Leicester vs Southampton FA Cup semi final to be test event

It has been announced that Leicester City vs Southampton on 18^th April will be the FA Cup semi designated as a test event.

The match will see 4,000 people in attendance however only local residents will be allowed to attend the game meaning both clubs will not be permitted their own supporters.

The match is being run as a test event for the return of crowds once coronavirus lockdown restrictions are eased.

Fans have been prevented from attending sports venues across England since the scrapping of the tier system in December with the current date of fans returning set at no earlier than 17^th May.