 Southampton 's fifth round match was against Norwich City at home on 5 February 2003 . Two goals in the space of three minutes , scored by Svensson and Tessem was enough to take the team into the quarter @-@ finals . Southampton defender Claus Lundekvam was pleased with the win and said following the match : " When you get to this stage in the competition you have to believe you can win it . " The club then faced Wolverhampton Wanderers at home in the following round . Former Wolves player Chris Marsden gave Southampton the lead in the 56th minute and with nine minutes remaining of normal time , the team added a second goal when Tessem 's shot took a deflection off Paul Butler 's legs to go inside the goal net . The victory meant Southampton reached the semi @-@ finals of the FA Cup for the first time in 17 years . At Villa Park , Southampton played First Division team Watford on 13 April 2003 . Brett Ormerod opened the scoring two minutes before half time and set up the second goal which the ball was taken over the line by Watford defender Paul Robinson . Despite Marcus Gayle scoring a late header to half the scoreline Southampton won the match . 
