West Ham United v Everton
Premier League, London Stadium, Saturday 9 November 2024, 3pm GMT
West Ham United will be seeking a third home Premier League win in a row for the first time since October 2022 when Everton visit London Stadium on Saturday.
The Irons defeated Ipswich Town (4-1) and Manchester United (2-1) in their previous two top-flight games at London Stadium, but away defeats at Tottenham Hotspur (1-4) and Nottingham Forest (1-3) in the same period mean the Hammers go into the weekend determined to find a greater level of consistency going into the November international break.
Everton have also endured an inconsistent start to 2024/25, losing their first four games before going on a five-match unbeaten run which was ended by a 1-0 defeat at newly-promoted Southampton last weekend.
Saturday's game is about the Irons, though, and after a week of hard work on the training pitches at Rush Green, Julen Lopetegui’s charges are fully focused on bouncing back and have a point to prove.
Remembrance Day...
West Ham United will be marking Remembrance Day at Saturday's game.
Remembrance Day is an opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life. We remember the Armed Forces, and their families, from Britain and the Commonwealth, the vital role played by the emergency services and those who have lost their lives as a result of conflict or terrorism.
Representatives of the Armed Forces will form a guard of honour pitchside before the game, and wreaths will be laid on the centre circle by West Ham legend Sir Trevor Brooking and former Everton player Ian Snodin.
A minute's silence in memory of the fallen will take place before kick-off, when The Last Post will also be sounded by a single bugler. Prior to that, a brass band will play traditional music.
Supporters are also invited to donate to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, who will hold a bucket collection at London Stadium. The Poppy Appeal provides support for members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families.
Tickets…
Tickets for this sold-out game are still available on the Ticket Exchange, with Season Ticket Holders who cannot attend this fixture relisting their seats for other supporters to buy. Click HERE to check availability or relist.
Travel…
There is no planned disruption to TfL Underground services on the Jubilee and Central lines, nor the Elizabeth line and Docklands Light Railway calling at Stratford.
Supporters travelling from further afield are advised that there is no service from New Cross Gate to Crystal Palace and West Croydon.
Likewise, there are no planned engineering works on the c2c and Greater Anglia mainline services for Monday, as well as the Southeastern network that serves Stratford International.
Stratford and Stratford City Bus Stations are located in close proximity to Stratford station. Buses that run to these stations are numbers: 25, 86, 97, 104, 108, 158, 241, 257, 262, 276, 308, 425, 473, D8.
Supporters using public transport are advised to check their journeys before they travel, using resources such as TfL’s Journey Planner and the TfL Go app. Supporters may also wish to visit the National Rail website if travelling on the rail network.
There is no parking available at London Stadium. Restrictions will be in place and enforced in the local area.
How To Follow…
Saturday’s 3pm kick-off will NOT be broadcast live in the UK, but will be shown across the world by the Premier League’s international broadcast partners.
If you live outside the UK, click HERE for details of Premier League listings in your territory.
You can follow the action via our live blog on whufc.com and our app, and across our social media channels. We will also have highlights and exclusive reaction for you after the final whistle on our website and social media.
Live audio commentary will be available in the UK on BBC Radio London, and worldwide on our official website and app.
Official Programme...
Our eighth issue of the season is led by an extensive interview with our new France international defender Jean-Clair Todibo, who discusses his journey from French Guiana to the English Premier League, via spells in Spain, Germany and Portugal.
The front cover shows Todibo and his teammates paying their respects on Remembrance Day. The cover has been created by renowned illustrator Dave Flanagan.
We also have words from Club captain Jarrod Bowen, Head Coach Julen Lopetegui and Steve Blowers’ chat with former defender Alvin Martin as we continue celebrating the 50th anniversary of our 1975 FA Cup win, while we've got exciting features with Maximilian Kilman and Carlos Soler, exclusive columns galore, stats and in-depth analysis from Analytics United, too!
With the latest news from our Academy, women’s team and Foundation, plus puzzles, statistics and the lowdown on our opponents from Goodison Park, the Official Programme is packed full of content for you!
Team News…
Edson Álvarez and Mohammed Kudus will be missing in east London through suspension, having been sent-off in the Hammers’ Premier League defeats at Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest respectively.
Forward Niclas Füllkrug has missed the Hammers’ last seven Premier League games since he suffered an injury in his calf and Achilles area while on international duty with Germany in September, and will once again be assessed ahead of kick-off.
Everton will be without long-term absentees Armando Broja, Youssef Chermiti, James Garner and Timothy Iroegbunam, while Abdoulaye Doucoure could return from injury to feature at London Stadium.
Opposition…
It has not been easy being an Everton fan but, after decades starved of success and a period of uncertainty, anxiety and concern over their club’s very future, it may soon get a bit easier.
Of course, relative to the vast majority of football clubs in this country, Everton have thrived. The Blues have not been out of the top division since 1954 – an unbroken 70-year stay beaten only by Arsenal.
In that time, Everton have won four First Division titles, three FA Cups, a European Cup Winners’ Cup and played in European competition on multiple other occasions.
The Liverpool-based club has been represented by some of the best players England has ever produced, including 1966 FIFA World Cup winner Alan Ball, England strikers Gary Lineker and Wayne Rooney, and played at one of the most atmospheric stadiums in the country in the historic Goodison Park.
On the other hand, Everton supporters have not seen their team lift a major trophy since the FA Cup in 1995, watched their cross-city rivals Liverpool re-emerge to win domestic and European titles galore, and, in recent years, seen the club’s on-field performances and off-field financial situation dominate the headlines for the wrong reasons.
Nearly three decades on from Paul Rideout’s Wembley winner against Manchester United, lifting another major trophy seems as far away as it has ever been since, but off the pitch there appears to be some significant light at the end of the proverbial tunnel.
Reports suggest that the club’s long-vaunted takeover by new owners could soon be completed, with the American Friedkin Group – who already own Italian Serie A club AS Roma – apparently awaiting approval by the Football Association, Premier League and the Financial Conduct Authority.
If and when it is completed, Everton fans – and staff and players – will likely breathe a big sigh of relief.
With the club’s future apparently secure, they can concentrate 100 per cent on securing their Premier League status ahead of next summer’s move from Goodison Park to a new riverfront stadium at the city’s Bramley-Moore Dock.
Everton Stadium, which will have a capacity of over 52,000, will be ready for the start of next season. Now, the challenge for manager Sean Dyche and his squad is to make sure they are in the Premier League when it opens.
That looked to be in question when the Blues lost their opening four matches of 2024/25, but they have since picked up and arrive at West Ham United unbeaten in six games since.
Staying up in itself may not constitute success, but it is a stepping stone to what Everton supporters hope will be a successful future.
Previous Meetings…
West Ham and Everton will play each other for the 57th time in the Premier League on Saturday. The Blues hold the overall edge by 29 wins to 14, with 13 draws.
Everton dominate the overall head-to-head record, with 75 wins to West Ham’s 45, in addition to 31 draws, though Julen Lopetegui’s charges will be desperate to overturn that record with a positive result at London Stadium on Saturday.
The very first encounter between the two sides came all the way back in 1907, in the FA Cup, when the visitors to the Boleyn Ground claimed a 2-1 second round victory. Despite history being on Everton’s side, recent history indeed favours the Hammers, who have won five or last eight meetings in the Premier League.
The teams split the victories last term. Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s solitary strike earned Everton victory at London Stadium in October 2023 before the Hammers won the reverse fixture 3-1 at Goodison Park courtesy of goals from Kurt Zouma, Tomáš Souček and Edson Álvarez.
Match Officials…
Referee: Stuart Attwell
Assistant Referees: Constantine Hatzidakis and Wade Smith
Fourth Official: Tim Robinson
VAR: Darren England
Assistant VAR: James Mainwaring
Stuart Attwell has been confirmed as the referee for West Ham United’s Premier League clash at home to Everton on Saturday.
The 42-year-old became the-then youngest referee in Premier League history when, at 25, he took charge of Blackburn Rovers’ match against Hull City in August 2008.
He returned to the National List of Referees in 2012, but was promoted back to the Select Group for 2016/17 and earlier this season took charge of his 200th fixture in the English top flight.
Originally from Nuneaton, Warwickshire, Attwell held the whistle during Liverpool’s penalty-shootout win over Chelsea in the 2021/22 EFL Cup final, and also oversaw Arsenal’s similarly dramatic Community Shield victory over Manchester City in August 2023.
He was the man in the middle during this fixture last season, that yielded a 1-0 win for Everton, and in total he has refereed 22 West Ham matches, the first being a 1-0 Premier League victory away at Wigan Athletic in March 2009.
Besides overseeing five top-tier games this term, including Fulham’s narrow win over Brentford on Monday night, he has refereed in UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying and in the EFL Championship during 2024/25, as well as on the international scene in the UEFA Nations League.
