West Ham Defeats Southampton 4-1 in English League Cup with Manor Solomon Playing 31 Minutes

West Ham secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Southampton in the second round of the English League Cup, a match featuring Israeli players Manor Solomon and Daniel Peretz. The game took place on August 25, 2026, with Solomon entering as a substitute in the 59th minute, while Peretz started as Southampton's goalkeeper.

Southampton took an early lead in the 10th minute through Leo Sainz, but West Ham equalized before halftime after a poor clearance by Peretz allowed Joshua Ayala to score. In the second half, West Ham dominated, with Ayala scoring a second goal, followed by Toti Castejanos and Jarrod Bowen adding two more goals to seal the win.

Peretz made several impressive saves but was partly at fault for the first West Ham goal due to a misjudged clearance. Solomon had limited impact in his 31 minutes on the pitch but is expected to return to West Ham's starting lineup for their upcoming league match against Watford. Both teams aim for promotion to the Premier League this season, with the League Cup run seen as a valuable bonus for clubs outside the top tier.

In a notable moment near the end, Solomon attempted a shot that was saved by Peretz, highlighting the ongoing Israeli duel in the match. With this win, West Ham and Solomon advance in the League Cup, while Southampton and Peretz are eliminated.