Everton and West Ham United faced off in a Premier League match on September 29, 2025, at Everton Stadium in Liverpool.

Match Context

Everton entered the game looking to solidify their position after a reasonable start to the season. However, recent defeats, including a Merseyside derby loss to Liverpool and a Carabao Cup exit against Wolves, had dampened spirits. Manager David Moyes faced some fan frustration for fielding a rotated side in the Carabao Cup. The team hoped to extend their unbeaten competitive record at their new stadium.

West Ham, on the other hand, were aiming to improve their standing after a tumultuous period. The club had just replaced Graham Potter with Nuno Espírito Santo. Espírito Santo faced a tough task, inheriting a team that had lost five of its first six competitive games.

Team News and Form

Everton's Jack Grealish was expected to be a key player, bringing a spark to the attack. However, Jarrad Branthwaite and Merlin Röhl remained doubtful for Everton. West Ham were without Tomáš Souček and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

West Ham's recent form had been poor, but their away form provided some hope, as their last three Premier League wins had all come on the road with convincing 2+ goal margins.

Head-to-Head History

Recent encounters between Everton and West Ham had been closely contested, with both league clashes in the previous season ending in draws. Since the start of 2021, West Ham had managed five league wins in this matchup.

Key Players and Stats

Jordan Pickford has a strong record against West Ham, keeping six clean sheets in previous encounters. Callum Wilson, on the other hand, has been a threat for West Ham against Everton, scoring eight goals in his last seven league appearances against them. Everton had received 13 Premier League yellow cards this season, while West Ham had conceded seven goals from corners.

Match Dynamics

The match was seen as an opportunity for both teams to build collective memory and community at their respective grounds. Everton were expected to defend deep and look for Beto in the channels or Grealish to create chances. West Ham were anticipated to use their pace at full-back, with Ndiaye attacking the space inside and Dewsbury-Hall looking for cut-backs.