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West Ham vs Southampton

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West Ham host Southampton in the Championship on 24 October, with Michael Salisbury appointed referee. West Ham Zone says Keiber Lamadrid is unlikely to feature, while Southampton have fitness concerns over Flynn Downes and Cyle Larin. None is confirmed out.

No-Guff Summary

  • West Ham host Southampton on 24 October, with Michael Salisbury appointed referee.
  • West Ham Zone says Keiber Lamadrid is unlikely to feature, but reports no diagnosis or confirmed absence.
  • Southampton manager Tonda Eckert says Flynn Downes could still be fit despite an ankle injury. Claret&Hugh reports Southampton hope Cyle Larin will recover after he was forced off against Bolton. Neither is ruled out.
Development Updated

Salisbury appointed referee for Southampton match

Michael Salisbury will referee West Ham's Championship match at home to Southampton on Saturday. Scott Ledger and Matthew Wilkes will be his assistants, with Harry Wager as fourth official.

Sources

  • West Ham Official (opens in a new tab) — Confirms Michael Salisbury will referee West Ham’s Saturday EFL Championship fixture against Southampton, with Scott Ledger and Matthew Wilkes as assistants and Harry Wager as fourth official.