Round 34 Results 25/26
6 - 1
We Predicted
Man City vs Salford City
Final Score: 2 - 0
The Game Notes: This one has all the signs of a one-sided cup tie: City are at home at the Etihad in the FA Cup fourth round, and there’s a huge gap in level between the sides right now. They also met in this competition last season with City winning heavily, so it’s easy to see why another high-scoring home win is the expectation. Salford’s focus will likely be on staying competitive for as long as possible, but over 90 minutes the depth and control of the hosts should tell.
2 - 1
We Predicted
Southampton vs Leicester
Final Score: 1 - 1
The Game Notes: A 2-1 home win makes sense here: Southampton come into this cup tie with momentum after that dramatic comeback against the same opponent just days ago, and they get the return game at St Mary’s. Leicester’s recent run has been patchy and they’ve looked vulnerable when games get stretched, so it feels like Southampton can edge another close one. Expect a competitive cup atmosphere, but with the hosts doing just enough to get through.
2 - 1
We Predicted
Aston Villa vs Newcastle
Final Score: 1 - 3
The Game Notes: A 2-1 Villa win feels like the right call for this cup tie: they’ve been strong at Villa Park lately and just picked up a confidence-boosting win over Newcastle in the league not long ago. Newcastle still carry plenty of threat, so it doesn’t look like a walkover, but the home edge and current momentum point to Villa nicking a tight one.
1 - 0
We Predicted
Liverpool vs Brighton
Final Score: 3 - 0
The Game Notes: A 1-0 feels like a sensible call here: Liverpool have the home advantage at Anfield in a fourth-round tie and arrive with solid momentum, but they’re also managing a packed schedule, which can make cup games a bit tighter. Brighton are still competitive enough to keep this close, yet their recent inconsistency in the league suggests chances may be limited. All signs point to a controlled, narrow home win rather than a shootout.
1 - 3
We Predicted
Stoke vs Fulham
Final Score: 1 - 2
The Game Notes: A 1-3 away win looks a fair shout here: Fulham arrive as the top-flight side and, even with a mixed week, they’ve generally shown they can create chances against lower-league opposition. Stoke are usually competitive at home and should have moments, but the quality gap over 90 minutes in this kind of tie is hard to ignore. It feels like a game where Fulham’s control grows as it goes on, with Stoke still getting on the scoresheet.
4 - 0
We Predicted
Arsenal vs Wigan
Final Score: 4 - 0
The Game Notes: A 4-0 home win looks very believable here: this is a fourth-round tie at the Emirates against League One opposition, and the gap in quality and depth is pretty clear. Arsenal have also been in strong scoring form recently, while Wigan’s away record in this matchup historically has been tough. It feels like the kind of cup game where the home side can take control early and keep it comfortable.
