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West Ham faces Southampton aiming for unbeaten run in Championship clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 5:25 AM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

West Ham faces Southampton aiming for unbeaten run in Championship clash

Summary

West Ham hosts Southampton on Saturday at 3pm BST as both teams seek to improve their standings in the Championship. West Ham comes off a 1-0 away win against the league leaders, intending to stretch their unbeaten streak to 10 matches. Southampton, sitting eighth in the league, is aiming to close the gap after a recent draw against Bolton where they were denied a penalty. The last encounter between these teams saw West Ham secure a surprising 4-1 win in the Carabao Cup. Team news shows no new injuries for West Ham, while Southampton anticipates possible returns for Flynn Downes and Cyle Larin.

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Status Watch

•West Ham is second in the Championship, scoring 30 goals in 11 matches.
•Southampton sits eighth in the table with 17 points, adjusted for a points deduction.
•James Ward-Prowse faces West Ham for the first time since leaving in summer.
•Keiber Lamadrid is a doubt for West Ham due to a knee injury.
•Southampton's Downes and Larin are both being assessed for match fitness.

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5:25 AMYahoo Sports — Preview: West Ham look to extend unbeaten run against promotion rivals Southampton

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Southampton travel to Stratford on Saturday to face an in-form West Ham side aiming for a 10-game unbeaten run.West Ham come into the game off an impressive 1-0 away win at league leaders, thanks to a...
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