West Ham United’s Carabao Cup second-round trip to Southampton is confirmed for St Mary’s Stadium, and this preview has been updated to bring fixture details, broadcast information and ticket status fully up to date as of late August 2026. Nuno Espírito Santo’s side travel south off the back of a Charlton Athletic defeat, while Southampton head into the tie full of confidence after seeing off Stoke City.
Carabao Cup update: Southampton vs West Ham United
Southampton host West Ham United in the Carabao Cup second round on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, with kick-off set for 7.45pm BST at St Mary’s Stadium. Both clubs arrive in good health competitively, having won their opening-round ties comfortably enough to set up this all-Premier League clash.
West Ham reached this stage by beating Portsmouth 3-1 at London Stadium, while Southampton progressed with a 2-0 win away at Colchester United. That contrast in opposition hasn’t stopped either side building early-season momentum in the competition, even if league form has told a different story for the Hammers.
Kick-off time and venue at St Mary’s Stadium
The match kicks off at 7.45pm BST on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton’s home ground on the banks of the River Itchen, hosts the tie, with West Ham supporters making the journey down from London Stadium for a midweek cup night.
Kick-off timing puts the game firmly in prime-time territory for a domestic cup fixture, giving both sets of fans a clear window to plan their evening around the trip or the broadcast.
TV channel and live stream coverage
Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch Southampton against West Ham live on Sky Sports+. That means those without a ticket for St Mary’s still have a straightforward way to follow the action as it happens.
Sky’s coverage of the Carabao Cup has become a reliable route for fans to catch second-round ties that might otherwise be overlooked, and this fixture is no exception given the size of both clubs involved.
Away ticket allocation and venue information
West Ham’s allocation of 3,008 away tickets for the trip to St Mary’s is completely sold out. Any supporters still hoping to secure a seat in the away end will need to look elsewhere, as there is no remaining allocation available through the club.
The sell-out reflects strong away support for what is a significant cup night, even with the Hammers’ recent domestic results proving difficult reading. St Mary’s regularly hosts sizeable away followings for Carabao Cup ties of this profile, and West Ham’s travelling contingent is expected to make itself heard.
Southampton vs West Ham United key match details
Recent form gives this tie an extra edge. West Ham suffered a 2-1 defeat to Charlton Athletic despite dominating possession, recording 25 attempts on goal and 77.6 per cent of the ball. That kind of underlying performance without the result to match has been a recurring theme for the Hammers and will sharpen focus on their attacking efficiency at St Mary’s.
Southampton, by contrast, arrive in confident mood after a 3-1 win over Stoke City on Saturday. Late goals from Divin Mubama and Ryan Manning turned that game in Southampton’s favour, giving Will Still’s side momentum heading into the midweek cup tie.
The route each club took to this stage also tells its own story. West Ham’s 3-1 win over Portsmouth came at London Stadium, while Southampton needed an away trip to Colchester United to book their place in round two, winning 2-0. Neither route offers a huge amount to separate the sides on paper, which only adds to the intrigue of a tie between two Premier League clubs.
What happens next
The winner at St Mary’s progresses to the third round of the Carabao Cup, with West Ham looking to build early-season cup momentum while continuing to address the issues that have shown up in league fixtures. Supporters keeping track of the club’s broader direction can also read more on the recruitment rebuild under pressure shaping decisions off the pitch this season.
Away from results, the club has also been engaging supporters on matters beyond the pitch, including the ongoing fan consultation on club crest. For the full breakdown of how this fixture first came together, including the original build-up, supporters can revisit the original fixture preview published ahead of the tie.
