West Ham United vs West Bromwich Albion — match summary
England · Championship · kick-off 31 Oct 2026 22:00
Full time · score 1-3
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): West Ham United 48 · West Bromwich Albion 29
mPS in-play performance (0-100): West Ham United 41 · West Bromwich Albion 40
Shots on target 5-3 · corners 8-6 · possession 55-45
NextGOAL tip: West Bromwich Albion +1 · 4 stars
West Ham United and West Bromwich Albion meet in the Championship, with 3rd and 5th separated by just a point. The hosts' last match ended in a 2-3 defeat, while the visitors drew 1-1 with their opponents, so the two teams come into this in very different moods. West Ham United are still the highest scorers in the top group, but their defence shows leaks from time to time. After losing at home last time out, the back line is likely to be tightened up. West Bromwich Albion, meanwhile, are not flashy but are unbeaten in 3 straight matches, defend stubbornly and are good at waiting for the counter. The pattern of play should therefore see West Ham United as the side opening up and attacking, while West Bromwich Albion sit back in an organised block and wait for the counter. The game will be decided by how quickly the hosts can break down that compact defence. If they break it down slowly, the game could drag on and end up close.