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West Ham vs Southampton

London Stadium, London31 March 2018 at 15:00
30
Referee: Jonathan Moss

Match Events

West Ham
Southampton
Kick Off
M. AntonioE. Fernandes
9′
João Mário

assist: C. Kouyaté

13′
M. Arnautović
17′
M. Arnautović

assist: A. Masuaku

45+4′
Half Time
46′
M. GabbiadiniS. Long
54′Mario Lemina
59′Jack Stephens
67′
N. RedmondS. Boufal
80′Dušan Tadić
M. ArnautovićJ. Hugill
80′
83′
C. AustinG. Carrillo
C. KouyatéJ. Cullen
89′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal0
4Shots off Goal5
12Total Shots9
3Blocked Shots4
8Shots insidebox6
4Shots outsidebox3
9Fouls16
5Corner Kicks9
1Offsides0
48%Ball Possession52%
0Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves2
374Total passes404
261Passes accurate293
70%Passes %73%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for West Ham is —, compared to 6.95 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 J. Stephens (7.01).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of West Ham 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 Ham deploy 3 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 Ham field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Southampton's 4 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

West Ham start 3 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 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 Ham's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 5 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 33.5 (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 Ham's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 20 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 Ham3-4-2-14-4-2Southampton
GKDEFMIDFWD
25Hart5Zabaleta21Ogbonna3Cresswe.26Masuaku16Noble8Kouyaté30Antonio18Mário41Rice7Arnauto.13McCarthy21Bertrand2Soares5Stephens6Hoedt11Tadić22Redmond18Lemina23Højbjerg10Austin20Gabbiad.

Substitutes

Coach: D. Moyes

Substitutes

Coach: M. Hughes

West HamPosition StrengthSouthampton
Avg Rating
6.95
Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.89
0G 0A0G 0A
Defender (3 v 4)7.01
0G 0A2G 0A
West Ham3-4-2-1
25GoalkeeperJ. Hart
21DefenderA. Ogbonna
3DefenderA. Cresswell
41DefenderD. Rice
5MidfielderP. Zabaleta
26MidfielderA. Masuaku
16MidfielderM. Noble
8MidfielderC. Kouyaté
30ForwardM. Antonio
18ForwardJoão Mário
7ForwardM. Arnautović
Southampton4-4-2
13GoalkeeperA. McCarthy6.9
21DefenderR. Bertrand
2DefenderCédric Soares
5DefenderJ. Stephens7.02G
6DefenderW. Hoedt
11MidfielderD. Tadić
22MidfielderN. Redmond
18MidfielderM. Lemina
23MidfielderP. Højbjerg
10ForwardC. Austin
20ForwardM. Gabbiadini

Match Summary

West Ham defeated Southampton 3:0. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by João Mário 13′, M. Arnautović 17′, M. Arnautović 45′. 3 yellow cards were shown. West Ham had 48% possession while Southampton held 52%. West Ham had 12 shots (5 on target) compared to 9 (0 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
11
wins
Drawn
8
Southampton
7
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

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Southampton

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Southampton

38%Form63%
56%Attack44%
36%Defence64%
40%Head-to-head60%

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 (33%) — the odds may underestimate West Ham.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.6%

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 35.1%Draw 31.3%Away 38.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.703.102.60
Max2.973.252.66
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 market33.0%30.2%36.8%
Public market34.9%29.0%36.2%
Δ1.9%1.2%0.7%

West Ham vs Southampton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

West Ham
Result vs. Market: Southampton (38%)

Result differed from 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:30Southampton
13Shots9
5Shots on target0

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