FT Southampton 2 - 0
West Bromwich Albion
Commentary:
90+5' Southampton with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Southampton: 61%, West Bromwich: 39%.
90+4' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Southampton are trying to create something here.
90+3' Ryan Bertrand hand-balls.
90+3' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Hal Robson-Kanu fouls Jan Bednarek.
90+1' Goal kick for Southampton.
90' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Dangerous challenge by Ryan Bertrand from Southampton. Dara O'Shea on the receiving end of that.
90' Ball possession: Southampton: 62%, West Bromwich: 38%.
90' Safe hands from Sam Johnstone as he comes out and claims the ball
90' Ryan Bertrand swings in a cross from the free kick.
89' Sam Field fouls James Ward-Prowse.
89' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
89' Conor Townsend relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Danny Ings puts in a cross...
88' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' Shane Long from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
87' Safe hands from Alex McCarthy as he comes out and claims the ball
87' Matheus Pereira swings in a cross from the free kick.
87' Ryan Bertrand fouls Matheus Pereira.
86' West Bromwich are trying to create something here.
86' Goal kick for Southampton.
85' West Bromwich with a potentially dangerous attack.
85' Ball possession: Southampton: 63%, West Bromwich: 37%.
85' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' Shane Long is penalised for pushing Dara O'Shea.
84' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' Che Adams is leaving the field to be replaced by Shane Long in a tactical substitution.
83' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' Sam Johnstone relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
82' Ryan Bertrand from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
82' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' A shot by Oriol Romeu is blocked.
82' Hal Robson-Kanu relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
81' A header from Jan Bednarek is parried out for a corner by the keeper
81' James Ward-Prowse swings in a cross from the free kick.
80' Jake Livermore fouls Nathan Redmond.
80' Semi Ajayi relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Stuart Armstrong puts in a cross...
80' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Ball possession: Southampton: 62%, West Bromwich: 38%.
79' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
79' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton sends an effort wide of target
79' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
78' Dangerous challenge by Sam Field from West Bromwich. Nathan Redmond on the receiving end of that.
78' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' Safe hands from Alex McCarthy as he comes out and claims the ball
77' Conor Townsend puts in a cross...
77' Hal Robson-Kanu comes back onto the field.
77' West Bromwich are in control of the ball.
77' Danny Ings puts in a cross...
77' The match resumes with a drop ball.
76' Hal Robson-Kanu is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
75' Ball possession: Southampton: 62%, West Bromwich: 38%.
74' Hal Robson-Kanu is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
74' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
74' Hal Robson-Kanu goes for glory from long range but the keeper is equal to his shot and saves it!
73' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Kyle Walker-Peters relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Jake Livermore puts in a cross...
73' Nathan Redmond fouls Sam Field.
72' Safe hands from Alex McCarthy as he comes out and claims the ball
72' Matheus Pereira swings in a cross from the free kick.
71' Dangerous challenge by Jannik Vestergaard from Southampton. Hal Robson-Kanu on the receiving end of that.
71' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70' Ball possession: Southampton: 62%, West Bromwich: 38%.
69' Stuart Armstrong provided the assist for the goal.
69' G O O O A A A L - Oriol Romeu volleys the ball into the back of the net. A great finish!69' Stuart Armstrong of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
69' Nathan Redmond puts in a cross...
68' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
68' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Goal kick for Southampton.
66' Jake Livermore from West Bromwich heads the ball to a team mate.
66' Matheus Pereira swings in a cross from the free kick.
65' Che Adams hand-balls.
65' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Ball possession: Southampton: 62%, West Bromwich: 38%.
64' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
64' Romaine Sawyers is leaving the field to be replaced by Filip Krovinovic in a tactical substitution.
64' Stuart Armstrong from Southampton had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
64' Nathan Redmond of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
64' Danny Ings from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
63' Kyle Bartley relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Ryan Bertrand swings in a cross from the free kick.
63' The game is restarted.
62' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
62' Dangerous challenge by Matheus Pereira from West Bromwich. Ryan Bertrand on the receiving end of that.
62' Southampton are trying to create something here.
61' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Callum Robinson is leaving the field to be replaced by Hal Robson-Kanu in a tactical substitution.
60' Ball possession: Southampton: 62%, West Bromwich: 38%.
60' Dara O'Shea relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
59' Dara O'Shea clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
59' A chance opens up as Danny Ings from Southampton successfully finds a team mate in the area...
59' West Bromwich are trying to create something here.
58' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Danny Ings fouls Conor Townsend.
57' Stuart Armstrong fouls Grady Diangana.
56' Safe hands from Alex McCarthy as he comes out and claims the ball
56' Grady Diangana puts in a cross...
56' Conor Townsend from West Bromwich passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' A chance opens up as Callum Robinson from West Bromwich successfully finds a team mate in the area...
55' Ball possession: Southampton: 64%, West Bromwich: 36%.
55' Goal kick for Southampton.
55' Moussa Djenepo is leaving the field to be replaced by Nathan Redmond in a tactical substitution.
54' Semi Ajayi from West Bromwich sends an effort wide of target
54' Matheus Pereira swings in a cross from the free kick.
53' Yellow card for Kyle Walker-Peters.
53' Kyle Walker-Peters is penalised for pushing Grady Diangana.
53' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Grady Diangana puts in a cross...
52' Semi Ajayi relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Kyle Walker-Peters puts in a cross...
52' Southampton are in control of the ball.
51' A deflected shot by Grady Diangana heads for the goal but the keeper manages to keep it out.
51' Matheus Pereira swings in a cross from the free kick.
50' Yellow card for Moussa Djenepo.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Moussa Djenepo from Southampton trips Grady Diangana
50' Ball possession: Southampton: 66%, West Bromwich: 34%.
50' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Southampton are in control of the ball.
48' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Matheus Pereira from West Bromwich takes a short corner kick from the right.
47' Sam Field sees his shot deflected off target
47' Matheus Pereira swings in a cross from the free kick.
46' Ryan Bertrand is penalised for pushing Grady Diangana.
46' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
46' Kyle Edwards is leaving the field to be replaced by Sam Field in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' Southampton has been the better team in this half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Southampton: 68%, West Bromwich: 32%.
45+1' Kyle Edwards is penalised for pushing Ryan Bertrand.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Safe hands from Alex McCarthy as he comes out and claims the ball
45' Grady Diangana puts in a cross...
45' Matheus Pereira from West Bromwich is ruled offside.
45' Ball possession: Southampton: 69%, West Bromwich: 31%.
44' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton commits a foul by elbowing Grady Diangana
44' Southampton are in control of the ball.
43' Kyle Bartley from West Bromwich goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Danny Ings
43' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
41' G O O O A A A L - Moussa Djenepo scores!41' Danny Ings from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
41' Che Adams puts in a cross...
41' Southampton are trying to create something here.
40' Che Adams from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Ball possession: Southampton: 70%, West Bromwich: 30%.
40' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
39' Danny Ings from Southampton fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
39' Poor play by Kyle Bartley as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
39' Danny Ings puts in a cross...
38' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
38' Stuart Armstrong fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
38' Stuart Armstrong from Southampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
37' Southampton are trying to create something here.
37' Southampton are in control of the ball.
36' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Ball possession: Southampton: 70%, West Bromwich: 30%.
35' Che Adams from Southampton is ruled offside.
35' Safe hands from Sam Johnstone as he comes out and claims the ball
35' Kyle Bartley relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' James Ward-Prowse puts in a cross...
34' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
33' Semi Ajayi relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Danny Ings from Southampton successfully heads the ball to a team mate.
32' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Oriol Romeu fouls Grady Diangana.
31' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Ball possession: Southampton: 71%, West Bromwich: 29%.
30' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
30' Che Adams sends a shot inches wide. Close!
29' Safe hands from Sam Johnstone as he comes out and claims the ball
29' Jan Bednarek sends a long ball upfield.
29' Southampton are trying to create something here.
28' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Dangerous challenge by Jannik Vestergaard from Southampton. Dara O'Shea on the receiving end of that.
28' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
27' A header from Danny Ings is parried out for a corner by the keeper
27' James Ward-Prowse swings in a cross from the free kick.
26' Yellow card for Jake Livermore.
26' The referee signals a free kick as Jake Livermore from West Bromwich trips Che Adams
26' Safe hands from Alex McCarthy as he comes out and claims the ball
26' Matheus Pereira swings in a cross from the free kick.
25' Moussa Djenepo fouls Kyle Edwards.
25' Ball possession: Southampton: 69%, West Bromwich: 31%.
25' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Kyle Bartley relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Kyle Walker-Peters puts in a cross...
23' Goal kick for Southampton.
23' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Kyle Bartley relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Danny Ings from Southampton had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
21' Stuart Armstrong puts in a cross...
21' Conor Townsend relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Oriol Romeu puts in a cross...
20' Dangerous challenge by Dara O'Shea from West Bromwich. Ryan Bertrand on the receiving end of that.
20' Ball possession: Southampton: 73%, West Bromwich: 27%.
19' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' James Ward-Prowse is penalised for pushing Matheus Pereira.
18' Southampton are in control of the ball.
17' Good effort by Kyle Edwards as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
17' A shot by Matheus Pereira is blocked.
17' Kyle Walker-Peters goes for glory from long range but the keeper is equal to his shot and saves it!
17' Ryan Bertrand of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
16' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
16' What a save! Che Adams has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by the keeper!
16' Danny Ings has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
16' Kyle Walker-Peters puts in a cross...
15' The referee signals a free kick as Semi Ajayi from West Bromwich trips Che Adams
15' Ball possession: Southampton: 71%, West Bromwich: 29%.
14' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
13' Semi Ajayi relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' James Ward-Prowse sends a long ball upfield.
13' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' The referee signals a free kick as Oriol Romeu from Southampton trips Grady Diangana
12' Southampton are trying to create something here.
11' Southampton are in control of the ball.
11' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Safe hands from Alex McCarthy as he comes out and claims the ball
10' Matheus Pereira from West Bromwich passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
10' Jannik Vestergaard relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Conor Townsend puts in a cross...
10' Ball possession: Southampton: 75%, West Bromwich: 25%.
9' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
8' The referee signals a free kick as Stuart Armstrong from Southampton trips Matheus Pereira
8' Southampton are trying to create something here.
7' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
7' Stuart Armstrong from Southampton sends an effort wide of target
6' Danny Ings puts in a cross...
6' Conor Townsend relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Che Adams puts in a cross...
6' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Stuart Armstrong from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
5' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
5' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ball possession: Southampton: 82%, West Bromwich: 18%.
4' A shot from Ryan Bertrand is parried by the keeper and goes back into play.
4' Southampton are trying to create something here.
3' Southampton are in control of the ball.
2' Goal kick for Southampton.
2' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Southampton kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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