Match report
Southampton Stuns Arsenal 2-1 in FA Cup Thriller
Southampton
2–1
FT
Arsenal
Apr 4, 2026
Southampton stunned Arsenal with a 2-1 victory in the FA Cup, showcasing resilience and tactical brilliance. Southampton's R. Stewart opened the scoring in the 35th minute, with Arsenal's V. Gyökeres equalizing shortly before halftime. Southampton's S. Charles sealed the win in the 85th minute, securing the Saints a place in the next round of the FA Cup.
Key Facts
- • Southampton defeated Arsenal 2-1
- • R. Stewart scored the first goal for Southampton in the 35th minute
- • V. Gyökeres equalized for Arsenal in the 68th minute
- • S. Charles scored the winning goal for Southampton in the 85th minute
- • R. Manning of Southampton received a yellow card in the 27th minute for tripping
- • Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal received a yellow card in the 90th minute for unsportsmanlike conduct
Lineups
Southampton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 41 Daniel Peretz (G)
- 14 James Bree (D)
- 6 Taylor Harwood-Bellis (D)
- 15 Nathan Wood (D)
- 3 Ryan Manning (D)
- 48 Cameron Bragg (M)
- 20 Caspar Jander (M)
- 18 Tom Fellows (M)
- 10 Finn Azaz (M)
- 13 Leo Scienza (M)
- 11 Ross Stewart (F)
Substitutes
- 23 Samuel Edozie
- 25 George Long
- 49 Nicholas Oyekunle
- 28 Oriol Romeu
- 17 Joshua Quarshie
- 46 Jay Robinson
- 24 Shea Charles
- 9 Cyle Larin
- 19 Cameron Archer
Arsenal
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 Kepa Arrizabalaga (G)
- 4 Ben White (D)
- 3 Cristhian Mosquera (D)
- 6 Gabriel Magalhães (D)
- 49 Myles Lewis-Skelly (D)
- 8 Martin Ødegaard (M)
- 16 Christian Nørgaard (M)
- 56 Max Dowman (M)
- 29 Kai Havertz (M)
- 11 Gabriel Martinelli (M)
- 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)
Substitutes
- 89 Marli Salmon
- 1 David Raya
- 20 Noni Madueke
- 33 Riccardo Calafiori
- 71 Andre Harriman-Annous
- 76 Ceadach O'Neill
- 2 William Saliba
- 36 Martín Zubimendi
- 14 Viktor Gyökeres
Timeline
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27' Southampton Card · Yellow CardR. Manning
Tripping
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35' Southampton Goal · Normal GoalR. Stewart · Assist: J. Bree
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60' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1Off: Gabriel Jesus · On: V. Gyökeres
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60' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Lewis-Skelly · On: R. Calafiori
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61' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Ødegaard · On: Noni Madueke
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68' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalV. Gyökeres · Assist: K. Havertz
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70' Southampton subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Stewart · On: C. Larin
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71' Southampton subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Scienza · On: S. Edozie
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73' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4Off: Gabriel Magalhães · On: W. Saliba
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76' Southampton subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Bragg · On: S. Charles
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79' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Havertz · On: Martín Zubimendi
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85' Southampton Goal · Normal GoalS. Charles · Assist: T. Fellows
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90'+4 Arsenal Card · Yellow CardGabriel Martinelli
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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90'+7 Southampton subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Manning · On: Joshua Quarshie
Match Stats
| Stat | Southampton | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 89% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 23 |
| Corners | 3 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 295 | 515 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 10 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 36% | 64% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 233 | 458 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 15 |
| Saves | 6 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ R. Stewart's early goal in the 35th minute set the tone for Southampton's victory
- ▸ V. Gyökeres' equalizer for Arsenal in the 68th minute brought the game back to level terms
- ▸ S. Charles' goal in the 85th minute for Southampton was crucial, securing their lead and the win