The game ended in a 1-1 draw and the live Sky TV cameras will once again be present as Glenn Roeder's men look to bounce back from defeat against Fulham two weeks ago and return to winning ways.
Schemmel has established himself as a first team regular and crowd favourite since completing his £465,000 permanent transfer from Metz in the summer and looks back with pride to his first game in the claret and blue.
"It was a very good game," he recalls, "and we played well that night. It was quite difficult for me because I had only arrived at the club a few days earlier and I didn't know any of the players or the style that West Ham preferred to play.
"I watched the game on video afterwards and wondered if it would be possible for me to play well enough in the Premiership to prove that West Ham should sign me.
"I was worried that I wouldn't settle in, but thankfully everything was okay in the end."
Despite making his debut against the Addicks as a wing-back - in the absence of Trevor Sinclair and with Harry Redknapp's preference for a 3-5-2 formation - Schemmel has performed impressively as part of Glenn Roeder's more solid 4-4-2 system this season and admits he is enjoying his new full-back role.
"I am very happy in that position. I must admit that I prefer to play as a wing-back but I am comfortable as a right-back and the game is much easier when you have someone like Trevor Sinclair in front of you.
"Glenn has been very helpful and told me that my first thought as a right-back must be to defend. I am happy with this and if it is good for the team, then it is not a problem.
"I like to get forward, though, and as long as I get back to my position quickly then I am sure the manager doesn't mind!"
Looking forward to the trip south of the river on Monday, Sebastien confirms the need for a return to the form that saw us gain three victories in eight days at the end of October.
"This game is very important because a win will hopefully take us into the top ten. That must be our first objective - to get in the top half and then play well enough to stay there.
"The manager spoke to us this morning about how much he wants to get three points from the game on Monday and we are all determined to do that."
The game has a real 'local' feel to it, with Charlton the nearest rivals to Upton Park in terms of distance, and Schemmel immediately breaks into a smile at the mention of a 'London derby'.
"It is very special and I love the atmosphere of a London derby. It is like the fans are playing as well - they try to sing harder than the other fans and cheer the team throughout the game.
"I know that it means a lot to West Ham fans that we beat our local rivals and I am sure we can give them a good result on Monday against Charlton."