1925:
West Stand opened.
1929:
Vic Watson established a new Club individual scoring record when he hit six against Leeds United at Upton Park.
1931:
Charlie Paynter appointed trainer/manager following death of Syd King.
1932:
Relegated to Division Two.
1933:
Lost 2-1 to Everton in FA Cup semi-final at Wolverhampton.
1939-44:
Club played in various regional war-time competitions.
1940:
Beat Blackburn Rovers 1-0 at Wembley to win the Football League War Cup.
1945:
League football resumed and played in Football League (South).
1946:
Rejoined the Second Division.
1950:
Charlie Paynter retired as manager and was succeeded by Ted Fenton. Death of Club chairman W.J. Cearns. Reg Pratt succeeds him.
1953:
In April, West Ham United played first game under floodlights at Upton Park and defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-1.
1955:
First game televised 'live' from Upton Park, drew 0-0 v Holland Sports.
1956:
In March the first League game to be played under floodlights took place at Upton Park. West Ham United beat Bury 3-2. Hammers became first winners of Southern Floodlight Cup after beating Aldershot 2-1 in the final.
1957:
Hammers made first appearance in FA Youth Cup final but lost 8-2 on aggregate to Manchester United.
1958:
Hammers won the Second Division championship and were promoted to the First Division. September 8 - Bobby Moore made his first team debut at home against Manchester United.