West Ham United’s 14-year run in the Premier League has ended, with the club relegated to the Championship after securing a 3-0 win over Leeds United on the last day of the season at the London Stadium.
Key takeaways
- West Ham were relegated despite beating Leeds 3-0 in their final match.
- The Hammers required not just a win, but also help from the Tottenham vs Everton result to stay up.
- Tottenham’s lead over Everton played a major role in West Ham’s survival hopes fading.
- Taty Castellano scored the opening goal in the 67th minute from Jarrod Bowen’s corner.
- Jarrod Bowen added a second 11 minutes from time, before Callum Wilson made it 3-0 in stoppage time.
- West Ham will return to the Championship for the first time since the 2011-12 season.
West Ham’s win not enough as other results turned
Heading into the closing round, West Ham knew victory was only part of the equation. They also needed results to break their way from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton, where a favourable outcome was required to keep their top-flight status alive.
For long stretches, West Ham struggled to take control in challenging conditions, and their prospects were further dented when Tottenham went ahead against Everton. With the scoreboard elsewhere turning against them, the pressure increased even though they were managing to create chances at home.
Castellano, Bowen and Wilson seal 3-0 over Leeds
The deadlock was finally broken in the 67th minute. Taty Castellano rose highest at the back post to convert Jarrod Bowen’s corner, triggering a wave of relief among the home supporters.
West Ham then made the result safe 11 minutes from time when Bowen struck again, finishing sharply from an angled position to put the contest beyond Leeds. Substitute Callum Wilson added a third in stoppage time, completing the emphatic victory.
Even so, Everton held their position against Tottenham, ensuring that West Ham’s performance—despite the convincing margin—could not prevent relegation.
Relegation ends a long Premier League stay
This result sends West Ham back to the Championship for the first time since the 2011-12 season, bringing an end to their lengthy spell in England’s top division.
Leeds United, meanwhile, finished 14th after ending the campaign with their first loss in nine matches.
