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Man City survive Saints scare to reach fourth FA Cup final in a row
Man City survives a scare from Southampton to secure FA Cup final spot!
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SoccerRecap
City reach 2025/26 FA Cup final
TL;DR
Manchester City has reached the 2025/26 FA Cup final after defeating Southampton 2-1 in the semi-finals. This marks the first time an English team has appeared in four consecutive FA Cup finals.
Key points
- Manchester City reached the 2025/26 FA Cup final
- They defeated Southampton 2-1 in the semi-finals
- This is their fourth consecutive FA Cup final appearance
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City reach 2025/26 FA Cup final
Manchester City have created yet more history after reaching the 2026 FA Cup final.
Saturday’s 2-1 semi-final victory at Wembley against Southampton saw Pep Guardiola’s side secure our place in next month’s showpiece and in the process become the first-ever English side to appear in four consecutive FA Cup finals.
That record-breaking fourth successive FA Cup final appearance will take place on Saturday 16 May 2026 with the kick-off confirmed for 15.00 (UK).
In next month’s final City will face the winners of tomorrow’s second semi-final between Chelsea and Leeds United, with that game also getting underway at 15.00 (UK).
Goals from Jeremy Doku and Nico Gonzalez cancelled out a Finn Azaz opener and secured Saturday’s semi-final victory against the Championship side.
City’s run to Wembley also included earlier victories against Exeter City, Salford City, Newcastle United and Liverpool.
The Blues will now be seeking to add the FA Cup to the Carabao Cup which we secured with a 2-0 Wembley victory against Arsenal last month.
We will also be targeting an eighth triumph in the competition overall, having first lifted the famous trophy in 1904.
Guardiola has previously lifted the FA Cup twice, first in 2018/19 and then 2022/23.
Q&A
When is the 2025/26 FA Cup final scheduled?
The 2025/26 FA Cup final is scheduled for Saturday, 16 May 2026, with a kick-off time of 15:00 (UK).
Which team did Manchester City defeat to reach the FA Cup final?
Manchester City defeated Southampton 2-1 in the semi-finals to secure their place in the FA Cup final.
What record has Manchester City set by reaching the FA Cup final?
Manchester City has set the record as the first English team to appear in four consecutive FA Cup finals.
