Arsenal Discover Route to Wembley After FA Cup Draw

Arsenal will travel to St Mary’s Stadium to play Southampton in the FA Cup quarterfinals.

Arsenal have been drawn against Southampton in the quarter-finals of the 2025/26 Emirates FA Cup.

The tie will take place at St Mary’s Stadium over the weekend of April 4–5, with the exact kick-off time and television schedule expected to be confirmed soon.

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Mikel Arteta’s side will enter the match as favourites, as they aim to reach the semi-finals and secure another trip to Wembley Stadium.

Arsenal are the most successful club in FA Cup history with 14 titles and will be hoping to add another trophy to their collection this season.

Arsenal’s Route to the Quarter-Finals

The Gunners reached the last eight after a 2-1 victory over League One side Mansfield Town.

Goals from Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze helped Arsenal overcome a determined performance from the hosts and secure their place in the quarter-finals.

So far, Arsenal have enjoyed a relatively smooth route in the competition.

Their FA Cup campaign began with an away win against Portsmouth before they defeated Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium. The victory over Mansfield completed their progression to this stage without facing any Premier League opposition.

With Arsenal currently leading the Premier League table and still involved in European competition, the FA Cup remains an important part of their pursuit of multiple trophies this season.

Southampton Enjoying Impressive Cup Run

Southampton have been one of the surprise teams in this season’s FA Cup.

The Championship club have already eliminated Doncaster Rovers, Leicester City and Premier League side Fulham on their way to the quarter-finals.

Their most notable victory came against Fulham, where a late penalty from Ross Stewart secured a 1-0 win and sent the Saints into the last eight.

Currently sitting eighth in the Championship table, Southampton will be hoping their strong home support at St Mary’s can help them produce another upset.

St Mary’s Stadium Set for Big Occasion

The quarter-final tie promises to create an exciting atmosphere at St Mary’s Stadium.

Southampton supporters will view the match as a major opportunity to reach the FA Cup semi-finals, while Arsenal fans will expect their team to continue their strong form.

Despite the difference in league status, cup matches have often produced surprises, meaning Arteta’s side will need to approach the game with full focus.

Full FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw as Southampton Host Arsenal

The full draw for the quarter-finals includes several intriguing matchups:

• Southampton vs Arsenal
• Chelsea vs Port Vale
• Manchester City vs Liverpool
• West Ham United or Brentford vs Leeds United

The standout fixture sees Manchester City host Liverpool in what could be one of the most anticipated matches of the round.

Meanwhile, Chelsea face League Two side Port Vale, while Leeds United will meet either West Ham or Brentford.

Arsenal Aim to Continue Trophy Push

For Arsenal, the FA Cup represents another opportunity to add silverware during what could become a historic season.

Arteta may choose to rotate his squad due to a busy schedule that includes Premier League and Champions League commitments.

However, the Spanish manager will know that Southampton are capable of causing problems, particularly with the advantage of playing at home.

If Arsenal can overcome the challenge, they will move one step closer to another Wembley appearance and keep their hopes of lifting the FA Cup alive.

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