Arsenal suffered a shock defeat to Championship side Southampton and were dumped out of the FA Cup at the quarter-final stage as their pursuit of silverware in 2026 took another hit at St. Mary’s.
From the start, Southampton looked determined to make things difficult for the Gunners and saw some early joy on the break as Mikel Arteta’s men struggled for rhythm in a stuttering first half.
The Saints, who sit seventh in the Championship and are pushing for Premier League promotion, took the lead through Ross Stewart after a mistake from Ben White. Leo Scienza drove the hosts up the pitch and crossed from the right with White leaping but missing the ball in his attempted clearance. Stewart chested it down and rolled in past Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Arteta responded by making changes in the second half and Viktor Gyokeres provided a lifeline by getting on the end of a Kai Havertz cutback. But, it was the Saints who ended stronger as Tom Fellows carried them up the right wing before slipping a pass into the box for substitute Shea Charles.
Charles maintained his composure and slotted past Kepa to send Southampton into the final four of the FA Cup.
Relive the FA Cup quarter-final action with our live blog below:
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- Southampton defeated Arsenal 2-1 in the FA Cup quarter-final
- Saints unbeaten in last 15 matches and defeated a second Premier League opponent to reach semi-finals
- Gunners suffered back to back defeats for first time this season and exit second cup competition in as many games
- Mikel Arteta rues ‘defending errors’ as Arsenal dumped out of FA Cup in shock loss to Southampton
Mikel Arteta rues ‘defending errors’ as Arsenal dumped out of FA Cup in shock loss to Southampton
22:44 , Mike JonesMikel Arteta rued Arsenal’s ‘defending errors’ as his team suffered consecutive defeats for the first time this season and were dumped out of the FA Cup thanks to a 2-1 loss at Southampton.
Super sub Shea Charles fired the Saints to Wembley as Tonda Eckert’s Championship side stunned the Premier League leaders Arsenal in a famous FA Cup quarter-final victory.
Arteta rues ‘defending errors’ as Arsenal’s loss to Saints dumps them out of FA Cup
Tonda Eckert reacts to Southampton win
22:35 , Mike JonesThe Saints boss told BBC Sport: "We put on a good shift today. It was a challenge, we knew it was going to be a tough game. The second half always has the chance to shift and we reacted quite well.
"You like to have spells on the ball, we knew there would be situations where we need to move more than we usually do and complement to the boys.
"You always need to find a balance, it's not going direct for the sake of going direct. You need spells with shorter solutions and we had a good mix today."
Back-to-back defeats
22:30 , Mike JonesArsenal have lost back-to-back games in all competitions for the first time this season, while it’s the first time they’ve been knocked out of the FA Cup by a team from a lower division since 2021-22, losing to Nottingham Forest in the third round.
More reaction from Ross Stewart
22:25 , Mike JonesThe striker told TNT Sports: “Incredible, we spoke about it before the game and what it would mean to the club to beat arguably the best teams in Europe at the minute.
“It’s an incredible feeling and what a night. We’ll enjoy this.
“I think credit goes to the manager. Tactically he’s been incredible since he came in. Tonight he set us up unbelievably, I thought we looked a threat on the counter and played some really good stuff.
“We just had to bide out time and Shea Charles just popped up with another late winner as well.”
Ross Stewart reacts to Southampton win
22:21 , Mike JonesThe Saints striker told BBC Sport: "Incredible night, the celebrations are mad. An unbelievable night for the club. We knew we could hurt them. We were a threat on the counter.
"We will enjoy tonight. Tomorrow we'll be back to business. It's not every day you reach an FA Cup semi-final. We have a lot of tough league fixtures between now and then."
The Saints go marching on
22:17 , Mike JonesThe celebrations continue inside St. Mary’s and the home fans are enjoying themselves.
They aren’t going anywhere and are dancing in the stands.
'Arsenal were poor'
22:13 , Mike JonesTheo Walcott criticised Arsenal’s performance saying: “It was incredible what happened tonight.
“They thoroughly deserved to get the result. No words, they were the better team tonight and Arsenal were poor.”
'Southampton deserve their trip to Wembley'
22:09 , Mike JonesAlan Shearer agreed with Richards and added: “Southampton deserve their trip to Wembley.
“They were absolutely magnificent and the job that Tonda Eckert has done, what a night for them.
“They still had the belief that they could go on and win this game and they did. This is not a fluke. Thoroughly deserved.
“What a job that Eckert has done, the belief that he has given this football club from where they were to where they are now.
“Another trip to Wembley for them.”
'It wasn't a fluky win'
22:05 , Mike JonesMicah Richards has reacted to the victory over on BBC One saying:
“The tactics Southampton used, going direct, they used the energy from the crowd and they deserved it.
“It wasn't one of those fluky wins. They were quality and got the job done.”
Southampton beat Arsenal in FA Cup
22:01 , Mike Jones
Full-time! Southampton 2-1 Arsenal
21:57 , Mike Jones90+6 mins: The Arsenal fans had already started to depart before the final whistle went.
The referee ends the game and St. Mary’s erupts with cheers and joy.
The Championship side have beaten the Premier League leaders.
Southampton’s brilliant FA Cup run goes on. They’re into the semi-finals and are heading to Wembley!
Southampton 2-1 Arsenal
21:53 , Mike Jones90+3 mins: Calafiori snatches at a shot from outside the box but lofts it too high and too wide.
At the other end of the pitch Fellows drives Southampton forward again and blasts a shot at goal only for Kepa to push it out for a corner.
Southampton 2-1 Arsenal
21:50 , Mike Jones90 mins: Six minutes of added time to play.
That’s a lot.
Arsenal will need all of them.
Southampton 2-1 Arsenal
21:46 , Mike Jones88 mins: Time is running out for Arsenal as they need to come back into this match for a second time.
It’s all hands on deck for Southampton now. They need to keep their composure and close out this game now.
GOAL! Southampton 2-1 Arsenal (Shea Charles, 85')
21:44 , Mike JonesHuge!
Arsenal looked rocked as they’ve been hit on the counter-attack.
Tom Fellows drives Southampton up the pitch and brings the ball inside from the right.
He slips the ball through to substitute Shea Charles who takes a touch then rolls it into the bottom corner leaving Kepa Arrizabalaga to look on in bewilderment.
Southampton 1-1 Arsenal
21:42 , Mike Jones85 mins: Close! A short corner is worked to Madueke who slips a pass into Martinelli.
He shoots on the turn but pulls his effort wide of the target!
A well worked set piece just let down by the final shot.
Southampton 1-1 Arsenal
21:41 , Mike Jones82 mins: Dowman attacks down the right side and plays a one-two to set up a blistering strike from the edge of the box.
It’s a great effort and Peretz leaps across to the right to push the ball wide of the far post!
What a save!
Southampton 1-1 Arsenal
21:38 , Mike Jones79 mins: Martin Zubimendi is on to try and control the middle of the pitch for Arsenal as they look to clinch a winner here.
Southampton look a bit tired and a bit fatigued but they’re still getting up the pitch when the opportunity arises.
This game isn’t done yet.
Southampton 1-1 Arsenal
21:32 , Mike Jones73 mins: Oh hello! Tom Fellows skips by Calafiori and hangs a cross into the Arsenal box.
It comes over to the back post where White turns it out for a corner.
Bree takes the set piece but Kepa deals with the initial ball before Madueke completes the clearance.
Southampton 1-1 Arsenal
21:29 , Mike Jones70 mins: There’s a potential issue for Arsenal as Gabriel stays down rubbing his knee.
He limps off the pitch and is replaced with William Saliba for the last 20 minutes or so.
GOAL! Southampton 1-1 Arsenal (Viktor Gyokeres, 68')
21:26 , Mike JonesArsenal think they have the equaliser!
Gabriel strides forward with the ball and slips a pass through to Kai Havertz who breaks through the lines and collects the ball.
He pulls it back to Gyokeres who turns it home!
There’s a momentary thought about offside but everything is fine.
Arsenal are back in this!
Southampton 1-0 Arsenal
21:24 , Mike Jones66 mins: Arsenal look a little shellshocked. They are lacking creativity and ruthlessness in the top third of the pitch.
A mistke from Taylor Harwood-Bellis gives the ball to Dowman who drives forward before overshooting a pass to Gyokeres.
Southampton 1-0 Arsenal
21:23 , Mike Jones63 mins: Noni Madueke is on as well and so is Viktor Gyokeres showing how Mikel Arteta needs this match to go.
Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard are the men to make way.
Madueke’s first involvement is to storm into the box but he goes down and loses control of the ball.
Southampton 1-0 Arsenal
21:19 , Mike Jones60 mins: An hour played and Arteta makes a change. On comes Riccardo Calafiori as Myles Lewis-Skelly is replaced.
Chance!
Just minutes after that substitution, Scienza comes bombing down the left wing before cutting inside and curling a shot at goal.
Kepa is beaten but the crossbar is not!
Southampton 1-0 Arsenal
21:16 , Mike Jones57 mins: Good defending from Mosquera who gets to a corner ball ahead of Stewart and nods it behind for a repeat set piece.
Manning takes the second corner and it’s Gabriel this time who leaps and wins the aerial ball.
Arsenal clear their lines.
Southampton 1-0 Arsenal
21:14 , Mike Jones54 mins: Scienza is giving White so much trouble over on Arsenal’s right side.
Mikel Arteta will be considering changing things up. The FA Cup is a great chance for the Gunners to win silverware this year but as things tands they’re heading out.
Southampton aren’t sitting back either. They want more goals.
Southampton 1-0 Arsenal
21:08 , Mike Jones51 mins: Gabriel Martinelli looks to take the free kick but leaves it for Odegaard.
The Arsenal captain flicks a cross into the middle where Gabriel Jesus meets it with a diving header and loops the ball into the air for Peretz to gather safely.
Southampton 1-0 Arsenal
21:07 , Mike Jones48 mins: Ben White tugs down Scienza and gives away a free kick to Southampton.
He’s lucky not to be shown a yellow as that would have resulted in him missing the semi-final should Arsenal get there.
Saints send the free kick over to the left wing but can’t do much with it and eventually lose possession.
Second half! Southampton 1-0 Arsenal
21:03 , Mike JonesSouthampton get the ball rolling once again at St. Mary’s.
Arsenal trail but can they get themselves back into this match?
HT Southampton 1-0 Arsenal
20:57 , Mike JonesIt’s been a pretty one-sided affair with Arsenal having 67% possession and taking 12 shots with four on target.
In comparison, Southampton have been more clinical with two of their three efforts hitting the target and, crucially, one of them resulting in a goal.
Can Southampton hold on to their lead in the second half?
HT Southampton 1-0 Arsenal
20:52 , Mike JonesRoss Stewart gives Southampton the lead against Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Half-time! Southampton 1-0 Arsenal
20:47 , Mike Jones45+1 mins: Christian Norgaard hits a decent strike at goal but can’t beat Daniel Peretz.
The Southampton goalkeeper has been solid tonight and it’s a perfect first 45 minutes for the hosts.
Saints take a slim lead into the break.
Southampton 1-0 Arsenal
20:46 , Mike Jones44 mins: Mikel Arteta doesn’t look too pleased. He’s power stancing on the touchline like the best Tory politicians and issuing updates to push Arsenal up the pitch.
One minute to be added on at the end of the first half.
Southampton 1-0 Arsenal
20:41 , Mike Jones41 mins: A miscue from Kepa is quickly followed by an error from Havertz resulting in Finn Azaz coming away with the ball.
Azaz tries to make use of Kepa being off his line and shoots from range but delivers the ball straight into the hands of the Arsenal goalkeeper.
Southampton 1-0 Arsenal
20:39 , Mike Jones38 mins: The momentum has swung in favour of Southampton with Arsenal now growing frustrated.
A free kick over to the left of Arsenal’s box is flicked into the box by James Bree but Havertz is there to nod the ball clear.
GOAL! Southampton 1-0 Arsenal (Ross Stewart, 35')
20:37 , Mike JonesOdegaard gives the ball away to Scienza who drives Southampton up the pitch.
The ball is lofted into the box from the right and goes over the head of Ben White.
Ross Stewart chests it down and drills his effort into the far bottom corner leaving Kepa Arrizabalaga with no chance to stop the shot.
Southampton 0-0 Arsenal
20:32 , Mike Jones31 mins: Close!
Southampton are putting in some last ditch defending already.
Kai Havertz shoots from range and his effort is blocked and deflected out for another corner.
Southampton 0-0 Arsenal
20:30 , Mike Jones29 mins: Save!
Dowman is lighting up this game. He takes on the defence of Southampton once again and weaves into the box.
He then blasts a right-footed strike at goal but Daniel Peretz palms the chance wide of the near post!
Southampton 0-0 Arsenal
20:28 , Mike Jones27 mins: Dowman is hacked down by Manning who collects the first yellow card of the game. That will make the battle between the two more tense.
Arsenal have had nine attempts so far but haven’t managed to force the breakthrough.
From the resultant free kick, Odegaard feeds the ball out to Dowman but his cross is claimed by the Southampton goalkeeper.
Southampton 0-0 Arsenal
20:27 , Mike Jones24 mins: Southampton have no outlet at the minute as Arsenal have managed to pin them inside their own final third.
Gabriel Martinelli brings the ball into the box from the left before cutting back to Martin Odegaard.
The captain shoots with his first touch but scuffs it just wide of the left hand post!
Southampton 0-0 Arsenal
20:23 , Mike Jones21 mins: Max Dowman takes on Ryan Manning with a storming run down the ring wing but he doesn’t have enough control to stop the ball running out of play at the byline.
Southampton 0-0 Arsenal
20:19 , Mike Jones18 mins: Oh close!
Scienza gets in behind as Gabriel flicks a long ball backwards.
The Southampton attacker dribbles into the box but takes a heavy touch to go around Kepa Arrizabalaga which allows Cristhian Mosquera to get back and make the tackle.
Southampton 0-0 Arsenal
20:15 , Mike Jones15 mins: Kai Havertz is caught with a lunging leg from Caspar Jander and moans to the referee about the challenge.
Arsenal are awarded a free kick but it’s a delayed reaction from the official and that annoys the Saints’ fans.
There are loud cheers when a simple pass from Martin Odegaard gives the ball away.
Southampton 0-0 Arsenal
20:13 , Mike Jones12 mins: A couple of corners from the Gunners result in a couple of half-chances.
Saints keep them out but they struggled with Arsenal’s set piece setup (as have many of the Premier League sides this year).
The Gunners are starting to assert themselves on the game and control possession.
Southampton 0-0 Arsenal
20:10 , Mike Jones9 mins: Leo Scienza earlier cut inside Gabriel and danced into the box before going to ground. The Saints fans wanted a penalty but were denied by the referee.
That incident has buoyed them on though with Arsenal tasked to silence the crowd.
Gabriel Martinelli is fed the ball and sweeps forward on the left. He cuts inside and takes a shot but the effort is deflected behind for a corner.
Southampton 0-0 Arsenal
20:08 , Mike Jones6 mins: Arsenal are being played off the park at the minute with Southampton looking very comfortable.
They’re quick on the break and getting in behind Arsenal’s high line.
Kick off! Southampton 0-0 Arsenal
20:01 , Mike JonesSouthampton are wearing a yellow kit today in honour of their previous victory in this competition back in 1976.
Will it bring them luck in this one today?
Arsenal get the ball rolling at St. Mary’s.
Arteta on bouncing back from Carabao Cup loss
19:50 , Mike JonesMikel Arteta told TNT Sports: "It's always challenging, but the good thing is I'm picking a team to be in Wembley if we win today.
“We'll be driven by excitement and the boys really want to play immediately after that final and today we have another opportunity, that's the beauty of football.
“I'm looking forward to it."
Arsenal's main threat
19:45 , Mike JonesArsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli has more goal involvements than any other player in the FA Cup this season from the third round (5 – 4 goals, 1 assist), while each of his last six goal involvements in the competition have come against lower-league opponents.
A record for Eckert?
19:40 , Mike JonesTonda Eckert has won all three of his FA Cup games as Southampton manager, and could become only the third manager to win his first four with the Saints in the competition, after George Goss in 1925 and Alan Pardew in 2009-10
Quarter-final specialists
19:35 , Mike JonesArsenal have progressed from 14 of their last 16 FA Cup quarter-final ties, going out only in 2010-11 to Manchester United and 2015-16 to Watford in this time.
Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to use cup final loss as ‘fuel’ to fire them to title
19:30 , Mike JonesMikel Arteta vowed to use the “fuel” of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup final defeat against Manchester City as a springboard to glory this season.
Arsenal’s quadruple dreams were dashed by a disappointing 2-0 loss to Pep Guardiola’s side at Wembley 12 days ago.
However, the Gunners are still nine points clear in the Premier League title race and they will face Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to use cup final loss as ‘fuel’ to fire them to title
Southampton's poor record
19:25 , Mike JonesSouthampton have been eliminated from each of their last five FA Cup quarter-final ties when facing top-flight opponents, including against Arsenal in 1978-79.
They last progressed from such a tie in 1962-63, beating Nottingham Forest after two replays, while the Saints were in the second tier.
Arsenal vs lower league opponents
19:20 , Mike JonesArsenal have progressed from 45 of their last 48 FA Cup ties against sides from outside the Premier League, falling only to Blackburn Rovers in 2012-13, Nottingham Forest in 2017-18, and Forest again in 2021-22.
Will history repeat itself?
19:15 , Mike JonesAfter beating Fulham in the fifth round, Southampton could eliminate two top-flight opponents in a single FA Cup campaign while playing outside of the top-flight themselves for the first time since 1975-76.
That was the year they won the competition for the only time in their history, beating Aston Villa in the third round after a replay and Manchester United in the final.
Three in a row?
19:10 , Mike JonesArsenal have won both of their last two meetings with Southampton in all competitions (both in the 2024-25 Premier League), last winning three in a row against the Saints in February 2004 (4).
Can Saints beat Arsenal?
19:05 , Mike JonesThis will be the sixth FA Cup tie between Southampton and Arsenal.
The Gunners progressed from/won each of the first four in 1926-27, 1978-79, 2002-03, and 2016-17, but the Saints won the last 1-0 in the 2020-21 fourth round.
Southampton vs Arsenal line-ups
19:04 , Mike JonesSouthampton XI: Peretz; Bree, Harwood-Bellis, Wood, Manning; Bragg, Jander, Fellows, Azaz, Scienza, Stewart
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Arsenal XI: Arrizabalaga; White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Norgaard, Odegaard, Havertz; Dowman, Jesus, Martinelli
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🧱 Mosquera at the back
🔙 Odegaard returns
⚡️ Jesus leads the line
Let's book our spot in the semis, Gunners 👊
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The 10 Arsenal players who have withdrawn from international duty due to injury
19:00 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal are preparing for their most important run of fixtures in over 20 years - but Mikel Arteta is facing a growing injury list as a host of his star players have withdrawn from international duty over the last week.
The Gunners may have lost the Carabao Cup final to title rivals Manchester City but they remain alive in their three most important trophies this season, with a nine-point lead over City in the Premier League and through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League and FA Cup.
The 10 Arsenal players who have withdrawn from international duty due to injury
'We want to be at Wembley again'
18:54 , Mike JonesMikel Arteta says that today’s game is an opportunity to head back to Wembley this season.
“Huge competition, so related to the history of our football club,” said the Gunners boss.
“We’re going to play a team that is in a really good moment, they have won so many games recently, they’re in a really good moment.
“You know the expectations, the crowd, the environment that they are going to create, so we are ready for that, and we want to be at Wembley again, so we have the opportunity to do that again.”
Arteta on Madueke's injury
18:48 , Mike Jones“No it’s not (serious),” Mikel Arteta told reporters on Friday when asked how serious Noni Madueke’s injury was.
“It looked really bad, Noni was really worried especially after what happened to him in his other knee a few weeks ago,” Arteta added.
“He was out for six weeks (last time), but no, he’s nowhere near that injury, so that’s really good news.”
Mikel Arteta ready to chuck Kepa Arrizabalaga back into Arsenal fold for FA Cup
18:42 , Mike JonesMikel Arteta insisted he is ready to throw Kepa Arrizabalaga back into the firing line for Arsenal’s FA Cup quarter-final against Southampton.
Kepa gifted Manchester City their opening goal in Arsenal’s 2-0 Carabao Cup final defeat a fortnight ago.
The 31-year-old has not played at all in the Premier League this season, with appearances only in the Carabao and FA Cups and a Champions League dead rubber against Kairat.
Mikel Arteta ready to chuck Kepa Arrizabalaga back into Arsenal fold for FA Cup
Mikel Arteta confirms Kepa Arrizabalaga will start in goal
18:35 , Jamie BraidwoodKepa Arrizabalaga is “ready” to return in goal following his error in the Carabao Cup final, Mikel Arteta has confirmed. The back-up has played every minute in the FA Cup this season and Arteta is ready to support the Spaniard.
“He is ready to play,” said Arteta. “I’m never going to judge a player or make a decision because he has made an error. Attitude, behaviour, yes, 100 per cent, but an error is part of football, and anybody can do it.
“I don’t know if he needed it (an arm around the shoulder), but he has had it. Just in case. From all of them. From his team-mates first, then myself, all the staff, and hopefully all our supporters.
“I don’t think he needed it because he’s got so much experience, and he’s been through all kinds of different scenarios in his career, so he’s more than ready to play.”
Mikel Arteta on 'speculation' of Arsenal's withdrawals: 'You will see'
18:30 , Jamie BraidwoodMikel Arteta launched a defence of his players after the sight of 10 Arsenal stars withdrawing from international duty raised some eyebrows. The Arsenal manager said it was all “speculation”.
“We have very good relationship and communication with most of the national teams - certainly with [England manager] Thomas [Tuchel] too. We have been extremely supportive all the time,” he said.
“When you have to communicate the state of every player, we are always honest and a medical decision had to be made. That was clear what the conclusion was.
“When you are fit and available to play for the national team, you have to play. It makes us so proud that we had that many players in the national team. Players are desperate to play for their nation. I know how important it is to them. We are fully supportive of that and when we can do it, we do it."
What Arsenal’s international withdrawals reveal about the state of football
18:24 , Miguel DelaneyAmid the fuss over Mikel Arteta withdrawing players from international duty, there’s a bigger story about why so many top clubs are chasing multiple trophies writes Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter
What Arsenal’s international withdrawals reveal about the state of football
What is the Arsenal team news?
18:18 , Jamie BraidwoodMikel Arteta withdrew 10 players from international duty as worries over possible injuries grew following Noni Madueke’s knock whilst playing for England. His knee problem is said to be a minor one but he will not feature in this game.
Mikel Merino is out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury and it looks likely that Eberechi Eze will not feature as he was ruled out of action before the international break.
Martin Odegaard, William Saliba, Gabriel and Leandro Trossard are also doubts due to minor niggles while Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were withdrawn from the England squad due to small injury issues as well.
What is the Southampton team news?
18:12 , Jamie BraidwoodForward Leo Scienza has had a groin issue but could return in a boost to Tonda Eckert’s side, as could defender Welington who has been nursing a muscular problem but should be available for selection.
Jay Robinson is a doubt due to a quad injury but his inclusion would not be a surprise but Mads Roerslev is out for the rest of the season with a serious Achilles injury.
When is Southampton v Arsenal and how to watch
18:06 , Jamie BraidwoodKick-off is at 8pm BST on Saturday 4 April at St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton.
The match will be shown live on BBC One, TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max, the new streaming home for the broadcaster - which has replaced Discovery+. Coverage begins at 7.30pm on TNT Sports. Subscribers to TNT Sports can login to HBO Max using their existing details.
Hello and welcome
18:00 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal look to continue their quest for silverware this season as they travel to the south coast for an FA Cup quarter-final tie against Championship side Southampton.
The Premier League leaders are still hurting after a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final last month but they have a firm lead in the top-flight and are well placed in the Champions League knockout rounds as they seek to add trophies to the cabinet in 2026.
Their FA Cup run has been without issue so far as Mikel Arteta’s men have seen off lower league opposition in Portsmouth, Wigan Athletic and Mansfield Town with Southampton being their toughest challenge to date.
The Saints sit sixth in the second division and are unbeaten in 14 matches including the previous round of this competition when they defeated Premier League side Fulham 1-0 thanks to Ross Stewart’s stoppage time penalty.
