**Southampton Stuns Fulham to Reach FA Cup Quarter-Finals, Deals Blow to Marco Silva** It was a day of upset in the English FA Cup as Championship side Southampton pulled off a major shock by defeating Premier League team Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage. The lone goal came in the dying minutes of the match, courtesy of Ross Stewart's penalty kick. Fulham manager Marco Silva took a gamble by making nine changes to his team following their 1-0 loss to West Ham in the Premier League earlier in the week. However, his decision backfired, and the team paid the price for it. Southampton's win marked their first trip to the FA Cup quarter-finals since 2022, a remarkable achievement for a team that was relegated from the Premier League last season. This victory was a fitting tribute to the club's greatest day in history - 50 years ago, they won the FA Cup final against Manchester United, a feat that still inspires their current players. Southampton's current squad still has a long way to go to match the achievement of their predecessors, but they are on a roll, unbeaten in 10 games across all competitions. Their success sets them up for a shot at FA Cup glory and a place in the Championship play-offs. Meanwhile, other teams in the competition are also vying for a spot in the quarter-finals. On Sunday, Sunderland will face Port Vale, who are struggling at the bottom of League One, while Leeds will host Norwich in the second tier. West Ham will meet Brentford on Monday. The big guns, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Liverpool, have already secured their places in the quarter-finals. Southampton's win is a testament to their determination and grit, and they will look to build on this momentum as they continue their campaign in the FA Cup.