Manchester City to face Southampton in FA Cup semifinal clash
Manchester City will face Southampton in the FA Cup semi-finals, setting up a compelling clash at Wembley later this month.
The tie is scheduled for the weekend of 25–26 April 2026, with kick-off details yet to be confirmed.
Road to Wembley
City booked their place in the last four with a dominant victory over Liverpool, underlining their credentials as one of the favourites to lift the trophy.
Southampton, meanwhile, produced one of the shocks of the round by defeating Arsenal 2-1 at St Mary’s, continuing their impressive cup run.
Guardiola’s Wembley legacy
For Pep Guardiola, this marks yet another trip to Wembley, his 23rd since taking charge of City. It will also be City’s second visit this season, following their Carabao Cup final triumph over Arsenal, further highlighting their dominance in domestic cup competitions.
City have lifted the FA Cup seven times in their history, with Guardiola responsible for two of those victories.
Southampton chasing history
Southampton enter the semi-final as underdogs but with belief growing. The Saints famously won the FA Cup in 1976, defeating Manchester United, and will be hoping to replicate that historic run 50 years on.
Their current campaign has already delivered memorable moments, and another upset would see them reach a first final in decades.
Previous meetings
The last FA Cup meeting between the two sides came in 2022, when City secured a comfortable 4-1 quarter-final win, powered by goals from key attacking stars.
History may favour City, but Southampton’s recent performances suggest they cannot be underestimated.
The other semi-final will see Chelsea take on Leeds United, completing an exciting final four lineup.
The bigger picture
City enter the clash as clear favourites, backed by experience, depth, and a proven record in big games.
However, the FA Cup has once again shown its unpredictability—and Southampton will believe they can produce another famous result.
With a place in the final at stake, Wembley is set for a high-stakes encounter.
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