Southampton host Arsenal in the England FA Cup on 4 April 2026, Saturday. Get our free predictions, betting tips, odds insights, team form guide & H2H stats for this clash. This fixture is scheduled to kicks off at 20:00 UK Time.
Southampton arrive in strong domestic form with a clear defensive structure shaping their recent results. Arsenal, despite a setback against Manchester City, continue to show control and efficiency, particularly in structured matches.
This FA Cup meeting brings together two sides with perfect records in the competition so far. However, the difference in attacking output and defensive consistency suggests a more controlled contest than an open one.
The Saints come into this match after a composed 2-0 win over Oxford, extending a run of five unbeaten matches. Across these fixtures, they have conceded just two goals in open play, showing a compact defensive shape and patience without the ball.
At St Mary’s, Southampton have been particularly efficient. Wins over Oxford and Norwich came with clean sheets, and their approach has leaned towards control rather than high tempo attacking. Even away from home, they managed to limit opponents, as seen in the 1-1 draw at West Brom.
However, their attacking output remains modest. Scoring six goals across five matches suggests a reliance on structure rather than creativity. Against a side like Arsenal, that balance may shift under sustained pressure.
Arsenal’s recent 0-2 loss to Manchester City does not fully reflect their broader performance level. Prior to that, they secured back to back 2-0 wins over Bayer Leverkusen and Everton, both controlled displays with minimal defensive exposure.
The Gunners have shown a clear pattern of game management. In four of their last five matches, they have conceded no more than one goal, and in two of those they kept clean sheets. Their ability to dictate tempo has been consistent, particularly in cup fixtures such as the 2-1 win at Mansfield.
In this competition, Arsenal have scored ten goals in three matches while conceding just twice. That attacking edge, combined with defensive stability, creates a clear contrast with Southampton’s more conservative profile.
The best bet for this match is HT/FT Arsenal/Arsenal at 1.80 odds. Arsenal’s recent matches show a tendency to establish control early and protect leads effectively, while Southampton’s lower scoring output makes it difficult to see them chasing the game if they fall behind.
Arsenal to keep a clean sheet at 1.91 odds also carries strong value. Southampton’s recent wins have come against less demanding opposition, and their attacking numbers suggest they may struggle to create consistent chances against a defence that has already limited stronger teams.
Our recommended correct score tip is Arsenal 2-0 priced at 7.00 odds. This outcome reflects both Arsenal’s structured approach and Southampton’s disciplined but limited attacking threat, pointing towards a controlled away performance without excessive scoring.
| Southampton | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 4 | 3 |
| Wins | 4 | 3 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Loss | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For | 8 | 10 |
| Goals Against | 4 | 2 |
| Southampton | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 2 | 2 |
| Wins | 2 | 2 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Loss | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For | 4 | 6 |
| Goals Against | 2 | 2 |
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12.05.26
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Southampton Middlesbrough |
2-1 |
|
09.05.26
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Middlesbrough Southampton |
0-0 |
|
02.05.26
|
Preston Southampton |
1-3 |
|
28.04.26
|
Southampton Ipswich |
2-2 |
|
25.04.26
|
Manchester City Southampton |
2-1 |
|
21.04.26
|
Southampton Bristol City |
2-2 |
|
18.04.26
|
Swansea Southampton |
1-2 |
|
14.04.26
|
Southampton Blackburn |
3-0 |
|
11.04.26
|
Southampton Derby |
2-1 |
|
07.04.26
|
Wrexham Southampton |
1-5 |
|
04.04.26
|
Southampton Arsenal |
2-1 |
|
21.03.26
|
Southampton Oxford |
2-0 |
|
18.03.26
|
Southampton Norwich |
1-0 |
|
14.03.26
|
Coventry Southampton |
1-2 |
|
11.03.26
|
West Brom Southampton |
1-1 |
|
08.03.26
|
Fulham Southampton |
0-1 |
|
28.02.26
|
Sheffield Wednesday Southampton |
1-3 |
|
24.02.26
|
Southampton QPR |
5-0 |
|
21.02.26
|
Southampton Charlton |
1-1 |
|
14.02.26
|
Southampton Leicester |
2-1 |
|
10.02.26
|
Leicester Southampton |
3-4 |
|
07.02.26
|
Southampton Watford |
1-0 |
|
31.01.26
|
Stoke City Southampton |
0-2 |
|
25.01.26
|
Portsmouth Southampton |
1-1 |
|
21.01.26
|
Southampton Sheffield United |
1-0 |
|
17.01.26
|
Southampton Hull City |
1-2 |
|
10.01.26
|
Doncaster Southampton |
2-3 |
|
04.01.26
|
Middlesbrough Southampton |
4-0 |
|
01.01.26
|
Southampton Millwall |
0-0 |
|
29.12.25
|
Birmingham Southampton |
1-1 |
|
26.12.25
|
Oxford Southampton |
2-1 |
|
20.12.25
|
Southampton Coventry |
1-1 |
|
13.12.25
|
Norwich Southampton |
2-1 |
|
09.12.25
|
Southampton West Brom |
3-2 |
|
06.12.25
|
Southampton Birmingham |
3-1 |
|
29.11.25
|
Millwall Southampton |
3-2 |
|
25.11.25
|
Southampton Leicester |
3-0 |
|
22.11.25
|
Charlton Southampton |
1-5 |
|
08.11.25
|
Southampton Sheffield Wednesday |
3-1 |
|
05.11.25
|
QPR Southampton |
1-2 |
|
01.11.25
|
Southampton Preston |
0-2 |
|
25.10.25
|
Blackburn Southampton |
2-1 |
|
21.10.25
|
Bristol City Southampton |
3-1 |
|
18.10.25
|
Southampton Swansea |
0-0 |
|
04.10.25
|
Derby Southampton |
1-1 |
|
30.09.25
|
Sheffield United Southampton |
1-2 |
|
27.09.25
|
Southampton Middlesbrough |
1-1 |
|
23.09.25
|
Liverpool Southampton |
2-1 |
|
20.09.25
|
Hull City Southampton |
3-1 |
|
14.09.25
|
Southampton Portsmouth |
0-0 |
|
12.05.26
|
Southampton Middlesbrough |
2-1 |
|
28.04.26
|
Southampton Ipswich |
2-2 |
|
21.04.26
|
Southampton Bristol City |
2-2 |
|
14.04.26
|
Southampton Blackburn |
3-0 |
|
11.04.26
|
Southampton Derby |
2-1 |
|
04.04.26
|
Southampton Arsenal |
2-1 |
|
21.03.26
|
Southampton Oxford |
2-0 |
|
18.03.26
|
Southampton Norwich |
1-0 |
|
24.02.26
|
Southampton QPR |
5-0 |
|
21.02.26
|
Southampton Charlton |
1-1 |
|
14.02.26
|
Southampton Leicester |
2-1 |
|
07.02.26
|
Southampton Watford |
1-0 |
|
21.01.26
|
Southampton Sheffield United |
1-0 |
|
17.01.26
|
Southampton Hull City |
1-2 |
|
01.01.26
|
Southampton Millwall |
0-0 |
|
20.12.25
|
Southampton Coventry |
1-1 |
|
09.12.25
|
Southampton West Brom |
3-2 |
|
06.12.25
|
Southampton Birmingham |
3-1 |
|
25.11.25
|
Southampton Leicester |
3-0 |
|
08.11.25
|
Southampton Sheffield Wednesday |
3-1 |
|
01.11.25
|
Southampton Preston |
0-2 |
|
18.10.25
|
Southampton Swansea |
0-0 |
|
27.09.25
|
Southampton Middlesbrough |
1-1 |
|
14.09.25
|
Southampton Portsmouth |
0-0 |
|
23.08.25
|
Southampton Stoke City |
1-2 |
|
09.08.25
|
Southampton Wrexham |
2-1 |
|
02.08.25
|
Southampton Brighton |
2-2 |
|
18.07.25
|
Southampton Valenciennes |
1-1 |
|
25.05.25
|
Southampton Arsenal |
1-2 |
|
10.05.25
|
Southampton Manchester City |
0-0 |
|
26.04.25
|
Southampton Fulham |
1-2 |
|
12.04.25
|
Southampton Aston Villa |
0-3 |
|
02.04.25
|
Southampton Crystal Palace |
1-1 |
|
15.03.25
|
Southampton Wolves |
1-2 |
|
22.02.25
|
Southampton Brighton |
0-4 |
|
15.02.25
|
Southampton Bournemouth |
1-3 |
|
08.02.25
|
Southampton Burnley |
0-1 |
|
25.01.25
|
Southampton Newcastle |
1-3 |
|
12.01.25
|
Southampton Swansea |
3-0 |
|
04.01.25
|
Southampton Brentford |
0-5 |
|
26.12.24
|
Southampton West Ham |
0-1 |
|
18.12.24
|
Southampton Liverpool |
1-2 |
|
15.12.24
|
Southampton Tottenham |
0-5 |
|
04.12.24
|
Southampton Chelsea |
1-5 |
|
24.11.24
|
Southampton Liverpool |
2-3 |
|
02.11.24
|
Southampton Everton |
1-0 |
|
29.10.24
|
Southampton Stoke City |
3-2 |
|
19.10.24
|
Southampton Leicester |
2-3 |
|
21.09.24
|
Southampton Ipswich |
1-1 |
|
14.09.24
|
Southampton Manchester United |
0-3 |
|
09.05.26
|
Middlesbrough Southampton |
0-0 |
|
02.05.26
|
Preston Southampton |
1-3 |
|
25.04.26
|
Manchester City Southampton |
2-1 |
|
18.04.26
|
Swansea Southampton |
1-2 |
|
07.04.26
|
Wrexham Southampton |
1-5 |
|
14.03.26
|
Coventry Southampton |
1-2 |
|
11.03.26
|
West Brom Southampton |
1-1 |
|
08.03.26
|
Fulham Southampton |
0-1 |
|
28.02.26
|
Sheffield Wednesday Southampton |
1-3 |
|
10.02.26
|
Leicester Southampton |
3-4 |
|
31.01.26
|
Stoke City Southampton |
0-2 |
|
25.01.26
|
Portsmouth Southampton |
1-1 |
|
10.01.26
|
Doncaster Southampton |
2-3 |
|
04.01.26
|
Middlesbrough Southampton |
4-0 |
|
29.12.25
|
Birmingham Southampton |
1-1 |
|
26.12.25
|
Oxford Southampton |
2-1 |
|
13.12.25
|
Norwich Southampton |
2-1 |
|
29.11.25
|
Millwall Southampton |
3-2 |
|
22.11.25
|
Charlton Southampton |
1-5 |
|
05.11.25
|
QPR Southampton |
1-2 |
|
25.10.25
|
Blackburn Southampton |
2-1 |
|
21.10.25
|
Bristol City Southampton |
3-1 |
|
04.10.25
|
Derby Southampton |
1-1 |
|
30.09.25
|
Sheffield United Southampton |
1-2 |
|
23.09.25
|
Liverpool Southampton |
2-1 |
|
20.09.25
|
Hull City Southampton |
3-1 |
|
30.08.25
|
Watford Southampton |
2-2 |
|
26.08.25
|
Norwich Southampton |
0-3 |
|
17.08.25
|
Ipswich Southampton |
1-1 |
|
12.08.25
|
Northampton Southampton |
0-1 |
|
26.07.25
|
Espanyol Southampton |
2-1 |
|
18.05.25
|
Everton Southampton |
2-0 |
|
03.05.25
|
Leicester Southampton |
2-0 |
|
19.04.25
|
West Ham Southampton |
1-1 |
|
06.04.25
|
Tottenham Southampton |
3-1 |
|
08.03.25
|
Liverpool Southampton |
3-1 |
|
25.02.25
|
Chelsea Southampton |
4-0 |
|
01.02.25
|
Ipswich Southampton |
1-2 |
|
19.01.25
|
Nottingham Forest Southampton |
3-2 |
|
16.01.25
|
Manchester United Southampton |
3-1 |
|
29.12.24
|
Crystal Palace Southampton |
2-1 |
|
22.12.24
|
Fulham Southampton |
0-0 |
|
07.12.24
|
Aston Villa Southampton |
1-0 |
|
29.11.24
|
Brighton Southampton |
1-1 |
|
09.11.24
|
Wolves Southampton |
2-0 |
|
26.10.24
|
Manchester City Southampton |
1-0 |
|
05.10.24
|
Arsenal Southampton |
3-1 |
|
30.09.24
|
Bournemouth Southampton |
3-1 |
|
17.09.24
|
Everton Southampton (Penalties:5 - 6) |
1-1 |
|
31.08.24
|
Brentford Southampton |
3-1 |
|
24.05.26
|
Crystal Palace Arsenal |
1-2 |
|
18.05.26
|
Arsenal Burnley |
1-0 |
|
10.05.26
|
West Ham Arsenal |
0-1 |
|
05.05.26
|
Arsenal Atletico Madrid |
1-0 |
|
02.05.26
|
Arsenal Fulham |
3-0 |
|
29.04.26
|
Atletico Madrid Arsenal |
1-1 |
|
25.04.26
|
Arsenal Newcastle |
1-0 |
|
19.04.26
|
Manchester City Arsenal |
2-1 |
|
15.04.26
|
Arsenal Sporting CP |
0-0 |
|
11.04.26
|
Arsenal Bournemouth |
1-2 |
|
07.04.26
|
Sporting CP Arsenal |
0-1 |
|
04.04.26
|
Southampton Arsenal |
2-1 |
|
22.03.26
|
Arsenal Manchester City |
0-2 |
|
17.03.26
|
Arsenal Bayer Leverkusen |
2-0 |
|
14.03.26
|
Arsenal Everton |
2-0 |
|
11.03.26
|
Bayer Leverkusen Arsenal |
1-1 |
|
07.03.26
|
Mansfield Arsenal |
1-2 |
|
04.03.26
|
Brighton Arsenal |
0-1 |
|
01.03.26
|
Arsenal Chelsea |
2-1 |
|
22.02.26
|
Tottenham Arsenal |
1-4 |
|
18.02.26
|
Wolves Arsenal |
2-2 |
|
15.02.26
|
Arsenal Wigan |
4-0 |
|
12.02.26
|
Brentford Arsenal |
1-1 |
|
07.02.26
|
Arsenal Sunderland |
3-0 |
|
03.02.26
|
Arsenal Chelsea |
1-0 |
|
31.01.26
|
Leeds Arsenal |
0-4 |
|
28.01.26
|
Arsenal Kairat Almaty |
3-2 |
|
25.01.26
|
Arsenal Manchester United |
2-3 |
|
20.01.26
|
Inter Milan Arsenal |
1-3 |
|
17.01.26
|
Nottingham Forest Arsenal |
0-0 |
|
14.01.26
|
Chelsea Arsenal |
2-3 |
|
11.01.26
|
Portsmouth Arsenal |
1-4 |
|
08.01.26
|
Arsenal Liverpool |
0-0 |
|
03.01.26
|
Bournemouth Arsenal |
2-3 |
|
30.12.25
|
Arsenal Aston Villa |
4-1 |
|
27.12.25
|
Arsenal Brighton |
2-1 |
|
23.12.25
|
Arsenal Crystal Palace (Penalties:8 - 7) |
1-1 |
|
20.12.25
|
Everton Arsenal |
0-1 |
|
13.12.25
|
Arsenal Wolves |
2-1 |
|
10.12.25
|
Club Brugge Arsenal |
0-3 |
|
06.12.25
|
Aston Villa Arsenal |
2-1 |
|
03.12.25
|
Arsenal Brentford |
2-0 |
|
30.11.25
|
Chelsea Arsenal |
1-1 |
|
26.11.25
|
Arsenal Bayern Munich |
3-1 |
|
23.11.25
|
Arsenal Tottenham |
4-1 |
|
08.11.25
|
Sunderland Arsenal |
2-2 |
|
04.11.25
|
Slavia Prague Arsenal |
0-3 |
|
01.11.25
|
Burnley Arsenal |
0-2 |
|
29.10.25
|
Arsenal Brighton |
2-0 |
|
26.10.25
|
Arsenal Crystal Palace |
1-0 |
|
18.05.26
|
Arsenal Burnley |
1-0 |
|
05.05.26
|
Arsenal Atletico Madrid |
1-0 |
|
02.05.26
|
Arsenal Fulham |
3-0 |
|
25.04.26
|
Arsenal Newcastle |
1-0 |
|
15.04.26
|
Arsenal Sporting CP |
0-0 |
|
11.04.26
|
Arsenal Bournemouth |
1-2 |
|
22.03.26
|
Arsenal Manchester City |
0-2 |
|
17.03.26
|
Arsenal Bayer Leverkusen |
2-0 |
|
14.03.26
|
Arsenal Everton |
2-0 |
|
01.03.26
|
Arsenal Chelsea |
2-1 |
|
15.02.26
|
Arsenal Wigan |
4-0 |
|
07.02.26
|
Arsenal Sunderland |
3-0 |
|
03.02.26
|
Arsenal Chelsea |
1-0 |
|
28.01.26
|
Arsenal Kairat Almaty |
3-2 |
|
25.01.26
|
Arsenal Manchester United |
2-3 |
|
08.01.26
|
Arsenal Liverpool |
0-0 |
|
30.12.25
|
Arsenal Aston Villa |
4-1 |
|
27.12.25
|
Arsenal Brighton |
2-1 |
|
23.12.25
|
Arsenal Crystal Palace (Penalties:8 - 7) |
1-1 |
|
13.12.25
|
Arsenal Wolves |
2-1 |
|
03.12.25
|
Arsenal Brentford |
2-0 |
|
26.11.25
|
Arsenal Bayern Munich |
3-1 |
|
23.11.25
|
Arsenal Tottenham |
4-1 |
|
29.10.25
|
Arsenal Brighton |
2-0 |
|
26.10.25
|
Arsenal Crystal Palace |
1-0 |
|
21.10.25
|
Arsenal Atletico Madrid |
4-0 |
|
10.10.25
|
Arsenal Union St. Gilloise |
1-1 |
|
04.10.25
|
Arsenal West Ham |
2-0 |
|
01.10.25
|
Arsenal Olympiacos |
2-0 |
|
21.09.25
|
Arsenal Manchester City |
1-1 |
|
13.09.25
|
Arsenal Nottingham Forest |
3-0 |
|
23.08.25
|
Arsenal Leeds |
5-0 |
|
09.08.25
|
Arsenal Athletic Bilbao |
3-0 |
|
06.08.25
|
Arsenal Villarreal |
2-3 |
|
31.07.25
|
Arsenal Tottenham |
0-1 |
|
27.07.25
|
Arsenal Newcastle |
3-2 |
|
23.07.25
|
Arsenal AC Milan |
1-0 |
|
18.05.25
|
Arsenal Newcastle |
1-0 |
|
03.05.25
|
Arsenal Bournemouth |
1-2 |
|
29.04.25
|
Arsenal PSG |
0-1 |
|
23.04.25
|
Arsenal Crystal Palace |
2-2 |
|
12.04.25
|
Arsenal Brentford |
1-1 |
|
08.04.25
|
Arsenal Real Madrid |
3-0 |
|
01.04.25
|
Arsenal Fulham |
2-1 |
|
16.03.25
|
Arsenal Chelsea |
1-0 |
|
12.03.25
|
Arsenal PSV Eindhoven |
2-2 |
|
22.02.25
|
Arsenal West Ham |
0-1 |
|
02.02.25
|
Arsenal Manchester City |
5-1 |
|
22.01.25
|
Arsenal Dinamo Zagreb |
3-0 |
|
18.01.25
|
Arsenal Aston Villa |
2-2 |
|
24.05.26
|
Crystal Palace Arsenal |
1-2 |
|
10.05.26
|
West Ham Arsenal |
0-1 |
|
29.04.26
|
Atletico Madrid Arsenal |
1-1 |
|
19.04.26
|
Manchester City Arsenal |
2-1 |
|
07.04.26
|
Sporting CP Arsenal |
0-1 |
|
04.04.26
|
Southampton Arsenal |
2-1 |
|
11.03.26
|
Bayer Leverkusen Arsenal |
1-1 |
|
07.03.26
|
Mansfield Arsenal |
1-2 |
|
04.03.26
|
Brighton Arsenal |
0-1 |
|
22.02.26
|
Tottenham Arsenal |
1-4 |
|
18.02.26
|
Wolves Arsenal |
2-2 |
|
12.02.26
|
Brentford Arsenal |
1-1 |
|
31.01.26
|
Leeds Arsenal |
0-4 |
|
20.01.26
|
Inter Milan Arsenal |
1-3 |
|
17.01.26
|
Nottingham Forest Arsenal |
0-0 |
|
14.01.26
|
Chelsea Arsenal |
2-3 |
|
11.01.26
|
Portsmouth Arsenal |
1-4 |
|
03.01.26
|
Bournemouth Arsenal |
2-3 |
|
20.12.25
|
Everton Arsenal |
0-1 |
|
10.12.25
|
Club Brugge Arsenal |
0-3 |
|
06.12.25
|
Aston Villa Arsenal |
2-1 |
|
30.11.25
|
Chelsea Arsenal |
1-1 |
|
08.11.25
|
Sunderland Arsenal |
2-2 |
|
04.11.25
|
Slavia Prague Arsenal |
0-3 |
|
01.11.25
|
Burnley Arsenal |
0-2 |
|
18.10.25
|
Fulham Arsenal |
0-1 |
|
28.09.25
|
Newcastle Arsenal |
1-2 |
|
24.09.25
|
Port Vale Arsenal |
0-2 |
|
16.09.25
|
Athletic Bilbao Arsenal |
0-2 |
|
31.08.25
|
Liverpool Arsenal |
1-0 |
|
17.08.25
|
Manchester United Arsenal |
0-1 |
|
25.05.25
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Southampton Arsenal |
1-2 |
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11.05.25
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Liverpool Arsenal |
2-2 |
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07.05.25
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PSG Arsenal |
2-1 |
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20.04.25
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Ipswich Arsenal |
0-4 |
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16.04.25
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Real Madrid Arsenal |
1-2 |
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05.04.25
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Everton Arsenal |
1-1 |
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09.03.25
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Manchester United Arsenal |
1-1 |
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04.03.25
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PSV Eindhoven Arsenal |
1-7 |
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26.02.25
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Nottingham Forest Arsenal |
0-0 |
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15.02.25
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Leicester Arsenal |
0-2 |
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05.02.25
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Newcastle Arsenal |
2-0 |
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29.01.25
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Girona Arsenal |
1-2 |
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25.01.25
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Wolves Arsenal |
0-1 |
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04.01.25
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Brighton Arsenal |
1-1 |
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01.01.25
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Brentford Arsenal |
1-3 |
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21.12.24
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Crystal Palace Arsenal |
1-5 |
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08.12.24
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Fulham Arsenal |
1-1 |
|
30.11.24
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West Ham Arsenal |
2-5 |
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26.11.24
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Sporting CP Arsenal |
1-5 |
|
25.05.2025
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Southampton Arsenal |
1-2
|
|
05.10.2024
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Arsenal Southampton |
3-1
|
|
21.04.2023
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Arsenal Southampton |
3-3
|
|
23.10.2022
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Southampton Arsenal |
1-1
|
|
16.04.2022
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Southampton Arsenal |
1-0
|
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25.05.2025
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Southampton Arsenal |
1-2
|
|
23.10.2022
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Southampton Arsenal |
1-1
|
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16.04.2022
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Southampton Arsenal |
1-0
|
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26.01.2021
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Southampton Arsenal |
1-3
|
|
23.01.2021
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Southampton Arsenal |
1-0
|
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25.06.2020
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Southampton Arsenal |
0-2
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