WBA vs SOU
Match Centre
WBA vs SOU As It Happened
Key moments so far
- Tadić curls just wide of the target
- Long's header skims past the post
- Clasie opens the scoring for Saints
- Forster denies Rondon from point-blank range
That's it!
Jordy Clasie's first-half strike and Fraser Forster's late heroics earn Saints the win. Seven points out of nine... not a bad week! 😏
16.55What a save!
Craig Dawson's volley from close range is punched clear by the left hand of Fraser Forster before Allan Nyom blasts the rebound over. What a stop!
Added time!
Five minutes has been added on here at the Hawthorns.
Southampton substitution: Harrison Reed replaces Jordy Clasie
Goalscorer Jordy Clasie makes way for Harrison Reed.
It could be a nervy final few...
West Brom are really pushing forward and throwing balls into the box here, but Saints are standing firm.
Fantastic support 👏
2,289 of you made the trip up north for the game today. Thank you once again for your fantastic support!
The boss 👊
Claude Puel watches on from the touchline at the Hawthorns as we enter the closing stages of the match.
Southampton substitution: Sam McQueen replaces Ryan Bertrand
Claude Puel brings Sam McQueen on to replace Ryan Bertand.
Inches wide!
Dušan Tadić curls a fine effort towards goal, but it grazes the outside of Ben Foster's far post. So, so close!
West Bromwich Albion substitution: Hal Robson-Kanu replaces Darren Fletcher
Hal Robson-Kanu comes on for Darren Fletcher in West Brom's final change of the afternoon.
Redmond lets fire...
Nathan Redmond shifts the ball out of his feet and rifles a strike at goal from the corner of the penalty area but it is easily held by Ben Foster.
West Bromwich Albion substitution: James McClean replaces Matt Phillips
Another change for Tony Pulis and West Brom, as Matt Phillips makes way for James McClean.
Yoshida picks a pass
Maya Yoshida brings the ball forward early in the second half.
West Bromwich Albion substitution: Chris Brunt replaces Gareth McAuley
Tony Pulis makes the first change of the afternoon, as Gareth McAuley is replaced by Chris Brunt.
Yellow Card for Matt Phillips (West Bromwich Albion)
Matt Phillips picks up a booking for a late tackle on Jordy Clasie.
We are back under way...
The action has restarted here at the Hawthorns.
Excellent first half 😇
Jordy Clasie's first Premier League goal gives Saints the advantage at the break - and it's no less than they deserve!
So close!
Shane Long meets Nathan Redmond's teasing cross inside the penalty area, but his stooping header skims past the post.
Where's the camera man, Dušan? 🤔
Jordy Clasie is mobbed after putting Saints ahead at the Hawthorns.
What a save!
Fraser Forster does superbly to deny Salomon Rondon's header from point-blank range. That was a free header at the back post for the Baggies target man...
Yellow Card for Jonny Evans (West Bromwich Albion)
Jonny Evans chops down Nathan Redmond on the edge of the West Brom penalty area.
Get in there!
Dušan Tadić tees up Jordy Clasie on the edge of the penalty area and he rifles in his first league goal for Saints.
GOOOAL!!!
Jordy Clasie (25’) | 0 – 1
Chance for the hosts
Solomon Rondon knocks a header down to James Morrison who strikes from the edge of the penalty area, but Fraser Forster gets down well to beat the ball away.
Swift counter
Jack Stephens prevents a dangerous-looking West Brom attack and then sends Nathan Redmond on the counter. He then tees up Dušan Tadić in the area, but his shot is deflected behind for a corner.
Heads up!
Bright start
A good start here for Saints - they are enjoying plenty of possession but are yet to create their first real chance of the afternoon.
We're off!
We are under way here at the Hawthorns...
Opposition view
Here's what West Brom manager Tony Pulis has had to say ahead of today's clash.
14.55Almost time 💪
The Saints players go through their final preparations at the Hawthorns!
14.5214.42it was a huge three points for us the other night - we want to come here now and do the same. But we are under no illusions how hard the game will be today.
fraser forster
The lads are here! 😇
Watch as the players arrive at the Hawthorns ahead of this afternoon's Premier League match against West Bromwich Albion.
14.13Southampton's line-up revealed!
Starting XI: Forster, Cédric, Stephens, Yoshida (c), Bertrand, Clasie, Højbjerg, Ward-Prowse, Tadić, Redmond, Long.
Team news coming soon
Not long to wait now... We'll have the Saints line-up here for you at 2pm BST!
13.46Ward-Prowse looks to West Brom
We grabbed a few words with James Ward-Prowse in the build-up to today's game. Hear what he had to say.
13.1712.53we know the importance of oriol, but we have clasie and højbjerg, who have trained very well.
claude puelon romeu's two-game ban
Saints put finishing touches on preparations
Our cameras were in place for Saints' final training session ahead of West Brom. Check out some of our best images from it.
12.30Puel previews today's game
Watch as we caught up with Saints boss Claude Puel in his office at Staplewood to talk about this afternoon's match.
12.17Check out our preparations
The lads have been busy at the training ground over the past few days, following the win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday. Watch some of them getting to work.
12.02It's matchday!
Southampton are on the road today, as we visit West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League. Stick with us for build-up, match updates and live commentary.
WBA vs SOU Line Ups
West Bromwich Albion
| 1 |
Ben Foster (GK)
|
|---|---|
| 25 |
Craig Dawson
|
| 6 |
Jonny Evans
|
| 2 |
Nyom
|
| 23 |
Gareth McAuley
Chris Brunt (53′)
|
| 7 |
James Morrison
|
| 24 |
Darren Fletcher (C)
Hal Robson-Kanu (66′)
|
| 10 |
Matt Phillips
James McClean (62′)
|
| 22 |
Nacer Chadli
|
| 8 |
Jake Livermore
|
| 9 |
Salomón Rondón
|
Substitutes
| 12 |
Marc Wilson |
|---|---|
| 4 |
Hal Robson-Kanu |
| 13 |
Boaz Myhill |
| 47 |
Sam Field |
| 5 |
Claudio Yacob |
| 11 |
Chris Brunt |
| 14 |
James McClean |
Southampton
| 1 |
Fraser Forster (GK)
|
|---|---|
| 21 |
Ryan Bertrand
|
| 2 |
Cédric Soares
|
| 3 |
Maya Yoshida (C)
|
| 24 |
Jack Stephens
|
| 11 |
Dusan Tadic
|
| 22 |
Nathan Redmond
Josh Sims (71′)
|
| 4 |
Jordy Clasie
Harrison Reed (85′)
|
| 16 |
James Ward-Prowse
Sam McQueen (71′)
|
| 23 |
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
|
| 7 |
Shane Long
|
Substitutes
| 39 |
Josh Sims |
|---|---|
| 26 |
Jérémy Pied |
| 12 |
Martín Cáceres |
| 9 |
Jay Rodriguez |
| 40 |
Mouez Hassen |
| 18 |
Harrison Reed |
| 38 |
Sam McQueen |
WBA vs SOU Match Stats
Head to Head Stats
-
Possession (%)4258
-
Shots1710
-
Shots on target63
-
Corners73
-
Passes Complete280448
