Southampton FC vs Arsenal FC, FA Cup 2025-26 QUARTER FINALS
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Match Preview
Southampton FC vs Arsenal FC — FA Cup at Saint Mary's.
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Arsenal FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Sam Barrott (England)
- Assistant 1 James Mainwaring
- Assistant 2 Wade Smith
Head-to-Head
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Date Opponent H/A Score Result 04 Apr Arsenal FC H 2–1 W 21 Mar Oxford United FC H 2–0 W 18 Mar Norwich City FC H 1–0 W 14 Mar Coventry City FC A 2–1 W 11 Mar West Bromwich Albion FC A 1–1 D 08 Mar Fulham FC A 1–0 W Date Opponent H/A Score Result 04 Apr Southampton FC A 1–2 L 17 Mar Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 2–0 W 14 Mar Everton FC H 2–0 W 11 Mar Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 1–1 D 07 Mar Mansfield Town FC A 2–1 W 04 Mar Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 1–0 W Key Stats
64% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history20% Clean Sheets
Southampton FC this season25% Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Saint Mary's that hosts another battle between Southampton FC and Arsenal FC.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Arsenal FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Arsenal FC that had 396 games and scored 600 goals.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' Southampton FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Southampton FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 27' Southampton FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 27.
- 32' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 36' GOAL! Ross Stewart scores on 36. Assisted by James Bree
- 41' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 46' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 46 minutes.
- 51' Taylor Harwood-Bellis needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 19 Yellow cards this season.
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 60' The whistle greets Gabriel Jesus as he departs to be replaced by Viktor Gyokeres.
- 61' Another change for Arsenal FC made on 61 minute. Martin Odegaard leaves to be changed by Noni Madueke.
- 66' Nathan Wood-Gordon has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 46 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 68' What a strike from Viktor Gyokeres! The score is 1-1.
- 70' It is a substitution in Southampton FC team. Ross Stewart is replaced by Cyle Larin on 70 minute.
- 71' The whistle greets Leo Scienza as he departs to be replaced by Samuel Edozie.
- 72' Another change for Arsenal FC made on 72 minute. Gabriel leaves to be changed by William Saliba.
- 76' It is a substitution in Southampton FC team. Cameron Bragg is replaced by Shea Charles on 76 minute.
- 79' Martin Zubimendi is replacing Kai Havertz for the Arsenal FC side.
- 84' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for James Bree suffering a number of foals already.
- 85' What a strike from Shea Charles! The score is 2-1.
- 89' Caspar Jander is having his name booked by the referee on 89.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Martinelli on 90.
- 90' Another change for Southampton FC made on 90 minute. Ryan Manning leaves to be changed by Joshua Quarshie.
- Another three points for Southampton FC.
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Southampton FC
4-2-3-1Starting XI- 15
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3
Ryan Manning ↓ Joshua Quarshie 90'
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Ross Stewart ↓ Cyle Larin 70'
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13
Leo Scienza ↓ Samuel Edozie 71'
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48
Cameron Bragg ↓ Shea Charles 76'
Bench- 28
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9
Cyle Larin ↑ 70'
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23
Samuel Edozie ↑ 71'
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17
Joshua Quarshie ↑ 90'
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24
Shea Charles ↑ 76'
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Arsenal FC
4-2-3-1Starting XI- 13
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9
Gabriel Jesus ↓ Viktor Gyokeres 60'
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8
Martin Odegaard ↓ Noni Madueke 61'
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6
Gabriel ↓ William Saliba 72'
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29
Kai Havertz ↓ Martin Zubimendi 79'
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- 11
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Bench-
14
Viktor Gyokeres ↑ 60'
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William Saliba ↑ 72'
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36
Martin Zubimendi ↑ 79'
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33
Riccardo Calafiori ↑ 60'
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20
Noni Madueke ↑ 61'
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