FT West Bromwich Albion 3 - 0
Southampton
Commentary:
90+7' West Bromwich with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 40%, Southampton: 60%.
90+7' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+7' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+6' Nathan Tella is penalised for pushing Darnell Furlong.
90+6' Hal Robson-Kanu from West Bromwich commits a foul by elbowing Jan Bednarek
90+5' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
90+5' James Ward-Prowse goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
90+5' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 40%, Southampton: 60%.
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Matheus Pereira from West Bromwich trips Moussa Djenepo
90+4' Conor Gallagher relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
90+4' HE MISSES! - James Ward-Prowse from Southampton takes the penalty, but the shot is parried out for a corner by the keeper.90+3' PENALTY - Conor Townsend from West Bromwich concedes a penalty for tripping Moussa Djenepo.
90+3' Great skill from Moussa Djenepo as he dribbles past his opponents
90+3' Moussa Djenepo from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+2' Southampton are trying to create something here.
90+2' Matthew Phillips from West Bromwich is ruled offside.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Jan Bednarek from Southampton trips Conor Gallagher
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Dara O'Shea relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' James Ward-Prowse swings in a cross from the free kick.
90' Obstruction as Ainsley Maitland-Niles cuts off the run of Moussa Djenepo. A free-kick is awarded.
90' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 41%, Southampton: 59%.
89' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
89' A chance presents itself to Jannik Vestergaard from Southampton but his header goes wide
89' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
89' Semi Ajayi clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
89' Nathan Redmond puts in a cross...
89' Southampton are trying to create something here.
88' Ainsley Maitland-Niles from West Bromwich is ruled offside.
88' Darnell Furlong is penalised for pushing Nathan Tella.
87' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' Kyle Walker-Peters is leaving the field to be replaced by Moussa Djenepo in a tactical substitution.
87' Danny Ings is leaving the field to be replaced by Nathan Tella in a tactical substitution.
86' Southampton are in control of the ball.
86' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
85' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 42%, Southampton: 58%.
85' Kyle Bartley is leaving the field to be replaced by Semi Ajayi in a tactical substitution.
85' Hal Robson-Kanu is penalised for pushing James Ward-Prowse.
85' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' Ainsley Maitland-Niles comes back onto the field.
84' Jan Bednarek is penalised for pushing Conor Gallagher.
84' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
84' The game is restarted.
83' Ainsley Maitland-Niles is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
81' Ainsley Maitland-Niles is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
81' Kyle Bartley is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
81' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
80' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 41%, Southampton: 59%.
80' Che Adams sends a shot inches wide. Close!
80' Che Adams from Southampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
80' Southampton start a counter attack.
80' Kyle Walker-Peters relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Darnell Furlong puts in a cross...
79' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
77' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
76' Mbaye Diagne is leaving the field to be replaced by Hal Robson-Kanu in a tactical substitution.
76' Theo Walcott is leaving the field to be replaced by Che Adams in a tactical substitution.
75' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
75' Nathan Redmond fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
75' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 41%, Southampton: 59%.
75' West Bromwich are trying to create something here.
74' Kyle Bartley relieves the pressure with a clearance
74' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
74' Stuart Armstrong from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
74' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
73' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' Callum Robinson is leaving the field to be replaced by Conor Gallagher in a tactical substitution.
72' Matthew Phillips relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
72' Stuart Armstrong from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
71' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Danny Ings from Southampton had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
71' Nathan Redmond of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
70' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 43%, Southampton: 57%.
69' Okay Yokuslu provided the assist for the goal.
69' G O O O A A A L - Callum Robinson with the goal!69' Okay Yokuslu carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
69' West Bromwich are in control of the ball.
68' Southampton are in control of the ball.
68' Jannik Vestergaard from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but Sam Johnstone comes out to smother the ball.
67' Southampton are trying to create something here.
67' Goal kick for Southampton.
67' Okay Yokuslu goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
66' Ibrahima Diallo from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Matthew Phillips
65' West Bromwich are in control of the ball.
65' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 44%, Southampton: 56%.
65' Okay Yokuslu relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
65' Ryan Bertrand from Southampton tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
64' James Ward-Prowse puts in a cross...
64' Conor Townsend relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Danny Ings puts in a cross...
64' Southampton are trying to create something here.
63' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
63' Nathan Redmond fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
63' Danny Ings from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
62' James Ward-Prowse puts in a cross...
62' Southampton are trying to create something here.
62' West Bromwich are in control of the ball.
61' Stuart Armstrong shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
61' Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
61' Southampton are trying to create something here.
60' Goal kick for Southampton.
60' West Bromwich are trying to create something here.
60' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 45%, Southampton: 55%.
60' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
59' Nathan Redmond from Southampton tries to play a 1-2 with Danny Ings, but the ball is intercepted.
59' Danny Ings from Southampton tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
59' Ryan Bertrand swings in a cross from the free kick.
58' Darnell Furlong from West Bromwich goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Danny Ings
57' Southampton are trying to create something here.
57' West Bromwich start a counter attack.
57' Kyle Bartley relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
56' Dara O'Shea clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
56' West Bromwich are in control of the ball.
55' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Conor Townsend
55' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 47%, Southampton: 53%.
54' West Bromwich start a counter attack.
54' Southampton are trying to create something here.
53' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Kyle Bartley relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Ryan Bertrand puts in a cross...
52' Southampton are trying to create something here.
52' Matheus Pereira from West Bromwich passes the ball in the box, but Fraser Forster comes out to smother the ball.
52' West Bromwich are trying to create something here.
51' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
51' That looked a fine chance. Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
51' Some neat football here as Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton plays a 1-2 with Theo Walcott.
51' Danny Ings from Southampton had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
51' Theo Walcott puts in a cross...
50' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 51%, Southampton: 49%.
49' Southampton are trying to create something here.
49' Kyle Bartley relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
49' Ainsley Maitland-Niles clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
48' Southampton are in control of the ball.
47' Southampton are trying to create something here.
47' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Dangerous challenge by Okay Yokuslu from West Bromwich. Kyle Walker-Peters on the receiving end of that.
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' West Bromwich has been the better team in this half
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 50%, Southampton: 50%.
45+4' Danny Ings comes back onto the field.
45+3' The match resumes with a drop ball.
45+3' Danny Ings is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
45+2' Danny Ings is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
45+2' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45+2' Kyle Bartley relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as Okay Yokuslu from West Bromwich trips Danny Ings
45+1' Jannik Vestergaard relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Matheus Pereira puts in a cross...
45' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 50%, Southampton: 50%.
44' Goal kick for Southampton.
44' Callum Robinson from West Bromwich crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
44' The referee signals a free kick as James Ward-Prowse from Southampton trips Ainsley Maitland-Niles
44' West Bromwich are in control of the ball.
43' Safe hands from Sam Johnstone as he comes out and claims the ball
43' Ryan Bertrand puts in a cross...
42' Southampton are trying to create something here.
41' West Bromwich are in control of the ball.
41' Goal kick for Southampton.
41' Okay Yokuslu fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
40' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 54%, Southampton: 46%.
39' Theo Walcott from Southampton is ruled offside.
39' Southampton are trying to create something here.
39' A shot by Okay Yokuslu is blocked.
39' Ainsley Maitland-Niles puts in a cross...
39' James Ward-Prowse relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Matthew Phillips from West Bromwich swings in the corner from the left.
38' Conor Townsend from West Bromwich tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
38' West Bromwich are trying to create something here.
37' After a tactical foul, James Ward-Prowse sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
37' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Matheus Pereira
37' Danny Ings from Southampton makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
37' Stuart Armstrong of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
36' Southampton are in control of the ball.
36' Southampton are in control of the ball.
35' Mbaye Diagne provided the assist for the goal.
35' G O O O A A A L - Matthew Phillips from West Bromwich taps the ball in! An easy finish for Matthew Phillips35' Mbaye Diagne carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
35' West Bromwich with a potentially dangerous attack.
35' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 53%, Southampton: 47%.
34' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
34' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' G O O O A A A L - Matheus Pereira from West Bromwich puts it away from the penalty spot!31' PENALTY - Fraser Forster from Southampton concedes a penalty for tripping Matheus Pereira.
31' Ainsley Maitland-Niles of West Bromwich passes the ball to a team mate.
31' West Bromwich with a potentially dangerous attack.
30' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 52%, Southampton: 48%.
30' Goal kick for Southampton.
30' Darnell Furlong from West Bromwich sends an effort wide of target
30' Matthew Phillips of West Bromwich passes the ball to a team mate.
30' A shot by Matheus Pereira is blocked.
30' Callum Robinson of West Bromwich passes the ball to a team mate.
30' Danny Ings from Southampton tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
30' Ryan Bertrand of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
30' Ryan Bertrand from Southampton takes a short corner kick from the left.
29' It's a good hit from long range by Stuart Armstrong who forces a save from [goalkeeper]. Corner kick.
29' Southampton are trying to create something here.
28' Goal kick for Southampton.
28' How did he miss that? Mbaye Diagne has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
28' Matheus Pereira from West Bromwich makes a great pass and space opens up...
28' West Bromwich with a potentially dangerous attack.
28' What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
27' Danny Ings from Southampton is ruled offside.
27' Danny Ings from Southampton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27' Stuart Armstrong from Southampton sends an effort wide of target
26' Nathan Redmond from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
26' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
26' The referee signals a free kick as Ainsley Maitland-Niles from West Bromwich trips Kyle Walker-Peters
25' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 59%, Southampton: 41%.
25' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
25' Danny Ings from Southampton sends an effort wide of target
25' Ryan Bertrand of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
24' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
24' Southampton are trying to create something here.
24' Ainsley Maitland-Niles is penalised for pushing Theo Walcott.
23' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
23' That's a great ball by Jannik Vestergaard from Southampton. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
23' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' Great vision by Kyle Bartley from West Bromwich as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
23' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
22' Stuart Armstrong of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
22' Southampton are trying to create something here.
22' Southampton are in control of the ball.
22' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Matheus Pereira sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it
21' Kyle Bartley from West Bromwich heads the ball to a team mate.
21' A player from West Bromwich takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
20' Jannik Vestergaard relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Darnell Furlong puts in a cross...
20' West Bromwich are trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 56%, Southampton: 44%.
19' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19' Mbaye Diagne from West Bromwich is ruled offside.
18' Goal kick for Southampton.
18' Matthew Phillips from West Bromwich swings in the corner from the right.
17' Ryan Bertrand clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
17' Matheus Pereira of West Bromwich passes the ball to a team mate.
17' West Bromwich with a potentially dangerous attack.
17' Goal kick for Southampton.
17' A chance presents itself to Darnell Furlong from West Bromwich but his header goes wide
16' Matthew Phillips puts in a cross...
16' Stuart Armstrong relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Matthew Phillips from West Bromwich swings in the corner from the right.
16' Matthew Phillips from West Bromwich passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
15' Ainsley Maitland-Niles of West Bromwich passes the ball to a team mate.
15' Great skill from Ainsley Maitland-Niles as he dribbles past his opponents
15' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 49%, Southampton: 51%.
15' Goal kick for Southampton.
14' Okay Yokuslu of West Bromwich passes the ball to a team mate.
14' Matheus Pereira from West Bromwich passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
13' Matheus Pereira from West Bromwich had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
13' Callum Robinson puts in a cross...
13' Danny Ings from Southampton commits a foul by elbowing Okay Yokuslu
13' Goal kick for Southampton.
12' Stuart Armstrong relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Matthew Phillips from West Bromwich swings in the corner from the left.
12' Conor Townsend forces a good save from [goalkeeper] who turns the ball behind for a corner!
12' Ainsley Maitland-Niles of West Bromwich passes the ball to a team mate.
12' Conor Townsend of West Bromwich passes the ball to a team mate.
12' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Conor Townsend puts in a cross...
11' West Bromwich are trying to create something here.
11' Goal kick for West Bromwich.
11' Theo Walcott fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
10' Matthew Phillips relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
10' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 40%, Southampton: 60%.
10' Kyle Walker-Peters forces a good save from [goalkeeper] who turns the ball behind for a corner!
10' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
9' Matheus Pereira from West Bromwich goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kyle Walker-Peters
9' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Goal kick for Southampton.
8' Callum Robinson from West Bromwich sends an effort wide of target
8' Conor Townsend puts in a cross...
7' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Matthew Phillips from West Bromwich takes a short corner kick from the left.
7' Jan Bednarek clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
7' Matheus Pereira from West Bromwich sends a deflected cross into the box.
6' The game is restarted.
5' Ball possession: West Bromwich: 38%, Southampton: 62%.
5' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
4' Mbaye Diagne from West Bromwich is ruled offside.
4' Darnell Furlong of West Bromwich passes the ball to a team mate.
4' Matthew Phillips releases a shot, it's parried by [goalkeeper] but he can't hold onto it...
4' Matheus Pereira swings in a cross from the free kick.
3' The ref blows his whistle. Jan Bednarek charged Mbaye Diagne from behind and it's a free-kick
3' The referee signals a free kick as Ibrahima Diallo from Southampton trips Matheus Pereira
2' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' West Bromwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Southampton kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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