West Ham United Overview

Caleb Taylor vows Millwall will take fight to West Ham

Millwall defender Caleb Taylor promised that the Lions will "give it" to West Ham United in Saturday's highly anticipated Dockers Derby at The Den. Speaking on podcast, the 23-year-old ever-present center-back predicted a proper intimidating atmosphere for the arrival of the league leaders.

Pablo Felipe targets derby win over Millwall

Pablo Felipe set his sights on Saturday's fierce derby against Millwall after scoring his first West Ham United goal in a 3-2 Carabao Cup loss to Fulham. The Brazilian forward urged his team-mates to stay focused as the Championship leaders prepare for a trip to The Den.

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Finlay Herrick previews Millwall clash after West Ham debut

West Ham United goalkeeper Finlay Herrick set his sights on Saturday's fierce derby against Millwall after making his full home debut against Fulham. The 20-year-old revealed how late club icon Ludek Miklosko inspired his career while expressing excitement for his first trip to The Den.

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Alex Neil previews West Ham derby despite Millwall squad fatigue

Millwall manager Alex Neil praised his depleted squad's effort following a 2-2 draw at Middlesbrough ahead of Saturday's derby against West Ham United. Despite missing 11 first-team players, Neil remains proud of his side as they prepare to host their fierce rivals at The Den.

Nuno urges West Ham focus ahead of Millwall derby

Nuno Espirito Santo warned West Ham United to eradicate defensive mistakes ahead of Saturday's crucial derby against Millwall. Following a 3-2 Carabao Cup defeat against Fulham, the manager insisted there is no time for sorrow as the Championship leaders prepare for a trip to The Den.

West Ham United v Fulham - Carabao Cup Third Round

Arbeloa demands defensive improvements after Carabao Cup win

Alvaro Arbeloa urged Fulham to show greater defensive aggression after seeing his side edge West Ham 3-2 in a frantic Carabao Cup tie on Tuesday night. Substitute Oscar Bobb netted his first goal for the club to book their fourth-round berth, but the Spanish head coach was left frustrated by how easily his backline surrendered control.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	West Ham United	7	4	2	1	20	9	11	14	W W W W D
2	Swansea City	7	4	2	1	11	5	6	14	W L D W W
3	Middlesbrough	7	4	2	1	14	10	4	14	D W W D W
4	West Bromwich Albion	7	4	2	1	10	7	3	14	D W W D L
5	Queens Park Rangers	7	3	3	1	8	5	3	12	D D L W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

West Ham United

W
W
W
W
D

Swansea City

W
L
D
W
W

Middlesbrough

D
W
W
D
W

West Bromwich Albion

D
W
W
D
L

Queens Park Rangers

D
D
L
W
W

Frequently asked questions

When were West Ham founded?

West Ham United were founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks F.C, later renamed to West Ham United in 1900.

Who are the owners of West Ham?

British businessman David Sullivan owns 38.8% stake in the club and co-owns West Ham with David Kretinsky of 1890s Holdings (27%), Vanessa Gold of Family Trust (25.1%), J. Albert Smith of WHU LLC (8%) and other investors (1.1%).

What is West Ham's stadium called?

West Ham United play all their home games at the London Stadium, moving from their former home venue Boleyn Ground in 2016, which served the club's base for over a century. There are plans to expand London Stadium's capacity to 67,000.

What is London Stadium's capacity?

The London Stadium has a capacity of 62,500, making it London's fourth-largest stadium.

How many trophies have West Ham won?

West Ham have won five major honours during their history, which includes three FA Cups as well as the 2022-23 UEFA Conference League.

How many Premier League (top flight) titles have West Ham won?

West Ham United have never won the English top-flight. Their best-ever finish was third position in the 1985-86 season of the-then English first division.

Who has made the most appearances for West Ham?

Former English defender Billy Bonds is West Ham's leading appearance maker of all-time, featuring for the club in 799 games across 21 seasons.

Who is West Ham's all-time top goalscorer?

With 326 goals in 505 games, Vic Watson is the greatest goalscorer in the history of West Ham United.

Which famous players have played for West Ham?

Bobby Moore, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole and Mark Noble are among West Ham's biggest-ever stars, with the London side also famously once managing to lure Argentina internationals Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano to the club.

Which famous managers have been in charge of West Ham?

Avram Grant, Alan Pardew, David Moyes, Gianfranco Zola, and Manuel Pellegrini are among the most acclaimed managers to have been at the helm for West Ham United.

What is West Ham's nickname?

West Ham United are nicknamed The Irons and The Hammers, a reference to the club's first name, Thames Ironworks F.C.