West Ham United vs Newcastle United Preview

The London Stadium sets the stage for a crucial Premier League encounter as West Ham United welcome Newcastle United on 2nd November 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00 GMT. This fixture arrives at a pivotal moment for both clubs, though the contrasting fortunes couldn’t be more stark. The Hammers stumble into this home fixture nursing the wounds of a nightmarish run that has seen them collect just one point from their last five matches, a sequence of results that has left supporters questioning the team’s direction and resolve. Meanwhile, the Magpies soar into East London riding a magnificent wave of momentum, having secured four victories from their last five outings to establish themselves as genuine top-four contenders. The psychological advantage firmly belongs to the visitors, but West Ham’s desperation for points on home soil could inject unpredictability into what promises to be a fascinating tactical battle.

West Ham’s recent record makes for sobering reading. The Hammers have endured a torrid spell, managing just one draw from their last five matches—a 1-1 home tie with Everton on September 29th that now feels like a distant memory. The defeats have been comprehensive and demoralizing: a 2-1 away loss at Leeds United on October 24th, a 2-0 home defeat to Brentford on October 20th, a 2-0 away hammering at Arsenal on October 4th, and a 2-1 home loss to Crystal Palace on September 20th. The pattern reveals alarming defensive fragility, with the Hammers conceding goals with concerning regularity while struggling to generate consistent attacking threat. With four losses and just one draw from their last five, West Ham are in genuine crisis and desperately need a result to halt this slide before it spirals completely out of control. The home faithful will demand a response, but whether this beleaguered squad possesses the quality and mentality to deliver remains deeply uncertain.

Newcastle United, by contrast, have been one of the Premier League’s form teams. The Magpies have won four of their last five matches, including an impressive 2-0 home victory against Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup on October 29th, a 2-1 home win over Fulham on October 25th, a commanding 3-0 home demolition of Benfica in the Champions League League Phase on October 21st, and a 2-0 home triumph against Nottingham Forest on October 5th. Their solitary blemish came in a 2-1 away defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion on October 18th, though that result has done little to derail their momentum. The Magpies have showcased impressive versatility, delivering results across multiple competitions while maintaining defensive solidity and clinical finishing. With confidence surging through the squad and belief growing that they can compete with anyone, Newcastle will view this trip to the London Stadium as an opportunity to claim three points against vulnerable opposition and cement their credentials as top-four certainties.

The head-to-head record offers fascinating context to this encounter. Looking at the last five meetings, Newcastle hold a slight advantage with three victories compared to West Ham’s one, alongside one draw. West Ham secured a 2-0 away victory in November 2024 after a thrilling 4-3 home win for Newcastle in March 2024, demonstrating their ability to compete in this fixture. The sole draw came in October 2023.

Football fans worldwide can witness this Premier League showdown, with Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League broadcasting live in the UK and Ireland, while international audiences can tune in via USA Network and Telemundo in the United States, DAZN in Canada, Disney+ Hotstar in India, and beIN Sports across the Middle East and North Africa. With kick-off at 14:00 GMT, this promises to be compelling viewing as West Ham seek salvation while Newcastle aim to maintain their march towards European qualification.

Possible Line-Ups

West Ham United (4-2-3-1)

Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Soucek, Bowen, Fernandes, Paquetá, Summerville, Kilman, Magassa, Diouf

Newcastle United (4-3-3)

Trippier, Burn, Botman, Joelinton, Gordon, Woltemade, Tonali, Murphy, Guimarães, Thiaw, Pope

⚒️ West Ham United Form

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
❌	Leeds United	2-1	West Ham United	English Premier League	Oct 24, 2025
❌	West Ham United	0-2	Brentford	English Premier League	Oct 20, 2025
❌	Arsenal	2-0	West Ham United	English Premier League	Oct 4, 2025
🤝	Everton	1-1	West Ham United	English Premier League	Sep 29, 2025
❌	West Ham United	1-2	Crystal Palace	English Premier League	Sep 20, 2025

⚫ Newcastle United Form

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
✅	Newcastle United	2-0	Tottenham Hotspur	English Carabao Cup	Oct 29, 2025
✅	Newcastle United	2-1	Fulham	English Premier League	Oct 25, 2025
✅	Newcastle United	3-0	Benfica	Champions League	Oct 21, 2025
❌	Brighton & Hove Albion	2-1	Newcastle United	English Premier League	Oct 18, 2025
✅	Newcastle United	2-0	Nottingham Forest	English Premier League	Oct 5, 2025

🏆 Head-to-Head Record

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
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
West Ham United	1-5	Newcastle United	English Premier League	Apr 5, 2023

📺 TV Listings / Streaming

Country	Broadcaster
🇬🇧 UK	Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League
🇺🇸 USA	USA Network, Telemundo
🇨🇦 Canada	DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada
🇦🇺 Australia	Stan Sport
🇮🇳 India	JioHotstar, Star Sports Select HD1
🇩🇪 Germany	Sky Sport Premier League
🇪🇸 Spain	DAZN Spain
🇫🇷 France	Canal+ Foot
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	beIN SPORTS CONNECT
🇿🇦 South Africa	DStv App, SuperSport Premier League