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Earns start Saturday Walker-Peters generated five tackles (four won), one clearance and four interceptions in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Walker-Peters would earn the start Saturday after El Hadji Malick Diouf and Aaron Wan-Bissaka departed for AFCON, playing the full 90 at right-back. He would see some decent work in the defense despite three goals allowed, recording one clearance, four interceptions and five tackles. He will likely work towards some crosses in the coming matches as well, although he was heavily restrained by City's press.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores decisive goal Walker-Peters scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Burnley.

Impact Walker-Peters scored his first West Ham goal Saturday, marking his first Premier League goal since the 2022-2023 season with Southampton. The defender entered the fixture for the final seven minutes and pounced on a spilled rebound to give West Ham a consequential third goal. After making five appearances (four starts) across West Ham's first six league fixtures, Walker-Peters has been limited to five appearances (one start) across West Ham's subsequent five league matches.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two shot attempts in defeat Walker-Peters registered two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.

Impact Walker-Peters led a listless West Ham attacking effort Saturday with two shot attempts (one on goal) as they were outlasted in a 2-1 defeat versus Crystal Palace. After making one 21-minute substitute appearance across West Ham's first two league fixtures, the veteran defender has played the full 90 minutes in each of their last three league fixtures. Over the three-match starting stretch, Walker-Peters has made seven tackles (seven won) and seven clearances.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Nottingham Walker-Peters started and played the full 90 in the Aug. 31 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

Impact Walker-Peters looks to be working his way into a starting role over Aaron Wan-Bissaka, with the defender breaking through to the starting XI in the third game of the season after Wan-Bissaka started in the first two. He would be decent in the contest, registering three tackles won and three clearances to go along with a clean sheet. He was an everyday starter with Southampton last campaign, appearing to be pushing for that spot now.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with West Ham Walker-Peters has agreed on a deal with West Ham United for the 2025/26 season.

Impact Walker-Peters will remain in the Premier League after spending the last few seasons with the Saints, notably making a return to the league after their relegation last year. He started all 33 games last campaign, recording two assists while collecting 51 crosses (eight won) and 75 interceptions. The defender can compete for a starting role for the Hammers, especially after keeping fit and consistent in 2024/25.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

West Ham confirm Kyle Walker-Peters signing The 28-year-old has signed a three-year contract with West Ham, after a proposed move to Besiktas fell through.

JULY 20, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

Likely to depart Walker-Peters (illness/fitness) is likely to depart the club at the end of his contract and is being limited to give future players minutes, per manager Simon Rusk. "There's a bala...

Impact Walker-Peters is out of contract at the end of the season and is expected to depart Southampton. With that in mind, combined with a recent illness, the defender has been unused. He may be given a cameo in the finale to celebrate his time with Southampton, but it seems James Bree may remain the starter at right wing-back.

MAY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Everton game Walker-Peters (illness) is unavailable for Sunday's match against Everton.

Impact Walker-Peters is sitting out his second consecutive contest due to an illness. James Bree will continue to fill in for him on the defensive wing. He'll attempt to recover for the season finale versus Arsenal next Sunday.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt Sunday Walker-Peters (illness) is a doubt for Sunday's trip to Everton, per manager Simon Rusk. "Kyle had the illness last week and he hasn't trained much this week, so there'll be a deci...

Impact Walker-Peters missed out against Manchester City due to an illness, but is now in with a chance to play Sunday. If the defender is fit he'd likely be straight back in the starting XI as Southampton look to end the season on a positive note despite relegation having been long-since confirmed.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Walker-Peters is out for Saturday's match against Manchester City due to an illness, according to manager Simon Rusk. "Unfortunately, Kyle has come down with an illness. It's a gre...

Impact Walker-Peters is a late absentee from Saturday's match, as the defender has suffered an illness that leaves him on the sidelines. This is forcing a change with the defender, typically a starter, having James Bree take his spot. He shouldn't miss much time due to his illness and will look to return next contest.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lone threat in attack Walker-Peters recorded three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Aston Villa.

Impact Walker-Peters was the only player who was able to demonstrate any attacking intent against Aston Villa on Saturday. In 90 minutes played, the 28 year old created two chances, made four passes into the final third, and put one of his three crosses on target. Walker-Peters has not registered a goal contribution in the Premier League since December 4, 2024. He will have a difficult time ending his drought against West Ham on Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Versatility pays off Walker-Peters has started the club's past four games in four different positions and has yet to miss a start since Sept. 30.

Impact Walker-Peters has been a mainstay in the starting XI this season for the Saints regardless of where they need him on the field, with the defender now seeing a start at center-back, right-back, left-back, right-midfielder and left-midfielder this campaign. That said, he has a consistent spot in the starting XI, likely only ever missing out if injured. He has provided a solid season and could be in for a return to the Premier League next season despite Southhamptons inevitable relegation, notching two assists on 21 chances created to go along with 45 crosses, 36 tackles, 14 interceptions and 64 clearances in 27 appearances (27 starts).

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Liverpool Walker-Peters (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Liverpool.

Impact Walker-Peters is back from his calf issue, seeing the start immediately. He should continue in this role moving forward, starting in all 27 of his appearances this season.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Walker-Peters (calf) is an option for Saturday's match against Liverpool, according to manager Ivan Juric.

Impact Walker-Peters is back from his injury 10 days after suffering a blow to the calf against Chelsea, as he is now an option for Saturday. He is a regular starter and will be expected to see that spot immediately if deemed fit enough for that role, as he has only missed two matches when fit all season.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off with calf Walker-Peters was forced off with an apparent injury during the second half of Tuesday's clash with Chelsea.

Impact Walker-Peters was struggling with his calf and eventually asked to come off early in the second half. Ryan Manning was brought on to replace the right wing-back for the remainder of the match. Walker-Peters will have some extra time to try and get fit before a March 8 trip to Anfield.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling for production Walker-Peters has one shot (not on target), one chance created and two tackles won in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Walker-Peters has been playing as a wing-back the last few matches, but that hasn't resulted in an uptick in stats, as Southampton aren't keen on sending in crosses. He has just two crosses in his last three starts and while he's had some better attacking outings, it's clear, like anyone on this team, he's mostly inconsistent in terms of production with no reliance on clean sheets.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks one match ban Walker-Peters is set to be suspended after accumulating five yellow cards in the Premier League.

Impact Walker-Peters received his fifth yellow card, resulting in a suspension for the Premier League match against Newcastle. Ryan Manning is expected to start on the left flank in his place.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Walker-Peters (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Fulham.

Impact Walker-Peters is good to go as expected following a knock suffered in mid week. The defender has started every match since October in the Premier League.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Saturday Walker-Peters (undisclosed) is an option for Sunday's match against Fulham, according to manager Simon Rusk. "Kyle trained today, he had a bit of tightness before the game against...

Impact Walker-Peters could be making a quick turnaround following the knock he suffered Wednesday, with the defender now expected to be an option Sunday. This would be great news for the club, as he is a regular starter when healthy. That said, he hopes to see the start immediately in his return, with Yukinari Sugawara as a possible replacement if he starts on the bench or is out again.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knock Walker-Peters missed Wednesday's clash with Liverpool due to a knock, according to George Rees-Julian of the Daily Echo.

Impact Walker-Peters was struggling with a knock and missed Wednesday's clash. The defender's next chance to return is a Sunday trip to Fulham, where he would likely be the starter at right wing-back if fit. Yukinari Sugawara is the top option to back up Walker-Peters if he can't go Sunday.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Walker-Peters assisted once to go with five crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 5-1 defeat against Chelsea.

Impact Walker-Peters logged his first assist since Oct. 19, giving him two across Southampton's seven games between then and Wednesday. The defender having two Premier League assists this season makes him only one away from reaching his assist tally from last season's Championship.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Offers up first assist Walker-Peters assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Leicester City.

Impact Walker-Peters delivered his first assist of the season as he set up Joe Aribo for a shot from the center of the box in the 28th minute of play. Walker-Peters also set a season high with two chances created in the match and registered at least one tackle won for a third consecutive outing.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting role Walker-Peters started and played 90 minutes in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Walker-Peters was back in the starting XI after falling to the bench and going unused in their past two games. He has now started five of the club's seven contests, notching a chance created, seven shots and eight crosses in the attack to go along with three interceptions, seven tackles and nine clearances in the defense in his 441 minutes of play. He will look to remain in the starting XI moving forward, as he is still in search of his first goal contribution of the season.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts three shots Walker-Peters had three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Walker-Peters led Southampton on Saturday with three shots attempted (one on target) as Southampton fell 1 - 0 to Nottingham Forest. During the previous Championship campaign in which Southampton earned promotion, Walker-Peters averaged less than one shot attempted per appearance (40 shots over 46 starting appearances). Through two starting appearances in the 2024 -2024 Premier League, Walker-Peters has attempted five shots (one on target). He has also attempted a corner and cross in each match.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Orchestrated plays but no assists Walker-Peters generated three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 1-0 loss versus AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Walker-Peters put in one of the better Southampton defensive performances on Thursday. The right-back orchestrated some of their more threatening moves from crosses and corners but failed to create a goalscoring opportunity. The regular starter has scored once and delivered just two clean sheets. It is unlikely he will improve his clean sheet statistics in the Saints next against Newcastle. The Magpies have won seven of their last eight and scored at least two goals in their winning games.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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