2 : 1
  • 25 April 2026, Manchester City vs Southampton, 2-1, Lose
  • 04 April 2026, Southampton vs Arsenal, 2-1, Win
  • 08 March 2026, Fulham vs Southampton, 0-1, Win
  • 14 February 2026, Southampton vs Leicester City, 2-1, Win
  • 10 January 2026, Doncaster Rovers vs Southampton, 2-3, Win
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  • 04 April 2026, Southampton vs Arsenal, 2-1, Lose
  • 07 March 2026, Mansfield Town vs Arsenal, 1-2, Win
  • 15 February 2026, Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic, 4-0, Win
  • 11 January 2026, Portsmouth vs Arsenal, 1-4, Win
  • 12 January 2025, Arsenal vs Manchester United, 4-6, Lose
Arsenal
Away
FA Cup
FA Cup, England

Southampton edged Arsenal 2-1 in the FA Cup, with an opening goal arriving at 00:34:53 to set the tone for the match. Arsenal responded with a second-half leveller at 01:04:52, before Southampton restored the lead at 01:22:25. The scoring sequence suggests Southampton seized the initiative early and preserved momentum long enough to reassert control late on.

Arsenal produced a higher volume of corners, 9 to 4, indicating sustained pressure and probing in wide areas around the box. Southampton’s defensive structure and ability to absorb that pressure enabled them to protect the lead after the restart.

Fouls were marginally fewer for Southampton (9) than for Arsenal (11), reflecting a more aggressive approach from the visitors while attempting to reclaim the match. Southampton also picked up two yellow cards to Arsenal’s one, showing some risk in challenges but no discipline issues that altered the balance of play.

Attacking intent points to a direct, fast-start strategy by Southampton that exploited space early in the game. Defensively, the home side maintained a compact shape after the break, repelling Arsenal’s gathered pressure to hold the lead.

Set-piece and tactical takeaway: Arsenal’s higher corner count did not translate into an immediate equaliser, suggesting Southampton’s box discipline and positional awareness were effective. The decisive factor in the match was Southampton’s finishing efficiency on two key chances and their ability to withstand late pressure, while Arsenal’s possession advantage around the box failed to produce the required level of end-product.

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Form Guide

Lose2-1Manchester City vs Southampton
Win2-1Southampton vs Arsenal
Win0-1Fulham vs Southampton
Win2-1Southampton vs Leicester City
Win2-3Doncaster Rovers vs Southampton
PLAYED
5
WINS
4
GOALS
9:6
GOALS / MATCH
1.8
  • Southampton has four wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 9:6, scoring 1.8 goals average
Lose2-1Southampton vs Arsenal
Win1-2Mansfield Town vs Arsenal
Win4-0Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic
Win1-4Portsmouth vs Arsenal
Lose4-6Arsenal vs Manchester United
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
15:10
GOALS / MATCH
3
  • Arsenal has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 15:10, scoring 3 goals average

Southampton H2H Arsenal

Home gameSouthampton21ArsenalAway gameFA Cup
Home gameSouthampton12ArsenalAway gamePremier League
Away gameSouthampton13ArsenalHome gamePremier League
Away gameSouthampton33ArsenalHome gamePremier League
Home gameSouthampton11ArsenalAway gamePremier League
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
8:10
GOALS / MATCH
1.60
  • Southampton lost twice in head-to-head matches
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 8:10; average goals per match – 1.60
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