Match report

Manchester City Defeats Southampton 2-1 in FA Cup

Manchester City
Manchester City
2–1
FT
Southampton
Southampton
Apr 25, 2026

Manchester City held off a determined Southampton to secure a 2-1 victory in their FA Cup match. Southampton's Azaz opened the scoring with a well-taken goal, but Manchester City's J. Doku and Nico responded with crucial strikes to seal the win. Manchester City's victory ensures they progress in the FA Cup.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester City: 2 goals
  • • Southampton: 1 goal
  • • Goal scorers: J. Doku (82'), Nico (87') for Manchester City; F. Azaz (79') for Southampton
  • • Key substitutions: M. Kovačić, P. Foden, R. Ait Nouri, O. Marmoush, T. Reijnders for Manchester City; R. Stewart, C. Bragg, Welington, J. Bree, T. Fellows for Southampton

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Trafford (G)
  • 27 M. Nunes (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (D)
  • 6 N. Ake (D)
  • 21 R. Ait-Nouri (D)
  • 4 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 14 Nico (M)
  • 8 M. Kovacic (M)
  • 10 R. Cherki (M)
  • 47 P. Foden (M)
  • 7 O. Marmoush (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 G. Donnarumma
  • 11 J. Doku
  • 82 R. Lewis
  • 33 N. O'Reilly
  • 20 B. Silva
  • 9 E. Haaland
  • 15 M. Guehi
  • 26 Savinho
  • 45 A. Khusanov

Southampton

Starting XI

  • 41 D. Peretz (G)
  • 18 T. Fellows (D)
  • 14 J. Bree (D)
  • 6 T. Harwood-Bellis (D)
  • 15 N. Wood (D)
  • 34 Welington (D)
  • 10 F. Azaz (M)
  • 48 C. Bragg (M)
  • 20 C. Jander (M)
  • 13 L. Scienza (M)
  • 11 R. Stewart (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 G. Long
  • 9 C. Larin
  • 24 S. Charles
  • 38 E. Jelert
  • 46 J. Robinson
  • 19 C. Archer
  • 23 S. Edozie
  • 27 K. Matsuki
  • 17 J. Quarshie

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    58' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Kovačić · On: J. Doku
  2. Manchester City
    58' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Foden · On: Savinho
  3. Southampton
    61' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Stewart · On: C. Larin
  4. Southampton
    61' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Bragg · On: S. Charles
  5. Manchester City
    71' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Ait Nouri · On: N. O'Reilly
  6. Manchester City
    71' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Marmoush · On: E. Haaland
  7. Southampton
    76' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Welington · On: K. Matsuki
  8. Southampton
    79' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Azaz · Assist: K. Matsuki
  9. Manchester City
    82' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Doku · Assist: T. Reijnders
  10. Manchester City
    85' Manchester City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Reijnders · On: Bernardo Silva
  11. Manchester City
    87' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Nico · Assist: J. Doku
  12. Southampton
    89' Southampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Bree · On: C. Archer
  13. Southampton
    89' Southampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Fellows · On: S. Edozie
  14. Southampton
    90'+3 Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    T. Harwood-Bellis

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Southampton
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 90% 73%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 26 4
Corners 10 3
Total Passes 620 265
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 11 1
Shots on Target 6 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 0
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 559 194
Shots Inside Box 18 1
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Southampton took the lead through F. Azaz in the 79th minute, putting pressure on Manchester City
  • ▸ Manchester City's J. Doku equalized just three minutes later in the 82nd minute, turning the momentum in their favor
  • ▸ Nico's goal in the 87th minute sealed the victory for Manchester City, securing their place in the FA Cup