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West Ham vs Southampton

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West Ham host Southampton in the Championship on 24 October after nine league matches unbeaten. Nuno Espírito Santo expects a tough test and wants more clean sheets.

Keiber Lamadrid is out for West Ham, while Southampton are still assessing Flynn Downes and Cyle Larin.

No-Guff Summary

  • West Ham host Southampton on 24 October after nine league matches unbeaten, including a 1-0 win at Swansea.
  • Nuno Espírito Santo says Southampton have a strong squad and wants West Ham to keep more clean sheets.
  • Keiber Lamadrid is out. Southampton are assessing Flynn Downes and Cyle Larin, while Tonda Eckert says Caspar Jander will be involved.
  • Manor Solomon says he is ready after illness. Michael Salisbury will referee.
Development Updated

Bowen one goal from reported Southampton scoring mark

Jarrod Bowen is one goal away from the outright scoring lead in West Ham–Southampton meetings, according to West Ham Zone. The outlet counts four for Bowen, level with Mark Noble, Marko Arnautović, Michail Antonio and Freddie Kanouté.

If Bowen scores on Saturday, he would reach five and lead that list alone. The head-to-head tally comes from West Ham Zone's account, so the milestone remains a reported possibility rather than a confirmed record.

Sources

  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Explains the West Ham and Southampton head-to-head records Jarrod Bowen and Kyle Walker-Peters could affect in their upcoming meeting, if they score, are booked or provide assists.