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Sports · Soccer · published 2026-08-26 · via The Athletic

West Ham's youth brigade stuns Southampton in Carabao Cup upset

West Ham United defeated Southampton 4-1 in the Carabao Cup second round, with six academy graduates starting the match. Nineteen-year-old Joshua Ajala scored twice on his full debut, while Lewis Orford provided two assists. The victory marked West Ham's biggest away win in the League Cup since 1967 and injected momentum after two poor league performances.

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This summary is AI-generated and original to Mobble; the linked article is the authoritative source. Original headline: “Joshua Ajala and the West Ham youngsters who kickstarted their season — and gave them hope.” Browse more stories.