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West Ham vs Southampton

London Stadium, London25 September 2016 at 16:00
03
Referee: Jonathan Moss

Match Events

West Ham
Southampton
Kick Off
40′
C. Austin

assist: R. Bertrand

Half Time
M. LanziniS. Feghouli
46′
Mark Noble55′
Simone Zaza59′
62′
D. Tadić

assist: C. Austin

68′Virgil van Dijk
H. NordtveitA. Fletcher
71′
Álvaro Arbeloa72′
74′
C. AustinS. Long
80′
D. TadićJ. Ward-Prowse
M. NobleE. Fernandes
82′
Dimitri Payet89′
89′
Cédric SoaresR. Martina
90+2′
J. Ward-Prowse
Full Time

Match Statistics

1Shots on Goal9
7Shots off Goal5
13Total Shots18
5Blocked Shots4
7Shots insidebox15
6Shots outsidebox3
9Fouls14
6Corner Kicks2
0Offsides0
45%Ball Possession55%
5Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
6Goalkeeper Saves0
370Total passes472
286Passes accurate386
77%Passes %82%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for West Ham is —, compared to 6.72 for Southampton. 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. West Ham's highest-rated starter is —, while Southampton's best-rated player is Oriol Romeu (6.72).

Defensive Solidity

West Ham deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Southampton'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

West Ham field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Southampton's 4 rated 6.72. 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

West Ham start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Southampton 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 —% for West Ham and 78% for Southampton. 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

West Ham's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 2 for Southampton. 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 West Ham's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Southampton average 34.0 (youngest: Oriol Romeu (34), oldest: Oriol Romeu (34)). 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

West Ham's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 6 for Southampton. 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.

West Ham4-2-3-14-3-1-2Southampton
GKDEFMIDFWD
13Adrián5Arbeloa21Ogbonna2Reid27Payet16Noble4Nordtve.8Kouyaté30Antonio10Lanzini11Zaza1Forster6Fonte21Bertrand2Soares17Dijk8Davis11Tadić14Romeu22Redmond23Højbjerg10Austin

Substitutes

Coach: S. Bilić

Substitutes

Coach: C. Puel

West HamPosition StrengthSouthampton
Avg Rating
6.72
Midfielder (5 v 4)6.72
0G 0A0G 0A
West Ham4-2-3-1
13GoalkeeperAdrián
5DefenderArbeloa
21DefenderA. Ogbonna
2DefenderW. Reid
4DefenderH. Nordtveit
27MidfielderD. Payet
16MidfielderM. Noble
8MidfielderC. Kouyaté
30MidfielderM. Antonio
10MidfielderM. Lanzini
11ForwardS. Zaza
Southampton4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperF. Forster
6DefenderJosé Fonte
21DefenderR. Bertrand
2DefenderCédric Soares
17DefenderV. van Dijk
8MidfielderS. Davis
11MidfielderD. Tadić
14MidfielderOriol Romeu6.7
23MidfielderP. Højbjerg
22ForwardN. Redmond
10ForwardC. Austin

Match Summary

Southampton defeated West Ham 3:0. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by C. Austin 40′, D. Tadić 62′, J. Ward-Prowse 90′. 7 yellow cards were shown. West Ham had 45% possession while Southampton held 55%. West Ham had 13 shots (1 on target) compared to 18 (9 on target) for Southampton. West Ham made 3 substitutions, Southampton made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

West Ham vs Southampton Head to Head Results

26 stretnutí
West Ham
12
wins
Drawn
8
Southampton
6
wins
Total goals
63 · 2.4/match
Both scored
14/26 · 54%
Over 2.5
13/26 · 50%

Recent Form

West Ham

LLWDWD

Southampton

WDLDWW

Match Prediction

West Ham

35%

Home win

 

35%

Draw

Southampton

30%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : West Ham or draw

38%Form63%
64%Attack36%
32%Defence68%
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.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

West Ham5wins
4draws10 meetings
Southampton1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

1.9

Average goals per game

30%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (35%) — the odds may underestimate West Ham.

Market Summary

Margin: 2.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 35.6%Draw 30.5%Away 36.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.803.202.70
Max2.833.352.75
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market34.7%29.3%36.1%
Public market34.9%29.6%35.5%

West Ham vs Southampton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Southampton
Result vs. Market: Southampton (37%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

West HamHalf-time:01Southampton
13Shots18
1Shots on target9

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
19/04/25West Ham1–1Southampton1.49/4.47/6.50
26/12/24Southampton0–1West Ham3.28/3.51/2.19
02/04/23West Ham1–0Southampton1.74/3.70/4.94
16/10/22Southampton1–1West Ham2.95/3.41/2.42
26/12/21West Ham2–3Southampton1.84/3.79/4.16
11/09/21Southampton0–0West Ham2.90/3.41/2.46
23/05/21West Ham3–0Southampton1.70/3.96/4.94
29/12/20Southampton0–0West Ham2.18/3.52/3.37
29/02/20West Ham3–1Southampton2.71/3.57/2.53
14/12/19Southampton0–1West Ham1.92/3.85/3.81

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: West Ham

W 380D 289L 476
Over 2.551
Goals scored1425

Away Record: Southampton

W 269D 243L 408
Over 2.549
Goals scored1086

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026