West Ham begin a crucial March fixture schedule with an FA Cup fifth-round tie against Southampton this evening.
Not since 1980 have the Hammers lifted the cup, with only one appearance in the last-eight achieved in over ten years. But, David Moyes’ side are enjoying a fine season and went deep into the Carabao Cup.
Southampton reached last season’s semi-finals and yet are enduring a longer dry spell in the FA Cup, which they last won in 1976.
Ralph Hasenhuttl has put together a very solid run of four wins in five matches ahead of the game, having claimed a 3-2 win at London Stadium in the Premier League earlier this season. West Ham are unbeaten in five.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Southampton vs West Ham is scheduled for a 7.30pm GMT kick-off tonight, Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton will host the match.
Where to watch Southampton vs West Ham
TV channel: Tonight’s match will be televised live on the BBC Red Button.
Live stream: The BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website will also show the match live online.
Live blog: You can keep up to date with all the action via Standard Sport’s live blog, with Jack Rosser at the ground to provide updates.
Southampton vs West Ham team news
Southampton XI: Caballero; Walker-Peters, Stephens, Valery, Perraud; Diallo, Ward-Prowse; Smallbone, Long, Djenepo; A Armstrong.
Subs: Lewis, Livramento, Bednarek, Romeu, S Armstrong, Walcott, Redmond, Broja, Adams.
West Ham XI: Areola; Johnson, Zouma, Dawson, Diop; Rice, Soucek; Bowen, Lanzini, Fornals; Antonio.
Subs: Randolph, Alese, Kral, Chesters, Okoflex, Ekwah, Perkins, Benrahma, Vlasic.
Southampton vs West Ham prediction
With no replays, this one really could go all the way between two teams that have proven rather evenly-matched in recent meetings.
A 1-1 draw, West Ham win on penalties.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
The Saints’ 3-2 win on Boxing Day was their first victory in nine meetings.
Southampton wins: 51
Draws: 48
West Ham wins: 80
