On Sunday, May 24, 2026, West Ham United delivered a commanding performance at home, securing a resounding 3-0 victory over Leeds United in their Premier League Matchday 38 fixture. The match, which kicked off at 5:00 PM, saw the Hammers dominate the second half, with all three goals coming after the break.

The first half remained a tight affair, with both teams battling for control. Leeds United, however, found themselves in early disciplinary trouble, with J. Bijol receiving a yellow card in the 10th minute, followed by B. Aaronson being booked in the 25th minute. As the whistle blew for half-time, the score remained level at 0-0. West Ham made an immediate change at the break, bringing on Callum Wilson for Pablo, a substitution that would prove impactful later in the game.

The second half ignited with renewed intensity. West Ham finally broke the deadlock in the 67th minute when V. Castellanos found the back of the net , giving the home side a crucial lead. Leeds responded with a series of substitutions, attempting to inject fresh energy into their attack: Wilfried Gnonto replaced Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the 69th minute, and Daniel James came on for Jaka Bijol in the 70th minute. Further changes saw Facundo Buonanotte and Joël Piroe enter the fray in the 78th minute, replacing Jayden Bogle and Ao Tanaka respectively.

Despite Leeds’ efforts to find an equalizer, West Ham extended their advantage in the 79th minute, with J. Bowen scoring their second goal . Leeds’ frustrations continued to mount, leading to another yellow card for E. Ampadu in the 87th minute. West Ham then made a late change, with Mohamadou Kanté replacing goal-scorer Valentin Castellanos in the 88th minute. Leeds made their final substitution in the 90th minute, bringing on Sebastiaan Bornauw for Brenden Aaronson.

The Hammers put the final nail in the coffin deep into stoppage time. In the 94th minute (90’ +4), the earlier substitute, C. Wilson, sealed the emphatic victory with West Ham’s third goal . The final whistle confirmed a dominant 3-0 win for West Ham United, capping off a strong performance in front of their home crowd.