On this day - 20 September

Classic match

West Ham United 3-1 Liverpool
Premier League
20 September 2008


West Ham United secured their first home win of the season and in some style as they despatched Liverpool 3-1. 

The hosts got off to a near perfect starts as Winston Reid headed the Irons' ahead inside five minutes.

Things got even better as Diafra Sakho netted an exquisite chip to double the lead after only seven on the clock. 

Raheem Sterling dragged the Reds back into the match with a fine finish however Morgan Amalfitano's calm finish wrapped up the points. The Boleyn Ground was rocking. 

West Ham United 3-1 Newcastle United
Premier League
20 September 2008

West Ham United's last involvement on this date in the calendar was a memorable one as they swept aside Newcastle United at the Boleyn Ground seven years ago.

The Magpies were never in the contest once David Di Michele had given the hosts an eighth minute lead.

The same player doubled the advantage before the break, and Matt Etherington's 53rd minute goal made it 3-0.

Newcastle did pull one back through Michael Owen, but it was of little consequence as the Hammers ran out easy winners.

Complete record - 20 September

1919 West Ham United 2-1 Rotherham County (Division Two)
1924 Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham United (Division One)
1930 Newcastle United 4-2 West Ham United (Division One)
1947 Bury 1-2 West Ham United (Division Two)
1952 West Ham United 2-2 Leeds United (Division Two)
1958 West Ham United 4-2 Chelsea (Division One)
1969 West Ham United 3-0 Sheffield Wednesday (Division One)
1975 West Ham United 2-0 Sheffield United (Division One)
1980 West Ham United 3-2 Watford (Division Two)
1986 West Ham United 2-0 Luton Town (Division One)
1992 West Ham United 1-1 Derby County (Division One)
1994 Walsall 2-1 West Ham United (League Cup)
1995 Bristol Rovers 0-1 West Ham United (League Cup)
1997 West Ham United 0-1 Newcastle United (Premier League)
2003 Gillingham 2-0 West Ham United (Division One)
2005 Sheffield Wednesday 2-4 West Ham United (League Cup)
2008 West Ham United 3-1 Newcastle United (Premier League)
2014 West Ham United 3-1 Liverpool (Premier League)

Played 18, Won 11, Drawn 3, Lost 4, Scored 36, Conceded 23