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Southampton vs West Brom

St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton31 December 2016 at 15:00
Referee: Mike Jones

Match Events

Southampton
West Brom
Kick Off
Virgil van Dijk32′
36′Allan Nyom
S. Long

assist: D. Tadić

41′
43′
M. Phillips

assist: H. Robson-Kanu

Half Time
46′
A. NyomJ. McClean
50′
H. Robson-Kanu

assist: M. Phillips

52′Hal Robson-Kanu
P. HøjbjergJ. Rodriguez
52′
53′
N. ChadliJ. Morrison
72′
H. Robson-KanuS. Rondón
D. TadićJ. Sims
74′
75′Craig Dawson
R. MartinaJ. Ward-Prowse
75′
Sofiane Boufal77′
Virgil van Dijk89′
Virgil van Dijk89′
Full Time

Match Statistics

1Shots on Goal3
7Shots off Goal3
10Total Shots7
2Blocked Shots1
5Shots insidebox3
5Shots outsidebox4
13Fouls17
8Corner Kicks3
1Offsides1
67%Ball Possession33%
3Yellow Cards3
1Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves0
572Total passes278
475Passes accurate175
83%Passes %63%

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 3 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 3 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.

Southampton4-3-34-2-3-1West Brom
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Forster3Yoshida15Martina17Dijk8Davis11Tadić14Romeu23Højbjerg19Boufal38McQueen7Long1Foster23McAuley6Evans2Nyom25Dawson24Fletcher5Yacob11Brunt4Robson-.22Chadli10Phillips

Substitutes

Coach: C. Puel

Substitutes

Coach: T. Pulis

SouthamptonPosition StrengthWest Brom
6.72
Avg Rating
6.72Midfielder (3 v 5)
0G 0A0G 0A
Southampton4-3-3
1GoalkeeperF. Forster
3DefenderM. Yoshida
15DefenderR. Martina
17DefenderV. van Dijk
38DefenderS. McQueen
8MidfielderS. Davis
14MidfielderOriol Romeu6.7
23MidfielderP. Højbjerg
11ForwardD. Tadić
19ForwardS. Boufal
7ForwardS. Long
West Brom4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperB. Foster
23DefenderG. McAuley
6DefenderJ. Evans
2DefenderA. Nyom
25DefenderC. Dawson
24MidfielderD. Fletcher
5MidfielderC. Yacob
11MidfielderC. Brunt
22MidfielderN. Chadli
10MidfielderM. Phillips
4ForwardH. Robson-Kanu

Match Summary

West Brom defeated Southampton 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by S. Long 41′, M. Phillips 43′, H. Robson-Kanu 50′. 6 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Southampton had 67% possession while West Brom held 33%. Southampton had 10 shots (1 on target) compared to 7 (3 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
12
wins
Drawn
4
West Brom
4
wins
Total goals
42 · 2.1/match
Both scored
6/20 · 30%
Over 2.5
8/20 · 40%

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

54%Form46%
45%Attack55%
43%Defence57%
62%Head-to-head38%

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