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Championship playoffs 2026: Fixtures, results & complete guide

Everything you need to know about the race for promotion to the Premier League.

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'So, so tired!' - Guardiola reveals fatigue & Wembley pitch concerns

Pep Guardiola has admitted his Manchester City stars are "so, so tired" following their emotional battle with Arsenal. Ahead of the FA Cup semi-final against Southampton, the City boss expressed concerns over the thick Wembley grass and the risk of season-ending injuries.

Why Southampton are wearing yellow against Man City

Southampton have ditched their traditional red and white stripes for a special yellow kit against Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. The commemorative strip marks the 50th anniversary of the Saints' iconic 1976 victory over Manchester United - the only major trophy in the club's history. Tonda Eckert’s side hope the "lucky charm" kit can inspire another Wembley miracle against the Premier League leaders.

Manchester City vs Southampton: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the FA Cup match between Manchester City and Southampton, as well as kick-off time and team news

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Secret weapon? Harwood-Bellis has the ear of City-slayer Keane

Southampton could boast a secret weapon in the FA Cup semi-finals, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis having the ear of Roy Keane - a man that loved to slay Manchester City in his playing days. The United legend is on hand to offer words of wisdom if required, although Saints icon Shane Long has told GOAL why asking questions of the enigmatic Irishman is not always the best of ideas.

Rosenior, Tudor & the 10 worst EPL managerial tenures ever

To paraphrase the great Homer Simpson, it is not only easy to criticise, but fun, too. It is quite simple to sit and judge from this ivory tower, but hey, that's football after all, merely a game of opinions. Being a Premier League manager must be one of the loneliest gigs in the world, particularly when results are wayward and your job security is the subject of international speculation.

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Ex-Messi team-mate can play role in dashing City’s treble dream

Oriol Romeu’s return to Southampton has not played out as planned, but Lionel Messi’s former Barcelona team-mate - with two spells at Camp Nou on his CV - can still play an important role in dashing Manchester City’s domestic treble dreams of 2025-26. Saints legend Shane Long has explained to GOAL, ahead of the FA Cup semi-finals, why that is the case.

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Jude comparisons on Rogers path! Is Charles another superstar?

Southampton have seen the likes of Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk pass through St Mary’s, but could Shea Charles - who has already been compared to Jude Bellingham while heading down a similar career path to Morgan Rogers - become their latest superstar? Saints legend Shane Long has attempted to answer that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL.

Newcastle United v Liverpool - Premier League

Ex-England star Shelvey retires & immediately takes first head coaching role

Jonjo Shelvey is calling time on his distinguished playing career to immediately transition into management with UAE third-tier outfit Arabian Falcons FC. The former Liverpool and England playmaker is stepping into the dugout to lead a promotion charge, marking a swift end to his playing days in the Middle East alongside Ravel Morrison.

Stuttgart set €50m price on Man Utd & Real Madrid target

Stuttgart are bracing for a busy summer as Europe's heavyweights circle their prize assets. Midfield lynchpin Angelo Stiller has emerged as a primary target for Real Madrid and Manchester United. To ward off these elite suitors, Stuttgart have slapped a €50 million asking price on their star, making it clear they will only part with him for a premium fee.

Feyenoord flop regains form and is once again a key player in the promotion race

Wrexham AFC v Southampton - Sky Bet Championship

'Nowhere near!' - Wrexham boss fumes after 5-1 drubbing by Southampton

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson was left reeling after witnessing his side suffer a humiliating 5-1 home defeat at the hands of Southampton. The result marks a significant blow to the Premier League promotion aspirations of co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac as the Red Dragons slipped down the Championship table.

Leicester City v Southampton - Sky Bet Championship

Arsenal's FA Cup-slayer becomes Man Utd's newest transfer target

Manchester United have joined the race for Southampton’s Shea Charles after the midfielder dumped Arsenal out of the FA Cup. The Red Devils face competition from Premier League rivals for the former Manchester City prodigy.

Wrexham vs Southampton: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Championship match between Wrexham and Southampton, as well as kick-off time and team news

Manchester City and Chelsea have drawn very favourable opponents for the FA Cup semi-finals

The FA cup trophy is pictured prior to the Emirates FA Cup Third Round

FA Cup semi-final draw: Chelsea vs Leeds, Man City vs Saints

The road to Wembley is reaching its climax after the draw for the 2025-26 FA Cup semi-finals was officially confirmed on Sunday. Four teams remain in the hunt for major silverware as the competition moves to the national stadium for the penultimate stage of the tournament.

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Manchester City v Liverpool - Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final

Announcement of the FA Cup semi-final draw

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Martinelli slammed for 'disrespectful' referee push

Gabriel Martinelli is facing heavy criticism after shoving referee Sam Barrott during Arsenal's shock FA Cup defeat to Southampton. Former Premier League official Mark Halsey believes the Brazilian forward should have received a red card for the late incident, labelling his actions as a complete lack of respect that sets a terrible example for grassroots football across the country.

Walcott blames Arteta's 'nervous energy' for Arsenal cup exit

Former Arsenal man Theo Walcott has claimed that Mikel Arteta’s "nervous energy" on the touchline filtered through to his players during their disappointing FA Cup exit at Southampton. The Gunners saw their trophy dreams further diminished as a late Shea Charles strike secured a 2-1 victory for the Championship side on the south coast.

Southampton v Arsenal - Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final

Norgaard tears into Arsenal players for 'very stupid' goal

Christian Norgaard has hit out at his Arsenal team-mates following their shock 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Southampton, labelling their defensive lapse for the winning goal as "very stupid". The Gunners saw this season's hopes of a domestic trophy vanish at St Mary's as the Championship side executed a perfect giant-killing to dump the Premier League leaders out of the competition.

Arteta defends Arsenal stars after shock FA Cup exit

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has launched a passionate defence of his players following their surprise FA Cup exit at the hands of Southampton. Despite the disappointment of missing out on a return to Wembley, the Spaniard refused to point fingers at a squad that he believes has given everything over a gruelling campaign.

Southampton brutally roast Arsenal fan after FA Cup exit

Southampton’s social media team rubbed salt into Arsenal's wounds following their shock FA Cup exit on Saturday. After securing a 2-1 victory over the Premier League leaders, the Championship side's official account delivered a brutal response to a disgruntled Gunners supporter online.

Frequently asked questions

: Nel mese di agosto 1920 nasce il Football Club Empoli e la sezione calcistica Unione Sportiva Empolese: dopo il torneo di San Miniato le due squadre si fondono per dare vita all'attuale squadra toscana.
: L'imprenditore Fabrizio Corsi è il presidente dell'Empoli. Nato in città, fa parte di una famiglia attiva in regione nel settore dell'industria della pelle e dell'alta moda. A 31 anni, nel 1991, ha acquistato il club.
: L'Empoli gioca le partite casalinghe nello stadio dedicato a Carlo Castellani, morto prematuramente nel 1944 al campo di concentramento di Gusen. Dal 2023 l'impianto viene chiamato anche Computer Gross, in virtù della partnership con l'azienda.
: Lo stadio Castellani, impianto che ospita le partite interne dell'Empoli, può contenere 16.800 spettatori. In particolare la struttura è formata da due tribune fisse e da due curve in prefabbricato.
: Promosso in Serie A per la prima volta nel 1996/1997, l'Empoli non ha mai vinto un trofeo. Il miglior risultato in campionato della squadra toscana è il settimo posto della stagione 2006/2007.
: L'Empoli gioca in azzurro in virtù del colore del gonfalone cittadino. Il colore domina nel simbolo della città toscana sin dagli anni '20 del secolo scorso.
: Francesco 'Ciccio' Tavano è il giocatore che ha segnato più goal con la maglia dell'Empoli. In 312 partite disputate con il club toscano, l'ex attaccante ha siglato 120 reti nelle varie competizioni.
: Davide Moro è il giocatore che ha disputato più partite con la maglia dell'Empoli. L'ex centrocampista ha messo insieme 325 partite nei vari tornei. Il record in Serie A è invece di Buscè con 164.
: Rispetto ad altre squadre di Serie A e in generale professionistiche, l'Empoli non ha svariati soprannomi, se non il colore della maglia conc ui gioca, ovvero gli azzurri.
: L'Empoli ha giocato la sua storia soprattutto tra Serie B, Serie C e Serie A, ma diverse decine di fa ha militato anche in Serie D. L'ultima annata in quarta serie (sette in totale) è del 1963.
: L'Empoli ha giocato in Europa solamente una volta nella sua storia, ovvero al termine della stagione 2006/2007. Dopo il settimo posto del torneo, giocò infatti il primo turno di Coppa UEFA/Europa League.
: Torò Di Natale è il giocatore dell'Empoli con più partite con la Nazionale italiana, 4. Hanno dato il proprio contributo nel corso della storia anche Maccarone e Valdifiori, rispettivamente con due e una gara. Rugani è stato convocati ai tempi del club toscano, senza però esordire.
: Nonostante non abbia mai vinto un torneo con la prima squadra, l'Empoli ha comunque conquistato delle competizioni giovanili. I toscani hanno fatto loro due Campionati Primavera, una Coppa Italia di categoria e un torneo Viareggio.
: Gaetano Salvemini, alla guida dell'Empoli tra il 1978 e il 1981 e di nuovo dal 1985 al 1988, ha il record di panchine nella storia del club toscano, 200.
: Luca Antonini e Felice Piccolo sono gli unici giocatori riusciti a segnare un goal con la maglia dell'Empoli in Europa, nella Coppa UEFA annata 2007/2008.

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