Ahead of the Premier League fixture release day on June 18th 2025, we’re taking a look at our upcoming opponents for next season, having returned to the top-flight.

This time we take a look at West Ham United.

Stadium:

• London Stadium

• Capacity: 62,500

Distance from Elland Road:

• 200 miles

Founded:

• 124 years ago (as West Ham United)

A memorable meeting:

Time in Premier League:

• 13 years

• After relegation from the top-flight in 2011, the Hammers bounced back the following year. The East London outfit have remained in the Premier League ever since, recording a highest finish of sixth place and have enjoyed success on the European front, notably winning the Europa Conference League in 2023.

Last season:

• Graham Potter took over the reins from Spaniard Julen Lopetegui midway through last term and guided the club to a 14th-place finish in the Premier League’s final standings. The side were knocked out in the third round of both the FA Cup and the EFL Cup.

One to watch:

• Former Hull City forward Jarrod Bowen continues to excel in a Hammers’ shirt, netting 14 goals in all competitions and assisting a further 10 for his teammates last year. The 28-year-old versatile attacker has been capped 16 times by England, scoring his first for his country in a victory over the Republic of Ireland.