West Ham United host Bournemouth at the London Stadium this evening as they aim to move out of the Premier League relegation zone.
The Hammers have moved into 18th place, sitting just three points behind Nottingham Forest. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo oversaw a dramatic 1–1 draw with Manchester United last Tuesday, where West Ham found a late equaliser to secure a crucial point. Notably, the club is enjoying a strong run, losing only one of their last seven matches across all competitions. A victory tonight is essential to keep the pressure on the teams directly above them.
West Ham Team News
Nuno Espírito Santo manages a squad bolstered by a significant defensive return but missing a key midfielder through suspension. Notably, Jean-Clair Todibo is available again after his three-match ban. Consequently, he faces competition from Axel Disasi and Konstantinos Mavropanos for a starting spot. Midfielder Freddie Potts is suspended for the next three matches. Forward Pablo Felipe remains sidelined with a calf injury.
Mads Hermansen will start in goal behind a defensive unit likely featuring Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Andy Diouf. In midfield, Soungoutou Magassa is expected to partner Mateus Fernandes in the absence of Potts. Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville will provide the threat from wide areas, with Tomáš Souček operating in an advanced midfield role. Taty Castellanos is poised to lead the line as the lone striker. Notably, Summerville has been in sensational form, netting six goals in his last seven games.
West Ham United Predicted Lineup
West Ham United predicted XI: Hermansen; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Magassa, Fernandes; Bowen, Soucek, Summerville; Castellanos
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at the London Stadium on Saturday, 21 February 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:30 GMT.
How to watch West Ham vs Bournemouth?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage begins at 17:00 GMT on television and via the Sky Go app.
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