southampton were drawn in the third round of the 1933–34 fa cup against third division south side northampton town at the dell. the cobblers opened the scoring after 25 minutes and held onto their lead until half-time, before ted drake equalised four minutes after the break to force a replay at the county ground four days later. northampton, described by southampton club historians as "much the better team on the day", defeated the visiting saints by a single goal, eliminating them in the third round for the sixth season in a row, extending the club's worst run in the tournament.