford United won promotion to the Championship via the League One play-offs, in which they beat Bolton Wanderers 2-0 in the Wembley final.

Former Norwich City man Josh Murphy scored both goals but has since joined Championship rivals Portsmouth on a free transfer.

Saints defender Ronnie Edwards was a beaten play-off semi-finalist at Kassam Stadium in May, while playing for former club Peterborough United.