Fifty years after their one and only FA Cup success, underdogs Southampton are again stunning top-flight opposition - and doing so in style. Fast forward to the modern day, and Southampton are again winning against the odds, beating Premier League leaders Arsenal 2-1 in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday amid a thrilling atmosphere at St Mary's. Yet before the game, Saints boss Tonda Eckert had tipped Shea Charles to make a "big impact" off the bench, and the substitute did just that by scoring an 85th-minute winner. "I got told to come on and try and get hold of the game, try and keep the ball a bit," said Charles. Southampton attacking midfielder Leo Scienza was among the team's most eye-catching performers.

Source: BBC April 04, 2026 23:43 UTC