Arsenal see off third-tier side to reach FA Cup quarter-finals

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·7 March 2026

Arsenal see off third-tier side to reach FA Cup quarter-finals

Arsenal is in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. This Saturday, Mikel Arteta's team visited Mansfield Town, from the third division, and won 2-1 at Field Mill, in the tournament's round of 16. Madueke and Eze scored for the Gunners, while Evans scored for the hosts.

Tournament Situation

Now, Arsenal awaits to find out their opponent in the quarter-finals. The draw for the next phase of the FA Cup will take place next Monday (9).

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Match Summary

MANSFIELD TOWN 1 x 2 ARSENAL

Competition: FA Cup | Round of 16 Venue: Field Mill, in Mansfield Date: March 7, 2026 (Saturday) Time: 09:15 AM (Brasília time)

Goals

Noni Madueke, 41′ of the 1st half (Arsenal)
Will Evans, 05′ of the 2nd half (Mansfield Town)
Eberechi Eze, 21′ of the 2nd half (Arsenal)

How was the game?

Arsenal started the match pressing, but was stopped by a good performance from Roberts, who saved chances from Martinelli and Trossard in the opening minutes of the first half. The Gunners only opened the scoring at 39 minutes when Martinelli passed to Madueke, who shot first time and found the net.

After the break, however, Mansfield Town pushed forward. Evans took advantage of a mistake by Salmon in the midfield, made a good individual play, and scored past Arrizabalaga to equalize the game. With the score tied, Arteta brought on the starters and Arsenal pushed forward. At 21 minutes, Eze took a pass from Norgaard and shot into the top corner to put the Gunners ahead. Despite Arsenal's pressure until the end, the score remained the same until the final whistle.