The Round 23 Premier League encounter between West Ham vs Sunderland will take place at the London Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 06:00 PM (IST) on Saturday, 24 January 2026.
This matchup carries significant weight at both ends of the table. West Ham are deep in relegation trouble, while newly promoted Sunderland continue to impress with a solid mid-table position. With the Hammers enduring a long run without a clean sheet, this promises to be a tense and open contest.
Match Overview – West Ham vs Sunderland
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | West Ham vs Sunderland |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Round | Round 23 |
| Date & Kick-Off | Saturday, 24 January 2026 – 06:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | London Stadium |
| Location | London, England |
| Capacity | 62,500 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Weather | 9°C – Cool |
Match Insight: West Ham have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 20 consecutive matches, underlining their ongoing defensive crisis.
Recent Form Guide – West Ham vs Sunderland
West Ham United – Last 5 Matches (L-D-W-L-L)
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| MW18 | West Ham vs FUL | 0–1 | Loss |
| MW19 | West Ham vs BHA | 2–2 | Draw |
| MW20 | WOL vs West Ham | 3–0 | Loss |
| MW21 | West Ham vs NFO | 1–2 | Loss |
| MW22 | TOT vs West Ham | 1–2 | Win |
Sunderland – Last 5 Matches (D-D-D-W-W)
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| MW18 | Sunderland vs LEE | 1–1 | Draw |
| MW19 | Sunderland vs MCI | 0–0 | Draw |
| MW20 | TOT vs Sunderland | 1–1 | Draw |
| MW21 | BRE vs Sunderland | 3–0 | Lose |
| MW22 | Sunderland vs CRY | 2–1 | Win |
Head-to-Head – West Ham vs Sunderland
| Statistic | West Ham | Draws | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Meetings | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Home Wins | 10 | — | 6 |
| Away Wins | 3 | — | 2 |
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2025 | Sunderland | 3–0 | West Ham |
| Apr 15, 2017 | Sunderland | 2–2 | West Ham |
| Oct 22, 2016 | West Ham | 1–0 | Sunderland |
| Feb 27, 2016 | West Ham | 1–0 | Sunderland |
| Oct 03, 2015 | Sunderland | 2–2 | West Ham |
Sunderland’s 3–0 win earlier this season will give them plenty of confidence heading into London.
Top Scorers to Watch
- West Ham United: Jarrod Bowen – 6 goals, 1 assist (22 matches)
- Sunderland: Brian Brobbey – 4 goals, 1 assist (17 matches)
Bowen remains West Ham’s primary attacking outlet, while Brobbey provides Sunderland with physical presence up front.
Predicted Lineups – West Ham vs Sunderland
West Ham United (4-4-1-1)
Alphonse Areola – Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Jean-Clair Todibo, Oliver Scarles –
Jarrod Bowen, Tomáš Souček, Mateus Fernandes, Crysencio Summerville –
Pablo – Valentín Castellanos
Sunderland (4-2-3-1)
Robin Roefs – Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, Reinildo –
Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki –
Trai Hume, Enzo Le Fée, Eliezer Mayenda –
Brian Brobbey
Unavailable Players
| Team | Players Out |
|---|---|
| West Ham | Łukasz Fabiański, Lucas Paquetá |
| Sunderland | Arthur Masuaku, Bertrand Traoré |
Paquetá’s absence is a major blow for West Ham’s creativity in midfield.
Statistical Projection – West Ham vs Sunderland
| Metric | West Ham | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| Win Probability | 36% | 34% |
| Draw Probability | 30% | — |
| Expected Possession | 50–53% | 47–50% |
| Shots on Target | 4–6 | 4–6 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.2–1.5 | 1.1–1.4 |
| Clean Sheet Probability | 14% | 32% |
| Most Likely Scorer | Jarrod Bowen | Brian Brobbey |
✅ Final Score Prediction
West Ham 1–1 Sunderland
Likely Scorers:
- Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)
- Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
Given West Ham’s defensive struggles and Sunderland’s resilience, a hard-fought draw looks the most balanced outcome.
Confidence Levels
- West Ham Win: 36%
- Draw: 30%
- Sunderland Win: 34%
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Suggested Tips (Informational Only)
- Draw
- Under 2.5 Total Goals
- Both Teams to Score: Yes
- Anytime Scorer: Jarrod Bowen
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FAQs – West Ham vs Sunderland
1.What time is West Ham vs Sunderland?
Kick-off is at 06:00 PM (IST) on Saturday, 24 January 2026.
2.Where is the match being played?
At the London Stadium, London.
3.Who are the key players to watch?
Jarrod Bowen for West Ham and Brian Brobbey for Sunderland.
4.What is the predicted score?
A 1–1 draw in Round 23 of the Premier League.