🏏 Sun, 24 May 2026 16:00 BST
West Ham United
vs
Leeds United
4-2-3-1 vs 3-5-2
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- A decisive showdown in the relegation-zone battle. 18th-placed West Ham (36 points) host 14th-placed Leeds (47 points) on the final day. West Ham, even with a win, would reach 39 points and could finish above 17th-placed Tottenham (38 points, one game left), but accounting for goal difference (-22) relegation looks likely. 19th-placed Burnley (21 points) and bottom-placed Wolves (19 points) are already as good as relegated.
- In this season's Matchday 9 meeting at Elland Road, Leeds won 2-1. West Ham have struggled with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five, losing 1-3 away to Newcastle last time out. Leeds, by contrast, have kept up good form with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five, beating Brighton 1-0 last time out.
- Japan midfielder Ao Tanaka (27) marshals the game in Leeds' midfield. The capable player, who "was voted the club's Player of the Year in 2024-25," excels at "controlling games while constantly on the ball, as shown by figures of 90 touches per match on average and a pass completion rate over 90%." He also contributes highly in defence, functioning as the heartbeat of midfield.
- West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen (29) drives the attack from the right. The England forward, whose "weapons are left-footed cut-in shots and crosses," is the face of the club, having contributed to their UECL triumph. With goalscoring and leadership he drives the team, keeping alive hopes of escaping the relegation zone.
- Leeds' front two is the veteran pairing of Lukas Nmecha (31) and Dominic Calvert-Lewin (31). Nmecha is a Jamaica forward who joined from Luton Town, and Calvert-Lewin is a tall striker with England experience. Can the two experienced men break down West Ham's defence?
- In West Ham's front line, Tati Castellanos (26) starts as the lone striker. The Ecuador forward, on loan from New York City FC, links up with the young flanks of Crysencio Summerville (20) and Pablo Felipe (21). He will give his all in the final game at the London Stadium.