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Newcastle United vs West Ham United Competition – English Premier League Stadium: St. James’ Park Date: 17th May 2026 Kick-off time – 17:30 GMT
Sunday’s late kick-off at St. James’ Park pits a mid-table Newcastle side with nothing left to play for against a West Ham outfit fighting for Premier League survival in what could be a pivotal evening at the bottom of the table.
The Magpies have endured a difficult recent spell, collecting just one win from their last five matches. Their most recent outing was a 1-1 draw away at Nottingham Forest — a point that did little to lift a side already coasting to the end of the season. Prior to that, a 3-1 home win over Brighton offered a brief spark. Before that, Arsenal won 1-0 at the Emirates with Newcastle on the losing side. Earlier in this run, they were beaten 2-1 at home by AFC Bournemouth. The oldest result in the sequence was a 2-1 defeat away at Crystal Palace. One win, one draw and three defeats in five is a sobering run for a side that will end the season in the bottom half of mid-table.
West Ham’s season has been defined by inconsistency, and their most recent form does little to inspire confidence at the crucial moment. Their most recent outing was a 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal — a result that deepens their relegation anxiety going into the final two games. Prior to that, they were beaten 3-0 away at Brentford in another damaging loss. Before that, a 2-1 home win over Everton gave them some hope. Earlier in this run, they drew 0-0 away at Crystal Palace. The oldest result was a 4-0 home demolition of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Two wins, a draw and two defeats sums up a side capable of winning but unable to string results together when it matters most.
The head-to-head record is evenly split, with each side having won two of the last five meetings and one draw. Most recently, West Ham won 3-1 at home against Newcastle in November 2025. In the previous encounter, Newcastle won 1-0 away at the London Stadium in March 2025.
From a standings perspective, the table context makes this one far more compelling for the away side. West Ham are 18th on 36 points — two points behind Tottenham in 17th on 38. With two games remaining, West Ham’s maximum possible total is 42 points. If they win both remaining fixtures and Tottenham fail to collect further points, West Ham would overtake them. A defeat here would leave them needing a final-day miracle. Newcastle, sitting 13th on 46 points, have nothing but pride to protect — but home advantage and superior form make them a difficult proposition regardless.
In the UK, the match is live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, available to stream via Sky Go. In the United States, viewers can watch on USA Network and Telemundo. The game is also live in Germany on Sky Sport Premier League, in France on Canal+ Foot, and in Australia on Stan Sport.
Lineups & Injuries
Newcastle United (4-2-3-1) Pope, Hall, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Tonali, Guimarães, Murphy, Woltemade, Osula, Joelinton
West Ham United (3-4-2-1) Hermansen, Disasi, Mavropanos, Todibo, Diouf, Fernandes, Soucek, Wan-Bissaka, Summerville, Bowen, Castellanos
Newcastle United – Last 5 Games
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🤝 | Nottingham Forest | 1-1 | Newcastle United | English Premier League | May 10, 2026 |
| ✅ | Newcastle United | 3-1 | Brighton & Hove Albion | English Premier League | May 2, 2026 |
| ❌ | Arsenal | 1-0 | Newcastle United | English Premier League | Apr 25, 2026 |
| ❌ | Newcastle United | 1-2 | AFC Bournemouth | English Premier League | Apr 18, 2026 |
| ❌ | Crystal Palace | 2-1 | Newcastle United | English Premier League | Apr 12, 2026 |
West Ham United – Last 5 Games
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❌ | West Ham United | 0-1 | Arsenal | English Premier League | May 10, 2026 |
| ❌ | Brentford | 3-0 | West Ham United | English Premier League | May 2, 2026 |
| ✅ | West Ham United | 2-1 | Everton | English Premier League | Apr 25, 2026 |
| 🤝 | Crystal Palace | 0-0 | West Ham United | English Premier League | Apr 20, 2026 |
| ✅ | West Ham United | 4-0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | English Premier League | Apr 10, 2026 |
Head To Head – Last 5 Meetings
| Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ham United | 3-1 | Newcastle United | English Premier League | Nov 2, 2025 |
| West Ham United | 0-1 | Newcastle United | English Premier League | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Newcastle United | 0-2 | West Ham United | English Premier League | Nov 25, 2024 |
| Newcastle United | 4-3 | West Ham United | English Premier League | Mar 30, 2024 |
| West Ham United | 2-2 | Newcastle United | English Premier League | Oct 8, 2023 |
TV Listings / Streaming
| Country | Channel |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Go |
| Republic of Ireland | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League |
| United States | USA Network, Telemundo |
| Germany | Sky Sport Premier League |
| France | Canal+ Foot |
| Australia | Stan Sport |
| India | JioHotstar, Star Sports Select 1 |
| Spain | DAZN Spain, Movistar+ |
| Canada | DAZN Canada |
Premier League Table — 2025/26 (Matchday 36)
| Pos | Club | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 36 | 24 | 7 | 5 | 68 | 26 | +42 | 79 |
| 2 | Man City | 36 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 75 | 32 | +43 | 77 |
| 3 | Man United | 36 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 63 | 48 | +15 | 65 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 36 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 60 | 48 | +12 | 59 |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 36 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 50 | 46 | +4 | 59 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 36 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 56 | 52 | +4 | 55 |
| 7 | Brighton | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 52 | 42 | +10 | 53 |
| 8 | Brentford | 36 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 52 | 49 | +3 | 51 |
| 9 | Chelsea | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 55 | 49 | +6 | 49 |
| 10 | Everton | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 49 |
| 11 | Fulham | 36 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 44 | 50 | -6 | 48 |
| 12 | Sunderland | 36 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 37 | 46 | -9 | 48 |
| 13 | Newcastle | 36 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 50 | 52 | -2 | 46 |
| 14 | Leeds | 36 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 48 | 53 | -5 | 44 |
| 15 | Palace | 36 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 38 | 47 | -9 | 44 |
| 16 | Nottm Forest | 36 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 45 | 47 | -2 | 43 |
| 17 | Tottenham | 36 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 46 | 55 | -9 | 38 |
| 18 | West Ham | 36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 42 | 62 | -20 | 36 |
| 19 | Burnley | 36 | 4 | 9 | 23 | 37 | 73 | -36 | 21 |
| 20 | Wolves | 36 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 25 | 66 | -41 | 18 |
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