West Ham relegated despite final day win

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West Ham United 3 - 0 Leeds United

West Ham’s 14-year stay in the Premier League came to an end despite a final-day victory over Leeds United

Author | Jamie Pugh

Stadium | London Stadium

The Hammers needed to beat Leeds and rely on Tottenham losing to Everton if they were to preserve their top-flight status.

A closer analysis of how West Ham were relegated


For long periods, it appeared they would not even manage the first part of that equation. In sweltering conditions, West Ham produced a sluggish display, with the mood darkened further by Tottenham taking a first-half lead against Everton.

The breakthrough the home support had been waiting for finally arrived in the 67th minute when Taty Castellanos rose at the back post to head home Jarrod Bowen’s corner.

West Ham found a second with 11 minutes remaining as Bowen drilled a composed angled finish into the far corner.

Substitute Callum Wilson added a third in stoppage time, ensuring Graham Potter’s side had done all they could, but attention had already turned to events at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The result West Ham required never came, with Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham holding on to secure victory and preserve their Premier League status. In a different part of London, there was a huge sense of relief. Head to London Super News for the Tottenham perspective on what was a very dramatic battle to avoid relegation to the Championship. 

Watch | Tottenham Hotspur celebrate |We are Tottenham TV

Relegation means West Ham will play Championship football for the first time since the 2011-12 campaign.

Leeds, meanwhile, end the season in 14th place after suffering a first defeat in nine matches.

Location: London E20 2ST, UK

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