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Southampton vs West Brom

St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton21 October 2017 at 17:30
Referee: Graham Scott

Match Events

Southampton
West Brom
Kick Off
32′
J. EvansA. Nyom
Half Time
53′
G. BarryG. McAuley
67′Nacer Chadli
Oriol RomeuN. Redmond
69′
77′
N. ChadliM. Phillips
S. LongC. Austin
81′
D. TadićS. Boufal
81′
S. Boufal
85′
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal2
11Shots off Goal4
20Total Shots7
3Blocked Shots1
11Shots insidebox2
9Shots outsidebox5
10Fouls8
8Corner Kicks3
2Offsides1
65%Ball Possession35%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves5
589Total passes307
492Passes accurate206
84%Passes %67%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Southampton is 6.72, compared to — for West Brom. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Southampton's highest-rated starter is Oriol Romeu (6.72), while West Brom's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Southampton deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against West Brom's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Southampton field 4 midfielders averaging 6.72, versus West Brom's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Southampton start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for West Brom averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 78% for Southampton and —% for West Brom. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Southampton's starters have collected 2 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for West Brom. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Southampton's starting XI is 34.0 (youngest: Oriol Romeu (34), oldest: Oriol Romeu (34)), while West Brom average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Southampton's starters average 6 league appearances each, versus 0 for West Brom. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Southampton4-3-1-24-5-1West Brom
GKDEFMIDFWD
44Forster3Yoshida21Bertrand2Soares17Dijk8Davis11Tadić14Romeu18Lemina7Long20Gabbiad.1Foster6Evans3Gibbs25Dawson26Hegazi18Barry22Chadli8Livermo.20Krychow.19Rodrigu.9Rondón

Substitutes

Coach: M. Pellegrino

Substitutes

Coach: T. Pulis

SouthamptonPosition StrengthWest Brom
6.72
Avg Rating
6.72Midfielder (4 v 5)
0G 0A0G 0A
Southampton4-3-1-2
44GoalkeeperF. Forster
3DefenderM. Yoshida
21DefenderR. Bertrand
2DefenderCédric Soares
17DefenderV. van Dijk
8MidfielderS. Davis
11MidfielderD. Tadić
14MidfielderOriol Romeu6.7
18MidfielderM. Lemina
7ForwardS. Long
20ForwardM. Gabbiadini
West Brom4-5-1
1GoalkeeperB. Foster
6DefenderJ. Evans
3DefenderK. Gibbs
25DefenderC. Dawson
26DefenderAhmed Hegazi
18MidfielderG. Barry
22MidfielderN. Chadli
8MidfielderJ. Livermore
20MidfielderG. Krychowiak
19MidfielderJ. Rodriguez
9ForwardS. Rondón

Match Summary

Southampton defeated West Brom 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by S. Boufal 85′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Southampton had 65% possession while West Brom held 35%. Southampton had 20 shots (6 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for West Brom. Southampton made 3 substitutions, West Brom made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Southampton vs West Brom Head to Head Results

20 stretnutí
Southampton
11
wins
Drawn
4
West Brom
5
wins
Total goals
44 · 2.2/match
Both scored
7/20 · 35%
Over 2.5
9/20 · 45%

Recent Form

Southampton

WDLDWW

West Brom

LDWWDD

Match Prediction

Southampton

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

West Brom

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Southampton or draw

57%Form43%
50%Attack50%
53%Defence47%
50%Head-to-head50%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Southampton

W 269D 243L 408
Over 2.549
Goals scored1086

Away Record: West Brom

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026