Southampton vs West Ham: Match Preview

Southampton and West Ham are both looking to rebuild after being relegated from the Premier League last season. The Saints finished bottom of the top flight and once again find themselves in the Championship, continuing their recent pattern of moving between England’s top two divisions. West Ham’s relegation was far more unexpected, and the Hammers will now be determined to secure an immediate return to the Premier League.

Southampton’s Championship campaign began with a 1-2 loss to Watford, but they responded impressively by defeating Stoke City 3-1. They currently have three points from their opening two league fixtures. West Ham, meanwhile, started with a 2-2 draw against Burnley before suffering a surprising 1-2 defeat to Charlton. Both teams have already progressed in the League Cup, with West Ham beating Portsmouth 3-1 and Southampton overcoming Worcester 2-0.

Match Facts & H2H

Southampton have suffered just one defeat in their last 10 matches.

The Saints have found the net in seven consecutive games.

West Ham have lost three of their previous 10 fixtures.

Both teams have scored in each of West Ham’s last four matches.

The latest meeting between the sides ended in a 1-1 draw.

Probable Line-ups

Southampton: Peretz — Bree, Wood, Stephens, Manning — Matsuki, Bragg — Fellows, Dobbin, Scienza — Mubama

West Ham: Hermansen — Walker-Peters, Veltman, Kilman, Scarles — Bowen, Orford, Ward-Prowse, Solomon — Castellanos, Piroe

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