Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

Follow live coverage as Southampton face West Bromwich Albion in the Championship today.

An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Last year Southampton, Leicester City and Leeds United were relegated from the top flight and all are hopeful of making a quick return - but the likes of Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland all have real promotion ambitions too.

At the other end of the table, QPR, Cardiff City and Birmingham City will hope for better campaigns than last year’s relegation struggle - while newcomers Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to survive after dramatic progress through the play-offs.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Southampton FC 3 - 1 West Bromwich Albion FC

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:57

Match ends, Southampton 3, West Bromwich Albion 1.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:57

Second Half ends, Southampton 3, West Bromwich Albion 1.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:55

Goal! Southampton 3, West Bromwich Albion 1. Cédric Kipré (West Bromwich Albion) header from the centre of the box following a corner.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:55

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Ryan Manning.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:54

Shea Charles (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:54

Ryan Manning (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:54

Foul by Shea Charles (Southampton).

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:54

Yann M'Vila (West Bromwich Albion) is shown the yellow card.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:54

Foul by Samuel Edozie (Southampton).

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:52

Attempt saved. Andreas Weimann (West Bromwich Albion) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by John Swift with a cross.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:52

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Joe Rothwell.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:50

Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:50

Substitution, Southampton. Joe Rothwell replaces Will Smallbone.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:50

Substitution, Southampton. Shea Charles replaces Joe Aribo.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:50

Joe Aribo (Southampton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:47

Cédric Kipré (West Bromwich Albion) is shown the yellow card.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:44

Goal! Southampton 3, West Bromwich Albion 0. Adam Armstrong (Southampton) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:44

Penalty Southampton. Ryan Manning draws a foul in the penalty area.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:42

Adam Armstrong (Southampton) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:42

John Swift (West Bromwich Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:42

Will Smallbone (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:42

Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Andreas Weimann replaces Alex Mowatt.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:42

Attempt missed. Adam Reach (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Alex Mowatt with a through ball.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:39

Foul by Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton).

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:36

Goal! Southampton 2, West Bromwich Albion 0. Adam Armstrong (Southampton) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Flynn Downes.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:36

Attempt missed. Ryan Manning (Southampton) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left from a direct free kick.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:34

Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:34

Foul by Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion).

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:34

Will Smallbone (Southampton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:33

Foul by Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton).

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:33

Substitution, Southampton. Samuel Edozie replaces David Brooks.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:33

Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Adam Reach replaces Conor Townsend.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:29

Attempt missed. Cédric Kipré (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by John Swift following a set piece situation.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:28

Foul by Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton).

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:27

Offside, Southampton. Adam Armstrong is caught offside.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:25

Foul by David Brooks (Southampton).

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:25

Substitution, Southampton. Ryan Manning replaces Ryan Fraser because of an injury.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:24

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:24

Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Yann M'Vila replaces Okay Yokuslu.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:24

Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Brandon Thomas-Asante replaces Jed Wallace.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:24

Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. John Swift replaces Grady Diangana.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:22

Attempt missed. Kyle Bartley (West Bromwich Albion) header from the centre of the box following a corner.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:22

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Alex McCarthy.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:22

Attempt saved. Darnell Furlong (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:22

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:19

Offside, Southampton. Adam Armstrong is caught offside.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:19

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:19

Delay in match because of an injury Will Smallbone (Southampton).

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:14

Offside, Southampton. Ryan Fraser is caught offside.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:14

Jan Bednarek (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:12

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:12

Attempt blocked. Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:08

Goal! Southampton 1, West Bromwich Albion 0. Will Smallbone (Southampton) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by David Brooks following a fast break.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:08

Foul by Adam Armstrong (Southampton).

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:08

Attempt missed. Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Flynn Downes.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:06

Offside, West Bromwich Albion. Mikey Johnston is caught offside.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:06

Foul by Jack Stephens (Southampton).

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:06

Grady Diangana (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

21:05

Second Half begins Southampton 0, West Bromwich Albion 0.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:48

First Half ends, Southampton 0, West Bromwich Albion 0.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:48

Attempt missed. Joe Aribo (Southampton) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Will Smallbone.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:42

Offside, West Bromwich Albion. Jed Wallace is caught offside.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:42

Foul by Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton).

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:42

Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Conor Townsend.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:38

Attempt blocked. Adam Armstrong (Southampton) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Flynn Downes.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:37

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:37

Delay in match because of an injury Flynn Downes (Southampton).

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:32

David Brooks (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:31

Attempt saved. David Brooks (Southampton) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Joe Aribo.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:26

Offside, West Bromwich Albion. Grady Diangana is caught offside.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:26

Attempt missed. Kyle Bartley (West Bromwich Albion) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Alex Mowatt with a cross following a corner.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:25

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Kyle Walker-Peters.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:23

Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Cédric Kipré.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:22

Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Tom Fellows.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:22

Attempt blocked. David Brooks (Southampton) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:22

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Alex McCarthy.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:22

Foul by Ryan Fraser (Southampton).

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:18

David Brooks (Southampton) hits the right post with a left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box. Assisted by Adam Armstrong.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:17

Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:15

Foul by Ryan Fraser (Southampton).

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:12

Attempt missed. Grady Diangana (West Bromwich Albion) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Alex Mowatt with a cross following a corner.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:12

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Ryan Fraser.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:10

Okay Yokuslu (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:10

Foul by Adam Armstrong (Southampton).

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:04

Foul by Flynn Downes (Southampton).

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:04

Attempt blocked. Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Joe Aribo.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:02

Foul by Okay Yokuslu (West Bromwich Albion).

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

20:02

First Half begins.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

19:30

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

19:00

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