As the Premier League season nears its conclusion, West Ham United welcome Leeds United to the London Stadium on May 24, 2026, in a fixture that could prove pivotal for both sides. The Hammers, with a win rate of 25%, have endured a challenging campaign, reflected in their 8 wins, 8 draws, and 16 losses. Their recent form has been inconsistent, securing two wins, one draw, and two defeats in their last five outings.
Leeds, similarly, have struggled for consistency, holding an identical 25% win rate from their 8 wins, 12 draws, and 12 losses. Their recent run of one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five paints a picture of a team fighting for every point. Goal difference is tight, with West Ham netting 40 and conceding 57, while Leeds have scored 39 and conceded 49. History between these two suggests a tight encounter, with recent head-to-heads showing a blend of draws and narrow victories for both. The bookmakers see this as an incredibly close contest, with a draw and an away win considered the most likely outcomes at 45% each, leaving West Ham with a slim 10% chance of victory. This fixture promises a tense battle, with both teams desperate to end their season on a high.
1. M. Hermansen, 2. K. Walker-Peters, 15. K. Mavropanos, 4. A. Disasi, 12. M. Diouf, 20. J. Bowen, 18. M. Fernandes, 28. T. Soucek, 7. C. Summerville, 19. Pablo, 11. T. Castellanos
26. K. Darlow, 24. J. Justin, 15. J. Bijol, 5. P. Struijk, 2. J. Bogle, 4. E. Ampadu, 22. A. Tanaka, 3. G. Gudmundsson, 11. B. Aaronson, 19. N. Okafor, 9. D. Calvert-Lewin
Match events
10' Card Yellow Card — J. Bijol (Leeds)
25' Card Yellow Card — B. Aaronson (Leeds)
46' subst Substitution 1 — Pablo (West Ham) (assists: C. Wilson)
67' Goal Normal Goal — T. Castellanos (West Ham) (assists: J. Bowen)
69' subst Substitution 1 — D. Calvert-Lewin (Leeds) (assists: W. Gnonto)
70' subst Substitution 2 — J. Bijol (Leeds) (assists: D. James)
78' subst Substitution 3 — J. Bogle (Leeds) (assists: F. Buonanotte)
78' subst Substitution 4 — A. Tanaka (Leeds) (assists: J. Piroe)
79' Goal Normal Goal — J. Bowen (West Ham) (assists: M. Fernandes)
88' Card Yellow Card — E. Ampadu (Leeds)
88' subst Substitution 2 — T. Castellanos (West Ham) (assists: M. Kante)
90'+1 subst Substitution 5 — B. Aaronson (Leeds) (assists: S. Bornauw)