Tomás Souček

West Ham's hesitation proved costly in 3-2 defeat to Southampton, admits Nuno

West Ham lost 3-2 at home to Southampton, missing the chance to go top of the Championship. Nuno Espirito Santo said his side hesitated and were not good in key moments, though the reaction was good. Tomas Soucek scored a late consolation. Elsewhere, QPR thrashed Swansea City 5-0 and Middlesbrough moved to the top of the table.

Tom Shaw insists Lincoln City will grow from brutal 6-0 West Ham defeat

Lincoln City head coach Tom Shaw says the Imps will not be defined by their 6-0 home thrashing by West Ham, despite playing with nine men for most of the match after early red cards for Tom Hamer and Conor McGrandles. Shaw called it a 'brutal experience' but insisted his side will 'grow' from the dark moments.

West Ham cruised to a 6-0 win over nine-man Lincoln with Tomas Soucek scoring twice, while Southampton beat Norwich 1-0, Portsmouth came from 2-0 down to beat 10-man Sheffield United 3-2 and QPR thrashed Derby 4-1 in Championship action.

Nuno laments West Ham wasted chances as Bowen penalty miss costs top spot

West Ham were held to a 1-1 draw by QPR at London Stadium after Jarrod Bowen missed a late penalty and a follow-up header was tipped onto the post. The result denies Nuno Espirito Santo’s side the chance to leapfrog Swansea City at the top of the Championship.