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Southampton Seeks FA Approval for Commemorative Cup Shirt

4/5/2026

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Southampton Football Club seeks Football Association (FA) permission to wear a yellow commemorative shirt for the FA Cup semi-final, marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 victory.
The Football Association may consider special requests regarding kit choices, including a commemorative option.
Southampton hopes to wear the commemorative shirt when they face Manchester City or Chelsea or are the home side, having won all four FA Cup matches so far.

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Southampton Football Club seeks Football Association (FA) permission to wear a yellow commemorative shirt for the FA Cup semi-final, marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 victory.
The Football Association may consider special requests regarding kit choices, including a commemorative option.
Southampton hopes to wear the commemorative shirt when they face Manchester City or Chelsea or are the home side, having won all four FA Cup matches so far.