On this day - 8 October

Classic match

West Ham United 4-3 Birmingham City
Division One
8 October 1960

The Boleyn Ground faithful were treated to a goal fest when Birmingham City visited on this day in 1960.

A Mike Grice double and goals from Malcolm Musgrove and Dave Dunmore secured a thrilling win as the Hammers moved up to 12th in the league.

Grice's brace was half of his haul for the season as he netted just twice more.

The Hammers went onto finish the season in 16th position, three places above their opponents.

Complete record - 8 October

1921 West Ham United 3-0 Bristol City (Division Two)
1927 West Ham United 2-0 Burnley (Division One)
1932 Lincoln City 6-0 West Ham United (Division Two)
1938 West Ham United 5-2 Swansea Town (Division Two)
1949 West Ham United 1-1 Chesterfield (Division Two)
1955 West Ham United 4-0 Plymouth Argyle (Division Two)
1960 West Ham United 4-3 Birmingham City (Division One)
1966 West Ham United 2-3 Everton (Division One)
1968 Burnley 3-1 West Ham United (Division One)
1973 West Ham United 2-2 Liverpool (League Cup)
1975 West Ham United 3-0 Darlington (League Cup)
1977 West Ham United 0-0 Nottingham Forest (Division One)
1979 West Ham United 5-1 Southend United (League Cup)
1985 Swansea City 2-3 West Ham United (League Cup)
1988 Middlesbrough1-0 West Ham United (Division One)
1994 West Ham United 1-0 Crystal Palace (Premier League)

Played 16, Won 8, Drawn 3, Lost 5, Scored 36, Conceded 24