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City Beats Southampton 2-1, Secures FA Cup Final Spot

4/26/2026

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Summary

City Reach Final

Manchester City defeated Southampton 2–1 at Wembley on April 25, 2026 to reach the FA Cup final.
Finn Azaz gave Southampton the lead in the 79th minute.
Jeremy Doku equalised with a deflected shot in the 82nd minute.
Nico González scored the winning goal from about 30 yards in the 87th minute.
Pep Guardiola made eight changes, keeping City’s treble hopes alive and setting up a final on May 16.

Summary

Southampton Fans Flood

Over 36,000 Southampton fans attended Wembley, prompting the addition of 2,400 tickets after the sell-out.
BBC One and TNT Sports 1 will broadcast in the UK, while ESPN airs it in the US.
Craig Pawson will referee, assisted by Lee Betts, Matthew Wilkes and Tony Harrington.
Southampton will wear a kit of yellow shirts, blue shorts and yellow socks.
Pep Guardiola stressed recovery and rotation.

History

Historical Context

Manchester City’s 2026 FA Cup semi-final win echoes Manchester United’s 1999 triumph, when United beat Newcastle 2-0 at Wembley to complete the first English treble of league, FA Cup and Champions League. Both victories stem from the club’s long-standing emphasis on squad depth, a strategy honed under Sir Alex Ferguson’s era.

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City Reach Final

Manchester City defeated Southampton 2–1 at Wembley on April 25, 2026 to reach the FA Cup final.
Finn Azaz gave Southampton the lead in the 79th minute.
Jeremy Doku equalised with a deflected shot in the 82nd minute.
Nico González scored the winning goal from about 30 yards in the 87th minute.
Pep Guardiola made eight changes, keeping City’s treble hopes alive and setting up a final on May 16.

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