Match report
Southampton Defeats West Brom 3-1 in Championship Clash
Southampton
3–1
FT
West Brom
May 17, 2024
Southampton defeated West Bromwich Albion 3-1 in an important Championship encounter. The Saints capitalized on early goals by W. Smallbone and Adam Armstrong to secure a victory that could significantly impact their season.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Southampton 3–1 West Bromwich Albion
- • Goals scored by W. Smallbone (49'), Adam Armstrong (78', Penalty at 86') for Southampton, C. Kipre (90+7') for West Bromwich Albion
- • Yellow cards issued to A. Mowatt and Y. M'Vila of West Brom
- • Substitutions made by both teams throughout the match, including key changes like D. Brooks and R. Fraser for Southampton
Lineups
Southampton
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 A. McCarthy (G)
- 2 K. Walker-Peters (D)
- 21 T. Harwood-Bellis (D)
- 35 J. Bednarek (D)
- 5 J. Stephens (D)
- 16 W. Smallbone (M)
- 4 F. Downes (M)
- 7 J. Aribo (M)
- 36 D. Brooks (F)
- 9 A. Armstrong (F)
- 26 R. Fraser (F)
Substitutes
- 3 R. Manning
- 23 S. Edozie
- 24 S. Charles
- 19 J. Rothwell
- 20 K. Sulemana
- 18 S. Mara
- 14 J. Bree
- 13 J. Lumley
- 11 R. Stewart
West Brom
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 24 A. Palmer (G)
- 2 D. Furlong (D)
- 5 K. Bartley (D)
- 4 C. Kipré (D)
- 3 C. Townsend (D)
- 35 O. Yokuşlu (M)
- 27 A. Mowatt (M)
- 31 T. Fellows (M)
- 11 G. Diangana (M)
- 23 M. Johnston (M)
- 7 J. Wallace (F)
Substitutes
- 22 Y. M'Vila
- 21 B. Thomas-Asante
- 19 J. Swift
- 20 A. Reach
- 17 A. Weimann
- 10 M. Phillips
- 33 J. Griffiths
- 6 S. Ajayi
- 14 N. Chalobah
Timeline
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49' Southampton Goal · Normal GoalW. Smallbone · Assist: D. Brooks -
64' West Brom subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Yokuşlu · On: Y. M'Vila -
64' West Brom subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Wallace · On: B. Thomas-Asante -
64' West Brom subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Diangana · On: John Swift -
66' Southampton subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Fraser · On: R. Manning -
73' West Brom subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Townsend · On: A. Reach -
74' Southampton subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Brooks · On: S. Edozie -
75' West Brom Card · Yellow CardA. MowattFoul
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78' Southampton Goal · Normal GoalAdam Armstrong · Assist: Flynn Downes -
82' West Brom Card · Yellow CardJohn SwiftFoul
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82' West Brom subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Mowatt · On: A. Weimann -
86' Southampton Goal · PenaltyAdam Armstrong -
89' West Brom Card · Yellow CardC. KipreArgument
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90'+4 West Brom Card · Yellow CardY. M'VilaArgument
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90'+7 West Brom Goal · Normal GoalC. Kipre · Assist: Michael Johnston -
90' Southampton subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Aribo · On: S. Charles -
90' Southampton subst · Substitution 4Off: W. Smallbone · On: J. Rothwell
Match Stats
| Stat | Southampton | West Brom |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 92% | 84% |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 8 |
| Corners | 3 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 567 | 290 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 4 |
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 523 | 243 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 7 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ W. Smallbone's goal in the 49th minute set the tone for Southampton, giving them a vital lead going into halftime.
- ▸ Adam Armstrong's brace, including a penalty at 86 minutes, solidified Southampton's victory and left West Brom chasing the game.