FA Cup

Southampton secured a 1-0 victory over Premier League side Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round, advancing to the quarterfinals as the first non-top-flight team to do so this season. Ross Stewart scored from a 91st-minute penalty after Finn Azaz was fouled by Joachim Andersen. Fulham's potential goal by Rodrigo Muniz was disallowed due to a referee's call on a moving ball during a goal kick.

March 08, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

League One bottom side Port Vale achieved a historic 1-0 victory over Premier League team Sunderland in the FA Cup fifth round, advancing to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1954. Ben Waine's first-half header secured the win at Vale Park. The result marks Port Vale's seventh cup triumph this season, contrasting their struggles in league play.

Milos Kerkez delivered a key assist in Liverpool's FA Cup victory over Brighton at Anfield. The Hungarian left back's precise cross set up Curtis Jones for the opening goal in a match that highlighted Liverpool's direct play under Arne Slot. BBC Sport pundit Paul Robinson lauded Kerkez's contribution as one of the team's best attacking displays.

February 15, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Arsenal secured a 4-0 victory over Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup fourth round, advancing to the fifth round despite injuries to key players. The match featured a dominant first half with four goals, but concerns arose over the squad's depth as stated by manager Mikel Arteta. Eberechi Eze impressed with two assists in the win.

Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat-trick as Arsenal came from behind to beat Championship side Portsmouth 4-1 in the FA Cup third round at Fratton Park. The Brazilian winger's performance followed criticism over an incident in Arsenal's previous match against Liverpool. Mikel Arteta praised Liverpool manager Arne Slot for defending Martinelli amid the controversy.

January 10, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup third round at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Goals from Emi Buendia and Morgan Rogers gave Villa the lead before halftime, with Wilson Odobert pulling one back for Spurs in the second half. The result increases pressure on Tottenham manager Thomas Frank amid a poor run of form.