Gideon Kodua of West Ham United u18s

Highlights: Southampton 2-1 U18s

West Ham United U18s impressive 100 per cent league winning run came to an end with a 2-1 defeat away to Southampton. 

Having claimed 12 consecutive victories in the U18 Premier League South, Kevin Keen's Hammers fell a goal behind in the first-half against the Saints through Will Merry. 

Substitute Jerry Umolu struck within a minute of entering the fray to draw the match level. The attacker was introduced on 75 minutes and scores just a few seconds later.

However, the hosts were awarded a penalty with ten minutes remaining.Tyler Dibling slotted the ball into the net to inflict defeat on the Irons. 

Despite the loss, West Ham sit 13 points clear at the top of the division. 

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