Championship Archives | Newsduniya Latest news from India and around the world Sat, 14 Feb 2026 22:15:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://newsduniya24.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/cropped-2993a2db-46a0-448d-8e9e-ec6aa95e916c-1-32x32.png Championship Archives | Newsduniya 32 32 How Did Southampton Knock Leicester City Out of the FA Cup? https://newsduniya24.in/how-did-southampton-knock-leicester-city-out-of-the-fa-cup/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 22:15:31 +0000 https://newsduniya24.in/how-did-southampton-knock-leicester-city-out-of-the-fa-cup/ Southampton knocked Leicester City out of the FA Cup with a late goal, adding to Leicester's recent struggles in the league.

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Southampton defeated Leicester City in the FA Cup fourth round, eliminating the 2021 champions from the competition. The match, held at St Mary’s, saw Southampton take the lead just before halftime with a penalty scored by Cyle Larin, following a foul on Sam Edozie by Caleb Okoli. Leicester equalized shortly after the break with an impressive overhead kick from Oliver Skipp. However, Southampton secured their victory with a late header from substitute Bree in the second half of extra time.

Why It Matters

This victory is significant for Southampton as it propels them into the next round of the FA Cup, showcasing their resilience and ability to perform under pressure. For Leicester City, the defeat compounds their struggles, as they now find themselves in the Championship’s bottom three following Blackburn’s win against QPR. This loss adds to Leicester’s woes, having recently suffered a dramatic defeat to Southampton in a league match just days prior.

What’s Next

Following this cup exit, Leicester City will return to league action in a week’s time, facing the challenge of avoiding relegation. Meanwhile, Southampton will look to build on their recent positive form as they aim for a playoff spot in the Championship.

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]]> Southampton Triumphs Over Leicester City in FA Cup Fourth Round https://newsduniya24.in/southampton-triumphs-over-leicester-city-in-fa-cup-fourth-round/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:42:07 +0000 https://newsduniya24.in/southampton-triumphs-over-leicester-city-in-fa-cup-fourth-round/ Southampton eliminated Leicester City from the FA Cup with a dramatic late winner, compounding Leicester's struggles in the league.

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Southampton defeated Leicester City in the FA Cup fourth round, eliminating the 2021 champions from the competition. The match, held at St Mary’s Stadium, saw Southampton take the lead just before halftime with a penalty converted by Cyle Larin, following a foul by Caleb Okoli on Sam Edozie. Leicester equalized shortly after the break with an overhead kick from Oliver Skipp. However, Southampton secured victory with a late header from substitute Bree in the second half of extra time.

Why It Matters

This victory is significant for Southampton as it propels them into the next round of the FA Cup, showcasing their resilience and ability to perform under pressure. For Leicester City, the loss compounds their struggles, as they now find themselves in the Championship’s bottom three, following Blackburn’s win against QPR.

What’s Next

Leicester City will need to regroup quickly as they prepare to return to league action in a week’s time, facing the threat of relegation. Meanwhile, Southampton will look to build on this momentum as they aim for a strong finish in the Championship.

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