Southampton Draw Manchester City in FA Cup Semi-Final at Wembley

Southampton have been drawn against Manchester City in the semi-final of the FA Cup following the draw conducted on April 5, 2026.

Tonda Eckert’s Saints will travel to Wembley Stadium as the designated away team for what promises to be a challenging encounter against the Premier League champions. The draw sets up a meeting between Southampton and one of English football’s most successful clubs of recent years.

This represents Southampton’s first FA Cup semi-final appearance since their memorable run to the final in 2003, when they ultimately fell to Arsenal. The club’s progression to this stage of the competition marks a significant achievement for Eckert and his squad.

Manchester City will enter the semi-final as heavy favourites, having won the FA Cup multiple times in recent seasons and possessing one of the strongest squads in world football. However, the FA Cup has historically provided opportunities for upsets, and Southampton will be hoping to capitalise on the one-off nature of cup football.

The semi-final fixture will take place at Wembley Stadium, England’s national stadium, giving Southampton supporters another opportunity to see their team play at the iconic venue. The away designation means City will technically be considered the home team for administrative purposes, though both sets of fans will have equal allocation of tickets.

For Southampton fans, this draw represents both an exciting opportunity and a formidable challenge. While City’s quality and depth make them daunting opponents, cup competitions can often produce unexpected results, and Saints will be determined to give their best account of themselves on football’s biggest domestic stage.

The exact date and kick-off time for the semi-final will be confirmed in due course.