Southampton beats West Ham 3-2 at London Stadium
Southampton won 3-2 over West Ham United in a Championship match, moving into sixth place and staying close to promotion spots.
Key points
- Kuryu Matsuki scored after two minutes to give Southampton an early lead.
- James Bree added a second goal from a tight angle.
- West Ham’s Kyle Walker‑Peters and Lewis Dobbin each scored, but Tomas Soucek sealed the win in injury time.
- The victory places Southampton sixth, two points behind West Ham in the table.
- West Ham remains one point off the automatic promotion places.
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Southampton faced West Ham United at the London Stadium in matchday 12 of the Championship.
The Saints secured a 3-2 victory over the Hammers.
Kuryu Matsuki gave Southampton an early lead after just two minutes.
James Bree extended the lead with a stunning strike from a tight angle.
West Ham reduced the deficit when Kyle Walker-Peters scored with a shot into the top left-hand corner.
Lewis Dobbin added a second goal for West Ham from close range.
In injury time, Tomas Soucek, who came off the bench, scored to restore Southampton’s two‑goal advantage.
The win moved Tonda Eckert’s side up to sixth place in the Championship table, two points behind third‑placed West Ham, who remain one point off the automatic promotion spots.
Your questions, answered
Who scored for Southampton in the match against West Ham?
Kuryu Matsuki, James Bree, and Tomas Soucek scored for Southampton.
How did West Ham respond to Southampton’s early lead?
Kyle Walker‑Peters and Lewis Dobbin each scored for West Ham to reduce the deficit.
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