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South Western Railway warns of travel disruption over FA Cup semi-final weekend as Southampton fans face potential transport challenges due to planned engineering work.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Southampton following their FA Cup quarter-final win on April 5, 2026, describing the Saints as "much more efficient" than his team.
Saints have been paired with Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final draw, setting up a clash with the Premier League champions as Southampton continue their cup run.
Southampton defeated Premier League leaders Arsenal 2-1 in the FA Cup quarter-finals on April 5, 2026, securing their place in the semi-finals and eliminating the Gunners from the competition.
Saints will face Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final after the draw was made on April 5, 2026, with Southampton designated as the away team for the Wembley clash.
Southampton's Championship fixture against Blackburn Rovers has been moved to Tuesday, April 14, with an 8pm kick-off time due to the Saints' progression to the FA Cup semi-final stage.
Southampton's FA Cup quarter-final triumph over Arsenal generated exceptional crowd atmosphere at St Mary's, reigniting discussions about potential stadium layout modifications.
Head coach Tonda Eckert says Southampton's win against Premier League leaders Arsenal can motivate the next generation of Saints fans.
Southampton's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium is scheduled for later this month following their 2-1 victory over Arsenal, with Championship fixture adjustments expected.
Player leaderboards will return once the 2026/27 season starts and the first match data lands.
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