JAMES WARD PROWSE NEWS

Assists winner at Leicester Ward-Prowse assisted one goal from four chances created, sent in eight crosses (four accurate), made two tackles (one won) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 win at Leicester.

Impact Ward-Prowse assisted Che Adams game-winner in the 84th minute to give them three points on the road. The midfielder also led his side in crosses and chances created during the match. He now has one goal and one assist in three starts in the season.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four tackles in draw Ward-Prowse won two-of-four tackles, logged four inaccurate crosses and put one shot off target during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Leeds United.

Impact Ward-Prowse still got involved with two set pieces but a pesky opponent made it far harder for him to achieve a higher level of attacking production. What is more notable might be his team's ability to fight back for the draw, and if the team remains geared towards goal throughout each contest, Ward-Prowse is sure to benefit as one of the best set piece specialists in the Premier League.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham recovers to beat Southampton 4-1 in EPL opener

Tottenham has recovered quickly from going a goal down and routed Southampton 4-1 in their English Premier League opener on Saturday

AUGUST 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores goal against Spurs Ward-Prowse scored a goal and created four chances in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against Tottenham.

Impact Ward-Prowse kicked off the new campaign with a goal from open play, a volley from a Moussa Djenepo cross in the 12th minute before his opponents took over the match. Or course his specialty still remains with set pieces, and he also took two corner kicks and completed two accurate crosses on Saturday.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bowen, Justin get England call-ups; only 1 Man United player

Jarrod Bowen has been rewarded for his breakthrough season at West Ham by earning his first call-up to the England squad for four Nations League games next month

MAY 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Maddison scores again as Leicester routs Southampton 4-1

James Maddison has scored again to help Leicester rout Southampton 4-1 in their final Premier League game of the season

MAY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Nets in finale Ward-Prowse scored once on three shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 4-1 loss to Leicester.

Impact Ward-Prowse scored his 10th goal of the season during Sunday's one-sided loss. The midfielder was once again a premier fantasy play, with 302 crosses, 71 chances created, and 15 goal contributions, tied for his career best (2020/21, Eight goals, seven assists.) Ward-Prowse will be the heart-and-soul of this Southampton team creatively once more in 2022/23, if he stays with the Saints.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, interceptions Ward-Prowse took an off target shot, crossed twice inaccurately and made two interceptions during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Ward-Prowse was held off the scoresheet as Southampton fell to Liverpool on Tuesday. The midfielder finished with the second highest amount of shots on the team while tying for the team-high total in crosses and interceptions in the loss.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active performance in loss Ward-Prowse had three shots (one on target), created three chances and sent in nine crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 3-0 loss against Brentford.

Impact Ward-Prowse was active as usual on the attacking end, being involved on Saints' most dangerous plays both from open play and set pieces. However, his good individual performance wasn't enough to prevent a lopsided loss that leaves his side still in risk of relegation. With two goals, one assist, nine shots, six chances created and 28 crosses over the last three outings, Ward-Prowse is always a great fantasy pickup and that won't be different even for May 15 home clash against Liverpool.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fifth assist of season Ward-Prowse had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing ten times (two accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace.

Impact Ward-Prowse set up Oriol Romeu in the ninth minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the fifth of the season for the midfielder while his ten crosses led Southampton in the loss.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in draw Ward-Prowse scored two goals from five shots (two on goal) and created two chances from nine crosses (three accurate) during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Brighton.

Impact Ward-Prowse has little difficulties achieving a solid scoring floor thanks to his work on set pieces but this game marked his second time scoring in the last 13 matches. He'll next face Crystal Palace. which have conceded the sixth-most crosses to midfielders in the league.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ward-Prowse double as Southampton draws 2-2 at Brighton

James Ward-Prowse unleashed a pair of stunning strikes as Southampton fought back from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw in the Premier League against midtable rival Brighton

APRIL 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Leader in crosses, chances created Ward-Prowse took an off target shot, crossed 12 times (three accurate) and created four chances during Thursday's 2-0 loss to Burnley.

Impact Ward-Prowse was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Southampton were shutout on Thursday. The midfielder took just one shot but led Southampton in crosses and chances created in the loss.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in win Ward-Prowse took a shot on target and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Arsenal. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Ward-Prowse was solid as his side narrowly beat Arsenal on Saturday to bounce back from getting trounced by Chelsea last weekend. On Thursday he will face Burnley, which are 18th in the Premier League and fighting to avoid relegation.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ward-Prowse has Beckham's EPL free kick record in his sights

James Ward-Prowse has David Beckham in his sights

APRIL 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores in draw Ward-Prowse scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's one-all draw with Leeds.

Impact Ward-Prowse scored once and sent in 12 crosses on seven corners, as he maintained his duty on set-pieces. As always the midfielder is the star man for Southampton, and his volume is nearly unmatched in the Premier League. Ward-Prowse will take on Chelsea next time out.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Analysing Europe's free-kick takers: the good, the bad and the brilliance of James Ward-Prowse The average scoring rate on direct free kicks in Europe's top five leagues since 2016-17 is six per cent - and fewer are now being attempted

MARCH 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hernandez's brace boosts Watford's bid to stay in EPL

Cucho Hernandez’s brace has boosted Watford’s bid to stay in the Premier League with a 2-1 win at Southampton

MARCH 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Creates four chances in loss Ward-Prowse made an interception and created four chances in Thursday's 2-1 defeat against Newcastle United.

Impact Ward-Prowse was his usual dangerous self on Thursday despite his side's loss to Newcastle, and he's created at least three chances in a single game four times in his last six Premier League matches since the start of February. He will want to do it again Sunday against Watford, which are 19th in the table.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy as always Ward-Prowse sent in nine crosses but failed to create any chances during Saturday's 4-0 loss to Aston Villa.

Impact Ward-Prowse was his usually busy self through the center of midfield, but failed to actually create much. The midfielder remains the heart-and-soul of Southampton, but poor performances like this tend to absolutely shut the team down. Next up for Ward-Prowse is a Thursday clash with the surging Newcastle.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE