Match report

West Ham 8–0 Macclesfield: League Cup Thrashing

West Ham
West Ham
8–0
FT
Macclesfield
Macclesfield
Sep 26, 2018

West Ham thrashed Macclesfield Town 8-0 in their League Cup match, showcasing dominance from the outset. Michail Antonio scored early, followed by goals from R. Snodgrass, Lucas Pérez, and others, sealing a comprehensive victory over the League Two side.

Key Facts

  • • West Ham secured an 8-0 win against Macclesfield in the League Cup.
  • • Michail Antonio opened the scoring at minute 28, assisted by Declan Rice.
  • • R. Snodgrass and Lucas Pérez added goals in quick succession.
  • • Substitutions by both teams at various points did not affect West Ham's momentum.
  • • G. Diangana scored twice in the second half to close the scoring.

Lineups

West Ham

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 Adrián (G)
  • 21 A. Ogbonna (D)
  • 3 A. Cresswell (D)
  • 24 R. Fredericks (D)
  • 23 I. Diop (D)
  • 15 C. Sánchez (M)
  • 11 R. Snodgrass (M)
  • 30 M. Antonio (M)
  • 14 Pedro Obiang (M)
  • 45 G. Diangana (M)
  • 27 Lucas Pérez (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 D. Rice
  • 54 C. Coventry
  • 50 J. Powell
  • 26 A. Masuaku
  • 20 A. Yarmolenko
  • 4 F. Balbuena
  • 1 Ł. Fabiański

Macclesfield

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. O'Hara (G)
  • 4 K. Lowe (D)
  • 6 J. Grimes (D)
  • 3 D. Fitzpatrick (M)
  • 5 F. Kelleher (D)
  • 19 J. Pearson (D)
  • 18 C. Maycock (D)
  • 23 D. Whitaker (M)
  • 16 M. Napa (M)
  • 8 T. Marsh (F)
  • 10 H. Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 N. Blissett
  • 22 K. Arthur
  • 14 M. Welch-Hayes
  • 2 J. Hodgkiss
  • 25 L. Simpson
  • 9 S. Wilson
  • 20 P. Vincenti

Timeline

  1. West Ham
    10' West Ham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Carlos Sánchez · On: Declan Rice
  2. West Ham
    28' West Ham Goal · Normal Goal
    Michail Antonio · Assist: Declan Rice
  3. West Ham
    32' West Ham Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Snodgrass
  4. West Ham
    40' West Ham Goal · Normal Goal
    Lucas Pérez · Assist: A. Cresswell
  5. West Ham
    46' West Ham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pedro Obiang · On: Conor Coventry
  6. West Ham
    51' West Ham Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Fredericks · Assist: R. Snodgrass
  7. West Ham
    54' West Ham Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ogbonna · Assist: R. Snodgrass
  8. Macclesfield
    58' Macclesfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Harry Smith · On: N. Blissett
  9. Macclesfield
    58' Macclesfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Napa · On: K. Arthur
  10. West Ham
    60' West Ham Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Snodgrass · Assist: R. Fredericks
  11. West Ham
    62' West Ham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Michail Antonio · On: J. Powell
  12. West Ham
    67' West Ham Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Diangana · Assist: J. Powell
  13. Macclesfield
    68' Macclesfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Lowe · On: M. Welch-Hayes
  14. West Ham
    82' West Ham Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Diangana · Assist: J. Powell

Match Stats

Stat West Ham Macclesfield
Fouls 4 4
Pass Accuracy 90% 64%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 24 6
Corners 13 0
Total Passes 773 201
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 13 2
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 79% 21%
Accurate Passes 696 129
Shots Inside Box 20 5
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ West Ham's early goals by Michail Antonio and R. Snodgrass set the tone for the match, effectively ending any suspense.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitute players like Pedro Obiang and J. Powell further bolstered West Ham's attacking play, leading to more goals and a lopsided victory.