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West Brom vs Southampton

The Hawthorns, West Bromwich3 February 2018 at 15:00

Match Events

West Brom
Southampton
Kick Off
Ahmed Hegazi

assist: C. Brunt

4′
Gareth Barry22′
40′
M. Lemina

assist: S. Boufal

43′
J. Stephens

assist: J. Ward-Prowse

Half Time
55′
J. Ward-Prowse
C. YacobO. Burke
62′
D. SturridgeJ. Rodriguez
62′
S. Rondón

assist: C. Brunt

72′
75′
G. CarrilloS. Long
A. NyomJ. McClean
77′
85′
S. BoufalP. Højbjerg
88′
D. TadićN. Redmond
Matt Phillips90′
90′Ryan Bertrand
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal5
4Shots off Goal5
9Total Shots13
2Blocked Shots3
4Shots insidebox7
5Shots outsidebox6
12Fouls10
5Corner Kicks7
1Offsides2
38%Ball Possession62%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves1
322Total passes522
214Passes accurate404
66%Passes %77%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for West Brom is —, compared to 6.87 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 Brom's highest-rated starter is —, while Southampton's best-rated player is J. Stephens (7.01).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of West Brom have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Southampton's starters account for 2 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by J. Stephens (2G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

West Brom deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Southampton's 4-man backline averaging 7.01. 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 Brom field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Southampton's 5 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 Brom start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 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 Brom and 77% 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 Brom's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 7 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 Brom's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Southampton average 33.7 (youngest: J. Stephens (31), oldest: A. McCarthy (36)). 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 Brom's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 15 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 Brom4-4-24-2-3-1Southampton
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Foster23McAuley2Nyom25Dawson26Hegazi18Barry5Yacob11Brunt10Phillips15Sturrid.9Rondón13McCarthy21Bertrand2Soares5Stephens6Hoedt11Tadić14Romeu18Lemina16Ward-Pr.19Boufal9Carrillo

Substitutes

Coach: A. Pardew

Substitutes

Coach: M. Pellegrino

West BromPosition StrengthSouthampton
Avg Rating
6.87
Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.89
0G 0A0G 0A
Defender (4 v 4)7.01
0G 0A2G 0A
Midfielder (4 v 5)6.72
0G 0A0G 0A
West Brom4-4-2
1GoalkeeperB. Foster
23DefenderG. McAuley
2DefenderA. Nyom
25DefenderC. Dawson
26DefenderAhmed Hegazi
18MidfielderG. Barry
5MidfielderC. Yacob
11MidfielderC. Brunt
10MidfielderM. Phillips
15ForwardD. Sturridge
9ForwardS. Rondón
Southampton4-2-3-1
13GoalkeeperA. McCarthy6.9
21DefenderR. Bertrand
2DefenderCédric Soares
5DefenderJ. Stephens7.02G
6DefenderW. Hoedt
11MidfielderD. Tadić
14MidfielderOriol Romeu6.7
18MidfielderM. Lemina
16MidfielderJ. Ward-Prowse
19MidfielderS. Boufal
9ForwardG. Carrillo

Match Summary

Southampton defeated West Brom 3:2. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by Ahmed Hegazi 4′, M. Lemina 40′, J. Stephens 43′, J. Ward-Prowse 55′, S. Rondón 72′. 3 yellow cards were shown. West Brom had 38% possession while Southampton held 62%. West Brom had 9 shots (3 on target) compared to 13 (5 on target) for Southampton. West Brom made 3 substitutions, Southampton made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

West Brom vs Southampton Head to Head Results

20 stretnutí
West Brom
5
wins
Drawn
4
Southampton
11
wins
Total goals
40 · 2.0/match
Both scored
6/20 · 30%
Over 2.5
8/20 · 40%

Recent Form

West Brom

LDWWDD

Southampton

WDLDWW

Match Prediction

West Brom

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Southampton

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Southampton

56%Form44%
50%Attack50%
46%Defence54%
29%Head-to-head71%

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: West Brom

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