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Southampton vs Arsenal Tickets | FA Cup Quarter-Final 2026
The Saints host the Gunners at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in the FA Cup Quarter-Finals. This clash sees Championship side Southampton attempt to continue their giant-killing run against Premier League leaders and 14-time FA Cup winners Arsenal.
Match Details
The match kicks off at 8pm GMT on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at St Mary's Stadium. The game will be broadcast live on BBC One, iPlayer, and TNT Sports in the UK.
St Mary's Stadium
St Mary's Stadium has been Southampton's home since 2001, replacing their historic former ground The Dell. With a capacity of approximately 32,500, the stadium provides an excellent atmosphere for cup ties. Located close to Southampton city centre, it has witnessed many memorable nights in the Saints' history.
Southampton's FA Cup Run
Southampton have enjoyed an impressive FA Cup campaign despite competing in the Championship this season. Tonda Eckert's side defeated Doncaster Rovers 3-2 away in the third round before edging past Premier League outfit Leicester City 2-1 after extra time at St Mary's, with Cyle Larin's penalty and James Bree's 109th-minute winner sealing progress. In the fifth round, Southampton stunned Fulham with a 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage thanks to Ross Stewart's penalty, continuing their remarkable cup form. The Saints are unbeaten in over ten matches in all competitions.
Arsenal's FA Cup Run
Arsenal have reached the quarter-finals for the first time in six years after victories over Portsmouth, Wigan Athletic (4-0 at home), and Mansfield Town (2-1 away, with goals from Noni Madueke and Ebere Eze). The Gunners have enjoyed a favourable draw, facing only lower league opposition en route to the last eight. As 14-time winners, Arsenal have more FA Cup triumphs than any other club.
Head-to-Head Record
Arsenal and Southampton have met 108 times in all competitions, with the Gunners winning 55 matches compared to Southampton's 23 victories. However, the Saints have been something of a bogey team for Arsenal in the 21st century, causing regular upsets. Southampton even beat Arsenal at the Emirates in the EFL Cup in both 2014-15 and 2016-17. Since winning the FA Cup in 1976, Southampton have been eliminated in seven of their eight cup ties against top-flight opposition while playing outside the top division - their only exception being a win over Blackpool in 2010-11.
Last Meeting: Southampton 1-2 Arsenal (May 25, 2025)
The most recent encounter came on the final day of the 2024/25 Premier League season at St Mary's. Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory with goals from Kieran Tierney in the 42nd minute and Martin Odegaard's late winner in the 89th minute. Ross Stewart had equalised for Southampton in the 55th minute. Southampton were already relegated at this point, having gone down with seven games remaining - the earliest relegation in Premier League history.
Southampton 2025/26 Season
Southampton's season has been a rollercoaster. Will Still was appointed manager in the summer but was sacked on November 2 after winning just four of his first 16 games, with the club sitting 21st in the Championship. Tonda Eckert was appointed as interim head coach and transformed the team's fortunes, earning a permanent contract until 2027 in December. Under Eckert, Southampton have climbed to 8th in the Championship and are fighting for a playoff place while enjoying their impressive FA Cup run.
Arsenal 2025/26 Season
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are having a magnificent season, sitting top of the Premier League with a nine-point cushion over Manchester City. The Gunners have assembled a formidable squad including David Raya, William Saliba, Gabriel, Jurrien Timber, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyökeres, and Noni Madueke. Arsenal are also competing in the Champions League knockout stages and are chasing a historic treble. Timber suffered a groin injury against Everton but is expected to recover.
Tickets
Tickets for Southampton vs Arsenal are available now. This FA Cup Quarter-Final promises to be a memorable occasion under the lights at St Mary's. Early booking is strongly recommended.
