Man City reaches FA Cup final after beating Southampton 2-1 at Wembley

Manchester City won 2-1 against Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final. This is City's second win against Southampton this season.
By Newsroom | Football, England |

Wembley Stadium, London - Manchester City has booked its place in the FA Cup final, narrowly defeating Southampton 2-1 after a late comeback on April 25, 2026. The semi-final clash, witnessed by 70,053 spectators, saw the Sky Blues overcome an early deficit to secure victory.

Goals from Jérémy Doku in the 82nd minute and Nico González in the 87th minute overturned Southampton's 79th-minute opener, which was scored by Finn Azaz. The decisive moments came within a frantic five-minute period late in the second half, sealing City's passage to the final.

Late Drama Seals Victory

Southampton had held the lead for a crucial period following Finn Azaz's well-taken strike. However, the momentum shifted dramatically as Manchester City responded with two quick goals. Jérémy Doku leveled the score before Nico González struck the winner, a 'rocket' that secured the comeback. The match itself went the distance, with the aggregate score being 2-1.

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The game, which kicked off at 12:15 PM at Wembley Stadium, saw both teams deploy specific formations to contend with the semi-final pressure.

Previous Encounters Highlighted Contrasts

Earlier meetings between Manchester City and Southampton have presented a varied narrative. Notably, on May 10, 2025, Southampton managed a goalless draw against City at St Mary's. This result, in the context of Southampton's relegation and managerial changes that season, saw them surpass a Premier League low points record. Prior to that, on October 26, 2024, Manchester City secured a narrower 1-0 victory in the Premier League, with Erling Haaland scoring the lone goal.

Southampton's tactical setup in the previous Premier League fixture involved a disciplined defensive shape, aimed at frustrating City's attack. The relegated side had managed only one win in their last 16 Premier League games against Manchester City leading up to the May 2025 encounter. The goal drought for City was a recurring theme in their Premier League run in the 2024/25 season, having failed to score in four of their previous eleven league outings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How did Manchester City reach the FA Cup final on April 25, 2026?
Manchester City beat Southampton 2-1 in the semi-final at Wembley Stadium. They scored two late goals in the second half to win the match.
Q: What was the score between Manchester City and Southampton?
The final score was 2-1 to Manchester City. Southampton scored first in the 79th minute, but City scored in the 82nd and 87th minutes to win.
Q: Who scored the goals for Manchester City against Southampton?
Jérémy Doku scored the first goal for Manchester City in the 82nd minute, and Nico González scored the winning goal in the 87th minute.
Q: When and where was the FA Cup semi-final match played?
The match was played on April 25, 2026, at Wembley Stadium in London. There were 70,053 people watching the game.