With five games to go until the final international break of the season, this month provides a window of opportunity for Saints to strengthen their position.

April will start with potential promotion deciders against Ipswich, Wrexham and Derby. Tonda Eckert's charges must put points on the board before then.

We've taken a look at Southampton's next five games to determine just how tough a challenge it will be...

Saints are spreading goals around the team as they gun for a spot in the play-offs. (Image: Cody Froggatt/PA)

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Fulham (A) - FA Cup

Date: Sunday, March 8.

League position: 9th (Premier League).

Saints have been handed a good test in the FA Cup with a fifth-round tie at Premier League side Fulham, who find themselves in good form.

Marco Silva's lads have won their last three games, including a 2-1 win over struggling Spurs on Sunday, but do face West Ham this midweek.

For Saints, this is somewhat of a free hit. Earning a...