Southampton vs West Ham United Highlights - August 25, 2026

West Ham United beat Southampton 4-1 in EFL Cup on August 25, 2026. The match was played at St. Mary's Stadium.

Léo Scienza (10') scored for Southampton.

Joshua Ajala (41', 53'), Valentín Castellanos (75'), Jarrod Bowen (84') scored for West Ham United.

They had won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their previous five. Southampton arrived unbeaten in 3.

Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats.

Léo Scienza put one away for Southampton (10').

Shortly afterwards, Keiber Lamadrid could not find the target for West Ham United (14').

Joël Piroe saw a shot blocked (15'). Moments later, Max Kilman sent an effort off target for West Ham United (16').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Joël Piroe’s effort (21'). Soon after, Joël Piroe tested the goalkeeper for West Ham United (22').

Cameron Bragg was booked for Southampton (26'). Shortly afterwards, Léo Scienza forced a save for Southampton on 30 minutes.

The referee cautioned Léo Scienza of Southampton on 34 minutes. Lewis Orford picked out Joshua Ajala, who scored for West Ham United (41').

After the break, a block denied Divine Mukasa on 46 minutes. Joshua Ajala scored for West Ham United on 53 minutes.

Moments later, Divin Mubama saw a shot blocked (57'). A block denied Divine Mukasa on 61 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Finn Azaz’s effort (74'). Soon after, Jarrod Bowen tested the goalkeeper for West Ham United (74').

Valentín Castellanos scored for West Ham United on 75 minutes after a pass from Joël Veltman.

Samuel Edozie forced a save for Southampton on 83 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Lewis Orford picked out Jarrod Bowen, who scored for West Ham United (84').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Manor Solomon’s effort (90'+3'). Substitutions: Southampton 5, West Ham United 5.

Southampton controlled 57.7% of possession. Southampton had 12 shots with 5 on target, while West Ham United had 18 and 8.

Goalkeeper saves: Southampton 4, West Ham United 3. Corners: Southampton 2, West Ham United 5.

Southampton completed the most passes, 600 in total at 88.7% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.