Match ReportSky SportsUnverified source· 25 Aug 2026
Ayala double helps West Ham comeback win at Southampton
Teenager Josh Ayala scored twice on his full debut as West Ham rallied from behind to thrash Southampton 4-1.
West Ham
team
Competition
Carabao Cup
Score
Southampton 1-4 West Ham
Scorers
Ayala (2), Castellanos, Bowen; Scienza
Venue
St Mary's
What happened. West Ham came from behind to beat Southampton 4-1 in the Carabao Cup, with Josh Ayala scoring twice on his full professional debut.
- Southampton led through Leo Scienza after 10 minutes.
- Ayala equalised before half-time and added a second early in the second half.
- Castellanos and Bowen sealed the win late on.
West Ham advance to the Carabao Cup third round, while Southampton suffer a first home defeat since January.
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