Daniel Peretz Secures First Win for Southampton as West Ham Faces Another Defeat

On Saturday, Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz helped Southampton claim their first victory of the 2026/27 Championship season with a 3-1 win over Stoke City. Peretz entered the match early and delivered a composed performance, successfully handling intense pressure as Stoke threatened nine times in the first half. Southampton took the lead in the 10th minute through Kyle Larrain, but Stoke equalized in the 27th minute via Ethan Galbraith. Southampton dominated the second half, with substitute Divin Mubama scoring the decisive goal in the 89th minute. In stoppage time, Ryan Manning sealed the win with a penalty after a second yellow card was given to a Stoke player.

Meanwhile, West Ham United, featuring Israeli winger Manor Solomon, suffered a 2-1 defeat to Charlton Athletic, extending their winless streak in the Championship. West Ham started the season with a 2-2 draw against Burnley, where Solomon scored his first goal for the club. Charlton took a 2-0 lead by the 56th minute with goals from Lloyd Jones and Tyreece Campbell. Joel Piroe scored for West Ham in the 74th minute, but a late penalty opportunity to equalize was missed when Tati hit the post. After two rounds, West Ham has only one point and will face Southampton in a derby on Tuesday, featuring both Israeli players Peretz and Solomon.

Southampton's win marks a critical recovery after their opening loss to Watford, while West Ham continues to struggle early in the season. The upcoming match between the two clubs will be closely watched, especially given the Israeli players' involvement.