Josh Ayala scores twice as West Ham leads Southampton 4-1 in cup clash
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:41 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
West Ham United came from behind to lead Southampton 4-1 in the Carabao Cup second round at St. Mary's Stadium on August 25. Southampton opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a goal from Leo Scienza, but West Ham equalized shortly before halftime through Josh Ayala. Ayala then scored again shortly after the break, before Taty Castellanos and Jarrod Bowen added to the tally in the second half. The match remains live as the second half unfolds.
- •Southampton led 1-0 after Leo Scienza's goal in the 10th minute.
- •Josh Ayala scored twice on his professional debut for West Ham.
- •Taty Castellanos and Jarrod Bowen contributed with goals in the second half.
- •The match is ongoing at St. Mary's Stadium.
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Ayala bags brace as West Ham beat Southampton in Carabao Cup
"Teenager Josh Ayala scored twice on his full professional debut as West Ham came from behind to thrash Championship rivals Southampton 4-1 in the Carabao Cup. Nuno Espirito Santo made it clear a cup run was not his priority by fielding a team made up of four teenagers and three 20-year-olds among eight changes from Saturday's home defeat by Charlton.
"Teenager Josh Ayala scored twice on his full professional debut as West Ham came from behind to thrash Championship rivals Southampton 4-1 in the Carabao Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 9:33 PMAyala bags brace as West Ham beat Southampton in Carabao Cup
Teenager Josh Ayala scored twice on his full professional debut as West Ham came from behind to thrash Championship rivals Southampton 4-1 in the Carabao Cup. Nuno Espirito Santo made it clear a cup run was not his priority by fielding a team made up of four teenagers and three 20-year-olds among eight changes from Saturday's home defeat by Charlton.
- Sky Sports—West Ham hit back to thump four past Southampton
Teenager Josh Ayala scored twice on his full professional debut as West Ham came from behind to thrash Championship rivals Southampton 4-1 in the Carabao Cup.
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