Watch Southampton 1-4 West Ham highlights as Joshua Ajala scores twice before Valentín Castellanos and Jarrod Bowen complete an emphatic Carabao Cup victory at St Mary’s.
Sky Sports has released the match highlights, covering all five goals from West Ham’s second-round comeback.
Léo Scienza placed Southampton ahead after ten minutes, but Nuno Espírito Santo’s youthful team refused to lose control of the contest.
Ajala equalised with a close-range header from Lewis Orford’s corner in the 41st minute. The 19-year-old then struck again eight minutes after the restart to put West Ham ahead.
Southampton 1-4 West Ham highlights feature Ajala breakthrough
Nuno introduced Bowen, Castellanos, Manor Solomon and Arne Engels shortly before the hour as West Ham attempted to secure their place in the third round.
Castellanos converted Joël Veltman’s delivery from close range in the 75th minute. Bowen then collected Orford’s pass and guided a left-footed finish into the bottom corner.
The result became West Ham’s biggest away Football League Cup victory for almost 59 years, according to the club’s official Southampton match report.
Six Academy of Football products started, with Ajala and Orford producing the decisive contributions. ReadWestHam awarded both players 9/10 in our West Ham player ratings.
The victory also provided an immediate response to Saturday’s Championship defeat by Charlton. Our full Southampton 1-4 West Ham match report covers every major incident from St Mary’s.
West Ham return to Championship action at Watford on Saturday.
