SAINTS’ play-off dream is in danger of being derailed as the club embark on a gruelling period that could see them face seven consecutive midweek matches.

The fixture list chaos begins this weekend when, after visiting Millwall, Saints may have to endure nearly two months of playing without a break between Saturdays. They are already guaranteed to play a minimum of five midweek games in that period.

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But, with a rearranged date for the visit of Swindon still to be set and the potential of an FA Cup replay with Ipswich, it could become a horrific set of fixtures.

The congestion has arisen largely because of their FA Cup run, which has necessitated new dates for the Brentford and Swindon league games.

Their path to the southern area final of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy has also meant a further two midweek clashes appearing on the schedule, against MK Dons, and the postponement of Saturday’s match against Huddersfield further exacerbated the situation.

Football League rules state that any postponed fixtures must be played at the “earliest reasonable opportunity”.

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