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 on August 25, 2026. The match featured Israeli players Manor Solomon for West Ham and Daniel Peretz for Southampton. Solomon entered the game as a substitute in the 59th minute, playing 31 minutes, while Peretz started as Southampton's goalkeeper.

Southampton began strongly, taking an early lead in the 10th minute with a goal by Leo Sainze. Despite Peretz's impressive saves against new signing Joel Piro, West Ham equalized in the 41st minute after Peretz's poor clearance on a corner allowed Joshua Ayala to score. The first half ended 1-1.

In the second half, West Ham intensified their attack, with Ayala scoring a second goal to give them the lead. A quadruple substitution in the 59th minute brought on West Ham's regular attacking players, including Solomon. Tati Castejanos added a third goal in the 75th minute following a well-executed team move, and Jerod Bowen sealed the 4-1 win ten minutes later.

A notable moment came in the 90th minute when Solomon attempted a shot from outside the box, which was saved by Peretz. Despite conceding four goals, Peretz was only at fault for one, the corner kick that led to the equalizer. He also earned praise for his earlier saves. West Ham and Solomon will continue in the League Cup, while Southampton and Peretz were eliminated. Both teams aim primarily for promotion to the Premier League this season, viewing the cup run as a valuable bonus opportunity. Solomon is expected to return to West Ham's starting lineup for their upcoming league match against Watford.