Southampton vs Arsenal: FA Cup Prediction, Kickoff Time, Team News, TV, Live Stream, H2H, Odds

Arsenal travel to Southampton FC for a crucial FA Cup quarterfinal clash. The game comes with high stakes as Arsenal FC aim to keep their treble hopes alive.

The Gunners head into this match after a setback. They lost 2-0 to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final before the international break. That result ended their quadruple ambition.

Now, they sit one win away from Wembley.

Southampton arrive with momentum. They shocked Fulham FC in the fifth round. Ross Stewart scored a 91st minute penalty to secure that victory.

D isate, kickoff time and venue

Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026

Kickoff: 8pm BST

Venue: St Mary’s Stadium

Where to watch Southampton vs Arsenal

TV: TNT Sports 1, BBC One

Coverage starts: 7:30pm BST

Live stream: HBO Max app and website via TNT Sports

Free streaming: BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website

Live updates: Standard Sport live blog with on ground analysis

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Southampton vs Arsenal team news

Southampton squad update

Flynn Downes suspended

Kuryu Matsuki suspended

Jack Stephens doubtful after training injury

Leo Scienza expected to return after groin issue

Mads Roerslev out

Welington out

Jay Robinson out

Alex McCarthy out

Arsenal squad update

Bukayo Saka may be rested after England duty

Declan Rice also a rest option

Eberechi Eze out with calf injury

Mikel Merino ruled out

Kepa Arrizabalaga under pressure after cup final error

Manager Mikel Arteta must decide on his goalkeeper and rotation strategy.

Southampton vs Arsenal prediction

This fixture presents more difficulty than expected. Southampton are in strong form and play without pressure.

They also remain in the Championship promotion race. That could influence their priorities between league and cup.

Arsenal still hold the edge in quality and depth. They need a response after the Carabao Cup loss.

Prediction

Arsenal to win 3-1

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Head to head record

Southampton wins: 33

Arsenal wins: 55

Draws: 30

Recent FA Cup history between both sides shows mixed outcomes.

Arsenal won 5-0 in 2017 on their way to lifting the trophy

Southampton won 1-0 at St Mary’s in their last FA Cup meeting five years ago

Southampton vs Arsenal odds

Southampton to progress: 4/1

Arsenal to progress: 1/6

Odds remain subject to change.

Special matchday moment

A large tifo display is planned at St Mary’s Stadium.

Size: 1250 square metres

Purpose: mark 50 years since Southampton’s 1976 FA Cup win

Tribute to players: Peter Rodrigues, Paul Gilchrist, Mel Blyth, David Peach

That 1976 victory remains one of the biggest upsets in FA Cup history. Southampton defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Wembley.

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Final thoughts

Arsenal need a strong response after recent defeat

Southampton carry confidence from their last round win

Squad fitness will play a key role

The winner moves one step closer to Wembley

Arsenal remain favourites. Southampton remain dangerous.