SAINTS’ under-18s have learned the date of their FA Youth cup fourth round clash with Aston Villa.

The St Mary’s side are set to travel to face the Villains on Tuesday, January 17 (2pm).

Saints set up the tie against Villa, having sealed a 3-2 extra-time victory over Coventry in the previous round.

Villa hammered Brentford’s under-18s 5-0 in round three earlier this month, with striker Rory Wilson netting a hat-trick.

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