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Southampton vs West Ham

St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton27 December 2018 at 19:45
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Referee: Craig Pawson

Match Events

Southampton
West Ham
Kick Off
Half Time
N. Redmond
50′
55′
G. DianganaA. Carroll
59′
Felipe Anderson

assist: M. Antonio

D. IngsS. Long
62′
Matt Targett66′
78′
Lucas PérezM. Noble
M. YoshidaC. Austin
80′
Jan Bednarek83′
M. LeminaM. Elyounoussi
87′
90+2′
R. SnodgrassA. Masuaku
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal5
3Shots off Goal6
11Total Shots16
3Blocked Shots5
7Shots insidebox9
4Shots outsidebox7
10Fouls3
4Corner Kicks6
4Offsides2
45%Ball Possession55%
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves4
409Total passes487
314Passes accurate376
77%Passes %77%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Southampton is 6.80, compared to — for West Ham. 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 A. McCarthy (6.89), while West Ham's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Southampton deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against West Ham'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 Ham'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 Ham 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 70% for Southampton and —% for West Ham. 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 Ham. 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 35.0 (youngest: Oriol Romeu (34), oldest: A. McCarthy (36)), while West Ham average 40.0 (youngest: Ł. Fabiański (40), oldest: Ł. Fabiański (40)). 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 7 league appearances each, versus 0 for West Ham. 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.

Southampton3-4-2-14-2-3-1West Ham
GKDEFMIDFWD
1McCarthy3Yoshida4Vesterg.35Bednarek33Targett43Valery14Romeu17Armstro.22Redmond18Lemina9Ings1Fabiańs.21Ogbonna3Cresswe.23Diop11Snodgra.30Antonio14Obiang8Anderson45Diangana41Rice27Pérez

Substitutes

Coach: R. Hasenhüttl

Substitutes

Coach: M. Pellegrini

SouthamptonPosition StrengthWest Ham
6.80
Avg Rating
6.89Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.72Midfielder (4 v 5)
0G 0A0G 0A
Southampton3-4-2-1
1GoalkeeperA. McCarthy6.9
3DefenderM. Yoshida
4DefenderJ. Vestergaard
35DefenderJ. Bednarek
33MidfielderM. Targett
43MidfielderY. Valery
14MidfielderOriol Romeu6.7
18MidfielderM. Lemina
17ForwardS. Armstrong
22ForwardN. Redmond
9ForwardD. Ings
West Ham4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperŁ. Fabiański
21DefenderA. Ogbonna
3DefenderA. Cresswell
23DefenderI. Diop
30DefenderM. Antonio
11MidfielderR. Snodgrass
14MidfielderPedro Obiang
8MidfielderFelipe Anderson
45MidfielderG. Diangana
41MidfielderD. Rice
27ForwardLucas Pérez

Match Summary

West Ham defeated Southampton 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2018. Goals were scored by N. Redmond 50′, Felipe Anderson 53′, Felipe Anderson 59′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Southampton had 45% possession while West Ham held 55%. Southampton had 11 shots (5 on target) compared to 16 (5 on target) for West Ham. Southampton made 3 substitutions, West Ham made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Southampton vs West Ham Head to Head Results

26 stretnutí
Southampton
7
wins
Drawn
8
West Ham
11
wins
Total goals
63 · 2.4/match
Both scored
13/26 · 50%
Over 2.5
13/26 · 50%

Recent Form

Southampton

WDLDWW

West Ham

LLWDWD

Match Prediction

Southampton

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

West Ham

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or West Ham

37%Form63%
45%Attack55%
36%Defence64%
60%Head-to-head40%

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.

Southampton1wins
4draws10 meetings
West Ham5wins

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 (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (43%) — the odds may underestimate West Ham.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.2%

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 43.9%Draw 28.7%Away 30.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.253.403.20
Max2.303.563.32
Market favourite:Southampton · Slight favourite

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 market43.0%27.5%29.5%
Public market42.5%27.9%29.6%

Southampton vs West Ham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

West Ham
Result vs. Market: Southampton (44%)

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.

SouthamptonHalf-time:00West Ham
11Shots16
5Shots on target5

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: Southampton

W 269D 243L 408
Over 2.549
Goals scored1086

Away Record: West Ham

W 380D 289L 476
Over 2.551
Goals scored1425

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026