# Saints vs Gunners at St Mary’s — Southampton vs Arsenal FA Cup Quarter-Final Match Preview, Prediction, Teams, and How to Watch

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Published: 2026-03-29  
Updated: 2026-03-29  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The **FA Cup quarter-finals** are here, and this is the tie everyone wanted. **Southampton host Arsenal** at St Mary’s Stadium on **Saturday, April 4, 2026 (9:00 PM IST / 4:00 PM UTC)** — a Championship outfit daring to dream against Premier League leaders. Knockout football at its most spine-tingling. Let’s break it all down.

## Southampton vs Arsenal Match Info at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | Southampton vs Arsenal |
| **Competition** | FA Cup Quarter-Final |
| **Date & Time** | April 4, 2026 – 9:00 PM IST |
| **Venue** | St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton |
| **Southampton Form** | W-W-W-D-W |
| **Arsenal Form** | L-W-W-D-W |

## Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Meetings)

| Date | Result |
| --- | --- |
| May 2025 | Southampton 1–2 Arsenal |
| Oct 2024 | Arsenal 3–1 Southampton |
| Apr 2023 | Arsenal 3–3 Southampton |
| Oct 2022 | Southampton 1–1 Arsenal |
| Apr 2022 | **Southampton 1–0 Arsenal** |

Arsenal hold the clear edge historically, but Southampton have proven they can cause upsets.

## Team News & Injuries

![Southampton vs Arsenal](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/arsesea-1024x576.jpg)

**Southampton** are without Jay Robinson (muscle) and Mads Roerslev (Achilles, season-ending). Key threats Finn Azaz, Leo Scienza, and Ross Stewart are fit and raring to go.

**Arsenal** miss Mikel Merino (foot surgery, ~6 months recovery). However, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and new striker Viktor Gyokeres are all available and in fine form.

## Predicted Line-Ups

**Southampton (4-5-1):** Peretz; Bree, Harwood-Bellis, Stephens, Manning; Downes, Azaz, Jander, Matsuki, Scienza; Stewart

**Arsenal (4-2-3-1):** Kepa; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice; Havertz, Martinelli, Saka; Jesus

> For the latest Arsenal squad updates, visit the [official Arsenal website](https://www.arsenal.com/). For Southampton news, check [Southampton FC’s official site](https://www.southampton.fc.com/).

Also read: [How to Watch FA Cup 2025-26 Live in India](https://technosports.co.in/how-to-watch-fa-cup-live-in-india/) | [Arsenal Season Preview 2025-26 on Technosports](https://technosports.co.in/category/football/)

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## How to Watch Southampton vs Arsenal

- **UK:** BBC iPlayer / ITV – confirm on [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football)
- **India:** Sony LIV / Sports18
- **USA:** ESPN+
- **Live Tracker:** [FotMob](https://www.fotmob.com) for real-time stats & lineups

## Our Prediction

Southampton’s 13-game unbeaten run in the Championship is impressive, but Arsenal are operating at a completely different level — Champions League semi-finalists with elite depth and firepower. The Gunners will win comfortably, though the Saints may grab a consolation.

**Predicted Score: Southampton 1–3 Arsenal**

## FAQs

### **Q: When and where is the Southampton vs Arsenal FA Cup quarter-final?**

The match takes place on **April 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM IST** at **St Mary’s Stadium**, Southampton.

### **Q: Is Viktor Gyokeres playing against Southampton?**

  
Yes, Gyokeres is fit and expected to start for Arsenal, having settled well at the club and looking increasingly dangerous in every appearance.