Southampton Vs Arsenal, FA Cup 2025-26 Quarter-Final: Saints Pick Up Shocking Win To End Gunners' Treble Hopes - In Pics
In a massive upset at St Mary’s, Championship side Southampton stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal with a 2-1 victory. Sporting a commemorative yellow kit to mark their 1976 FA Cup triumph, the Saints took the lead through Ross Stewart’s clinical first-half finish. Although Viktor Gyokeres equalized for the Gunners midway through the second period, substitute Shea Charles became the hero, slotting home a 85th-minute winner. Despite the return of Martin Odegaard, a heavily rotated and injury-hit Arsenal couldn't find a response, sending Southampton to Wembley for their first semi-final since 2021. See best photos from the match below.
Southampton's team players celebrate after the English FA Cup quaterfinal soccer match between Southampton and Arsenal in Southampton, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
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From left: Southampton's Finn Azaz, Clye Larin and Shea Charles jump as Arsenal's Viktor Gyoekeres, right, shoots a free kick during the English FA Cup quaterfinal soccer match between Southampton and Arsenal in Southampton, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
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Southampton's Shea Charles (24) celebrates scores their second goal during the English FA Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Southampton and Arsenal in Southampton, England. | Photo: Steven Paston/PA via AP
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Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta reacts after Southampton's Shea Charles scored his side's second goal during the English FA Cup quaterfinal soccer match between Southampton and Arsenal in Southampton, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
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Arsenal's goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga watches the ball during the English FA Cup quaterfinal soccer match between Southampton and Arsenal in Southampton, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
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Arsenal's Viktor Gyoekeres celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the English FA Cup quaterfinal soccer match between Southampton and Arsenal in Southampton, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
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Southampton's goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, fifth from left, saves the ball during the English FA Cup quaterfinal soccer match between Southampton and Arsenal in Southampton, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
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Southampton's Ross Stewart, third from left, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the English FA Cup quaterfinal soccer match between Southampton and Arsenal in Southampton, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
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Arsenal's Kai Havertz, centre left, and Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis challenge for the ball during the English FA Cup quaterfinal soccer match between Southampton and Arsenal in Southampton, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
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Southampton's goalkeeper Daniel Peretz saves a shot by Arsenal's Kai Havertz, left, during the English FA Cup quaterfinal soccer match between Southampton and Arsenal in Southampton, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland