West Ham host Everton at the London Stadium today, Saturday, in a match shaped by form, history and a major milestone for David Moyes. The game arrives as west ham look to protect their position in 17th place, two points above the relegation zone, while Everton arrive in 10th and chasing a push toward European football. Moyes will take charge of his 750th Premier League match as the sides meet in London.
West Ham and Everton in a tight Premier League meeting
The numbers point to a close contest. West Ham have won just three of their last 17 Premier League home games against Everton, although two of those wins have come in the last four meetings at the London Stadium. At the same time, Everton have won more Premier League games against West Ham than against any other opponent, both overall and away from home.
Recent meetings have been evenly balanced too, with the last three Premier League clashes ending level. That is as many draws as the previous 24 meetings combined, underlining how little has separated the teams in this fixture.
West Ham come into the game unbeaten in their last five Premier League home matches, with two wins and three draws. They have also kept two clean sheets in their last three home league games, matching the total from their previous 41 London Stadium home matches combined.
David Moyes reaches 750 as west ham face their former manager
For Moyes, the match marks a rare career milestone. He has already won away at former club Manchester United this season, and only a small group of managers have won away at two former clubs in the same Premier League season.
Before kick-off, Moyes said he is enjoying his football and feels young because the players keep him that way. He also joked that he is getting closer to the age and appearance of the league’s long-serving touchline figures than he expected.
The context makes the evening significant for both clubs. Everton are trying to recover from derby disappointment and keep their European hopes alive, while West Ham are focused on staying above the danger zone.
Form, clean sheets and key scoring notes
West Ham have kept clean sheets in both of their last two league games, and their recent defensive improvement is one of the sharpest trends in the matchup. Everton, meanwhile, have taken 25 away Premier League points this season, their best return in a season since 2020-21.
One more detail adds intrigue: Everton’s Beto has scored seven goals from just 19 shots in the Premier League in 2026, while Callum Wilson has scored eight goals in his last seven Premier League appearances against Everton. Those two attacking numbers stand out in a fixture where margins have usually been narrow.
West Ham also carry the weight of home expectations, with the London Stadium becoming a ground where recent improvement has started to show. The closing stages could depend on whether that run of solidity holds again, because west ham have made clear progress at home but Everton’s record in this matchup remains strong.
