ST Mary’s has been chosen to host three UEFA Women’s Euro 2021 matches – including England’s final Group A tie.

The game comes on the back of the Lionesses playing Wales in a World Cup qualifier at Saints’ ground back in April 2018.

As the host nation, Phil Neville’s England side will automatically qualify for next year’s tournament.

Their quest for glory will start at Manchester United’s Old Trafford before a trip south to play in Brighton’s Amex Stadium.

This leaves St Mary’s as their final destination before the knockout stages of the European competition.

In total, St Mary’s will be hosting three Group A fixtures, although just one of those will be the Lionesses.

England last hosted the tournament back in 2005, with all of the games taking place in the north-west of the country.

There are nine other venues for Euro 2021, including Wembley Stadium, Bramall Lane and Stadium MK.

Toby Steele, Saints’ managing director, said: “Next summer is set to be another showpiece of women’s football at the highest level, and we are incredibly proud that St Mary’s Stadium will be playing its part as a host venue in UEFA Women’s EURO 2021. 

“With the competition set to be the largest ever women’s EURO to date, we can’t wait to welcome fans from across Europe to our stadium throughout the tournament.” 

Neville, England Women’s head coach added: "It doesn’t get much bigger than managing your country at a home EURO, and it is set to be a special summer as we prepare to host this wonderful competition. 

“Old Trafford has a special place in my heart, and is also one of the country’s most iconic football grounds, so I’m looking forward to kicking off our WEURO2021 campaign in Manchester.

“I can’t wait to then take our Lionesses to Southampton and Brighton, as the tournament offers fans across the country the chance to watch the elite women’s game on home turf next summer.”