Southampton stun Premier League leaders Arsenal to reach FA Cup semi-finalsBy Simon Peach, Press Association Chief Football WriterSuper sub Shea Charles fired Southampton to Wembley as Tonda Eckert’s Championship side stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal in a famous FA Cup quarter-final victory. A semi-final at Wembley awaits later this month for the Championship play-off hopefuls, who are dreaming of replicating Lawrie McMenemy’s second-tier Saints winning the FA Cup in 1976. Max Dowman was a threat throughout for Arsenal (Steven Paston/PA) Photo by Steven PastonSaints continued to take the game to Arsenal and Scienza should have scored in the 18th minute. Viktor Gyokeres levelled for Arsenal (Steven Paston/PA) Photo by Steven PastonSouthampton soon went closer still, with Scienza cutting on to his right just inside the box and bending a wonderful effort that struck the crossbar. Shea Charles grabbed a late winner to send Southampton into the FA Cup semi-finals (Steven Paston/PA) Photo by Steven PastonPeretz did well to stop Dowman curling home and Martinelli drove wide as a late winner became more likely.

Source: Irish Independent April 05, 2026 07:36 UTC