Southampton and West Ham will look to build some momentum as they face each other in their next Premier League match on Thursday.
The Saints were held to a goalless draw by Fulham in their first match since former manager Russel Martin was relieved of his duties, putting an end to their four-game losing run in the league.
West Ham, on the other hand, were involved in a 1-1 stalemate with Brighton in their last Premier League match, extending their unbeaten streak to three games.
STREAM: Southampton vs. West Ham LIVE in US on Peacock
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Southampton vs. West Ham live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Peacock
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Peacock.
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What time does Southampton vs. West Ham kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, England and kicks off on Thursday, December 26 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 7:00 a.m. |
Southampton vs. West Ham lineups, team news
This will be Southampton’s first match under new manager Ivan Juric. He is likely to use a formation with a three-man defense, one the Saints are already familiar with.
The hosts will welcome back Jack Stephens who has served a four-game ban. However, they will be without Gavin Bazunu, Ross Stewart and Will Smallbone who are sidelined with injuries.
Southampton predicted lineup (3-4-1-2, right to left): Ramsdale (GK) — Wood, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek — Sugawara, Ugochukwu, Downes, Walker-Peters — Fernandes — Armstrong, Onuachu.
Injured: Bazunu, Stewart, Smallbone
Suspended: None
Ineligible: Cornet (Parent club)
Lucas Paqueta will miss this match for West Ham after accumulating five yellow cards so far this season. He is likely to be replaced by Carlos Soler who is himself returning from a suspension.
Michael Antonio is sidelined as he continues to recover from the horrible car accident he suffered recently. Additionally, Dinos Mavropanos is a major doubt after leaving the pitch at half-time in West Ham’s last game.
West Ham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Fabianski (GK) — Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson — Alvarez, Soucek — Bowen, Soler, Kudus — Fullkrug.
Injured: Antonio, Mabropanos
Suspended: Paqueta
Southampton vs. West Ham Prediction
West Ham won seven of their last 11 Premier League clashes against Southampton, with the Saints only winning one in the same period.
The Hammers have been highly inconsistent this season. However, they look to be building some form in recent weeks, and should emerge as victors against Southampton narrowly.
- Prediction: Southampton 1-2 West Ham
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Thursday, December 26
- Man City vs. Everton (7:30 a.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Fulham (10:00 a.m.)
- Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace (10:00 a.m.)
- New Castle United vs. Aston Villa (10:00 a.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham (10:00 a.m.)
- Southampton vs. West Ham United (10:00 a.m.)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Man United (12:30 p.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Leicester City (3:00 p.m.)
Friday, December 27
- Brighton vs. Brentford (2:30 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Ipswich Town (3:15 p.m.)
