Southampton Host West Ham United in the Fifth Round of the FA Cup

Southampton vs West Ham - 02/03/2022

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We have reached the fifth round of the FA Cup and have some exciting ties to look forward to this week including the meeting between Southampton and West Ham United.

The game will be played at St Mary’s Stadium and is one of only two all Premier League matches at this stage of the competition.

Southampton come into the match on the back of a 2-0 home victory over Norwich City in the Premier League on the weekend.

It was another good performance by Southampton and they opened the scoring in the 36th minute. Southampton were forced to wait until the 88th minute for their second goal but were fair value for the win.

That result means Southampton are undefeated in their 6 most recent games in all competitions and have lost only one of their last 12 matches.

Home form has been good and The Saints have won 4 of their 5 most recent home games in all competitions and they are undefeated in their last 11 matches at St Mary’s.

In terms of the FA Cup, Southampton have required extra time in both previous fixtures this season, beating Swansea City away in the third round and Coventry City at home in the fourth round.

Trends show Southampton are undefeated in each of their last 5 home FA Cup ties, beating Huddersfield Town, Shrewsbury Town, Arsenal, and Coventry City.

West Ham make the trip to St Mary’s Stadium having recorded a crucial 1-0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Sunday. That result means The Hammers are only 2 points off the top four and have a chance of qualifying for the Champions League next season.

West Ham are on a 5-game unbeaten run in all competitions and they are undefeated in 9 of their last 11 matches.

Away from home, West Ham are undefeated in 4 of their 5 most recent fixtures, including wins over Watford and Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Looking at the FA Cup and West Ham started their campaign with a 2-0 home win over Leeds United and were forced into extra-time at Kidderminster Harriers, before winning 2-1.

Away form in the FA Cup shows West Ham have won 3 of their last 4 games, with all 3 wins coming over lower league opposition.

Looking ahead to the team news and Southampton are expected to be without the injured trio of Lyanco Vojnovic, Nathan Tella, and Alex McCarthy.

West Ham have doubts over the fitness of Arthur Masuaku while Vladimir Coufal and Angelo Ogbonna are injured. Andriy Yarmolenko has been given time off for personal reasons.

Both Southampton and West Ham will be feeling confident coming into this cup tie. They are proving difficult to beat in recent matches and therefore, we could see this one end level after 90 minutes, with both teams scoring.

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Away team

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Southampton West Ham 02/03/2022 20:30

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X

1 - 1

2.16

8°

3.40

2.38 3.40 3.00 no no no

FT

3 - 1(1 - 0)

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