FA CupFull time · 25 Apr 2026

Manchester City

Won · xG 1.90LDWWWLast 5

Full time

2 — 1

90+4'

⚽ Finn Azaz 79' · ⚽ Jérémy Doku 82' · ⚽ Nico González 87'

Southampton

Lost · xG 0.25LWDWDLast 5

Match StoryFull breakdown

Manchester City 2–1 Southampton

Manchester City edged past Southampton 2-1 in the FA Cup, and while the scoreline suggests a comfortable enough afternoon, the match offered enough tactical detail to reward a closer look.

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Key Takeaways

Result

Manchester City picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Manchester City end of the standings.

Match Facts

VenueN/A

AttendanceN/A

RefereeN/A

RoundN/A

CompetitionFA Cup

First Goal

79'⚽

Finn Azaz

Assist: Kuryu Matsuki

Match Report

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Manchester City edged past Southampton 2-1 in the FA Cup, and while the scoreline suggests a comfortable enough afternoon, the match offered enough tactical detail to reward a closer look.

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