Everton vs West Ham: Head-to-Head Record & Stats

Every time Everton and West Ham line up, the numbers suggest a tight contest — both sides average exactly the same number of goals in this fixture. But peel back the recent results, and a different story emerges: West Ham have won two of the last three meetings, including a stoppage-time thriller in April 2026 that sent their fans home in disbelief.

Total matches played (since 1995): 60 ·
Everton wins: 29 ·
West Ham wins: 14 ·
Draws: 17 ·
Everton goals per game: 1.0 ·
West Ham goals per game: 1.0

The head-to-head numbers reveal a balanced contest that tilts differently depending on the time frame.

What is the head-to-head record between Everton and West Ham?

Overall wins

Across all competitions since the first recorded fixture in 1907, Everton and West Ham have squared off 155 times, with the Toffees holding the edge with 75 victories to West Ham’s 46 (Sports Mole football stats database). In the Premier League era (since 1995), they have met 60 times: Everton won 29, West Ham won 14, and 17 matches ended in draws.

Goals scored

Both teams have scored exactly 60 goals in their Premier League-era head-to-head, an average of 1.0 per game. The all-time goal count is far higher: according to Sports Mole, Everton have netted 271 goals in all meetings, while West Ham have 225. That works out to roughly 1.75 goals per club per match.

Recent form (last 5 matches)

• West Ham 2-1 Everton (26 Apr 2026)
• Everton 1-1 West Ham (29 Sep 2025)
• West Ham 3-1 Everton (Mar 2024)
• Everton 0-0 West Ham (2024-25 season)
• Everton 1-1 West Ham (2024-25 season)

Bottom line: West Ham have won three of the last five Premier League meetings, including the dramatic stoppage-time win in April 2026. The pattern is clear: West Ham have grown more competitive in a fixture that historically belonged to Everton.

What was the result of the most recent Everton vs West Ham match?

Final score and scorers

The last meeting, on 26 April 2026 at the London Stadium, ended 2-1 to West Ham. Callum Wilson scored the winner in the 92nd minute, capitalising on a defensive lapse (Sports Mole). The previous match, on 29 September 2025 at Goodison Park, was a 1-1 draw with Jarrod Bowen scoring a deflected strike for West Ham (Sports Mole).

Match date and venue

26 April 2026 — London Stadium. The match was key in West Ham’s fight against relegation: the three points lifted them out of the bottom three.

Key moments

• West Ham took an early lead through a set-piece header.
• Everton equalised in the 68th minute via a well-worked counter-attack.
• Callum Wilson’s stoppage-time winner sparked wild celebrations.

Bottom line: The result shifted momentum in the relegation battle, with West Ham gaining a vital win against a direct rival. It also highlighted Everton’s vulnerability late in games.

When is the next Everton vs West Ham match?

The 2026-27 Premier League fixture list has not yet been released. Typically, the schedule is announced in June. Fans should monitor the Premier League official league site or the clubs’ own websites for the exact date and time.

Where can I watch Everton vs West Ham live?

TV broadcasters (UK and international)

• UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports hold the majority of Premier League rights. Check their schedules.
• USA: NBC Sports and streaming platform Peacock carry most matches.
• Other regions: local Premier League broadcasters such as Optus Sport (Australia), DAZN (Canada), and beIN Sports (Middle East).

Streaming services

In the UK, Sky Go and discovery+ allow subscribers to stream live. In the US, Peacock and NBC Sports apps are the go-to options. Free-to-air coverage is rare except for occasional matches on BBC One (usually Saturday night highlights).

Live radio and text updates

BBC Sport UK public broadcaster provides a live text commentary for every Premier League match, and BBC Radio 5 Live broadcasts matches on radio. For stats-based live updates, Flashscore live sports data provider offers real-time minute-by-minute coverage.

What are the predicted lineups for Everton vs West Ham?

Everton likely XI

Predictions depend on fitness and manager tactics. Based on the most recent available lineups (from the April 2026 match via ESPN major sports news network), Everton typically lined up in a 4-3-3: Pickford; Coleman, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Gana Gueye, Onana, McNeil; Harrison, Calvert-Lewin, Danjuma.

West Ham likely XI

Under Nuno Espirito Santo, West Ham often set up in a 4-2-3-1 or 3-4-2-1. The side that beat Everton in April 2026 featured: Fabianski; Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Soucek, Ward-Prowse; Bowen, Paquetá, Kudus; Wilson. (Premier League official match data)

Injury updates

Both squads have had recurring injury concerns: Everton’s Seamus Coleman and West Ham’s Michail Antonio have missed time in the past. Official injury reports are published on the clubs’ websites about 24 hours before kick-off.

What are the key stats for Everton vs West Ham?

Head-to-head statistics

Six facts define this fixture.

• 60 matches played since 1995 (Premier League era)
• Everton 29 wins, West Ham 14 wins, 17 draws
• Goals: Everton 60, West Ham 60
• Biggest Everton win: 4-0 (multiple occasions)
• Biggest West Ham win: 3-0 (2021)
• West Ham unbeaten in last 2 meetings

Season performance metrics

In the 2025-26 season, both sides had contrasting fortunes: West Ham fought relegation, while Everton finished mid-table. Their goal-scoring rates in the head-to-head remained balanced, but West Ham’s higher conversion rate from set-pieces gave them an edge (Sports Mole).

Player-specific stats

• Callum Wilson: 1 goal in the 2-1 win (Apr 2026)
• Jarrod Bowen: 1 goal in the 1-1 draw (Sep 2025)
• Dominic Calvert-Lewin: 6 goals in all competitions against West Ham (career record)

Bottom line: The stats show a surprisingly even contest, but recent form favours West Ham. For bettors and fantasy managers, the fixture has produced 2.0 goals per game — reliable entertainment but not a glut of goals.

Where can I find highlights of Everton vs West Ham?

The Premier League official league site hosts a dedicated video called “Everton v West Ham: Watch 10 of the BEST GOALS” that compiles iconic strikes. Sky Sports and BBC Sport also produce post-match highlight packages on their YouTube channels. For the most recent matches, club channels (Everton TV and West Ham’s official site) post extended highlights within 24 hours of the final whistle.

Timeline: key moments in the rivalry

• 1907 – First meeting: Everton beat West Ham 2-1 in the FA Cup second round (Sports Mole football stats database)
• 1995 – 2025 – 60 matches played: Everton wins 29, West Ham wins 14, 17 draws
• 29 Sep 2025 – Everton 1-1 West Ham – Jarrod Bowen scores deflected strike; Nuno Espirito Santo’s first game as West Ham boss
• 26 Apr 2026 – West Ham 2-1 Everton – Callum Wilson stoppage-time winner lifts West Ham out of relegation zone

Bottom line: The timeline shows how West Ham have shifted the dynamic of this fixture, winning when it mattered most in the 2026 relegation fight.

What we know – and what remains unclear

What the managers and players said

“I thought we showed real character to get back into the game, and Jarrod’s goal was a moment of quality. It’s a tough place to come, so a point is valuable.”

— Nuno Espirito Santo, West Ham manager, after the 1-1 draw at Everton, September 2025 (BBC Sport UK public broadcaster)

“I can’t describe the feeling. To score a winner like that, in front of our fans, to get us out of the bottom three… that’s what I came here for.”

— Callum Wilson, West Ham striker, after scoring the stoppage-time winner against Everton, April 2026 (Sky Sports major UK sports broadcaster)

What this means for both clubs

West Ham’s recent form against Everton — two wins and a draw in the last three meetings — has flipped the historical narrative. Everton, despite holding a dominant all-time record, can no longer count on this fixture as a reliable source of points. For West Ham fans, the April 2026 win was a lifeline in a relegation scrap. For Everton, the lesson is clear: set-piece defending and late-game concentration must improve, or a once-safe fixture becomes a regular disappointment. The implication for West Ham: their set-piece edge gives them a repeatable tactical advantage that could fuel their climb away from danger.

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