Match report

Southampton Defeats West Brom 3-1 in Championship Clash

Southampton
Southampton
3–1
FT
West Brom
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

  1. Southampton
    49' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Smallbone · Assist: D. Brooks
  2. West Brom
    64' West Brom subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Yokuşlu · On: Y. M'Vila
  3. West Brom
    64' West Brom subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Wallace · On: B. Thomas-Asante
  4. West Brom
    64' West Brom subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Diangana · On: John Swift
  5. Southampton
    66' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Fraser · On: R. Manning
  6. West Brom
    73' West Brom subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Townsend · On: A. Reach
  7. Southampton
    74' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Brooks · On: S. Edozie
  8. West Brom
    75' West Brom Card · Yellow Card
    A. Mowatt

    Foul

  9. Southampton
    78' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    Adam Armstrong · Assist: Flynn Downes
  10. West Brom
    82' West Brom Card · Yellow Card
    John Swift

    Foul

  11. West Brom
    82' West Brom subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Mowatt · On: A. Weimann
  12. Southampton
    86' Southampton Goal · Penalty
    Adam Armstrong
  13. West Brom
    89' West Brom Card · Yellow Card
    C. Kipre

    Argument

  14. West Brom
    90'+4 West Brom Card · Yellow Card
    Y. M'Vila

    Argument

  15. West Brom
    90'+7 West Brom Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Kipre · Assist: Michael Johnston
  16. Southampton
    90' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Aribo · On: S. Charles
  17. Southampton
    90' Southampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: 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.