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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.
West Ham World says avoiding defeat would give them a ten-match league run for the first time since 2016. Michael Salisbury will referee, while both sides have unresolved fitness questions.
No-Guff Summary
- West Ham host Southampton on 24 October after nine league matches unbeaten, including a 1-0 win at Swansea.
- West Ham World says a draw or win would make it ten unbeaten in the league for the first time since 2016.
- Michael Salisbury will referee. West Ham Zone says Keiber Lamadrid is unlikely to feature, while Southampton are assessing Flynn Downes and Cyle Larin.
Ward-Prowse's West Ham history before Southampton visit
Salisbury's West Ham record before Southampton visit
Michael Salisbury's previous West Ham games offer some lively history for Saturday, though no forecast. West Ham World counts three wins, two draws and three defeats in his eight appointments involving the club.
His latest two were a 3-2 win over Burnley and a 2-2 draw with Brighton. West Ham World says those matches produced 12 yellow cards and three penalties between them. Salisbury's appointment for Southampton is confirmed; what happens in this match is still to be played.
Sources
- West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Michael Salisbury will referee West Ham’s upcoming match against Southampton, and reviews his previous appointments involving both clubs.
- West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that the EFL appointed Michael Salisbury to referee West Ham’s upcoming match against Southampton, and argues the referee’s past record with West Ham could concern Jarrod Bowen.
- Football.London (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Michael Salisbury will referee West Ham’s Saturday Championship match against Southampton, and outlines his previous officiating record involving both clubs.