West Ham Secures First Premier League Home Win of 2025/26 After Newcastle's Poor Performance
The match at the London Stadium on Sunday held different levels of importance for West Ham and Newcastle. For West Ham, a win was crucial to boost their Premier League standings, while Newcastle's performance was expected to be a benchmark for their season given their strong squad.
Newcastle's quick goal, scored by Alexander Isak after just 25.95 seconds, should have given them an easy win...
Nuno Espirito Santo was still waiting for his first win as West Ham manager, with the team yet to secure a home victory in the 2025/26 season. In contrast, Eddie Howe was navigating a challenging season with Newcastle United, juggling domestic matches with Champions League commitments.
West Ham United's Dominant Performance
Callum Wilson, starting his second match for West Ham, applied pressure with a shot on target in the 10th minute, signaling the hosts' intent to take control. With impressive pass completion stats of at least 84.6% from Potts, Lucas Paquetá, and Matheus Fernandes, West Ham dominated the midfield and subsequently the game.
Newcastle's dismal performance handed West Ham their first Premier League home win of the 2025/26 season. Sunday's match at the London Stadium held significant importance for both teams, albeit for different reasons. West Ham's manager Nuno Espirito Santo was under pressure to secure his first win, while Newcastle's Eddie Howe was grappling with the challenges of balancing Champions League and domestic fixtures.
The Hammers capitalized on Newcastle's poor display, with goals from Lucas Paqueta and Tomas Soucek sandwiching an own goal from Sven Botman. West Ham's attacking flair and creativity proved too much for the Magpies, who failed to impress despite dominating possession at times. The 3-1 victory marked a turning point for West Ham, who had struggled to find form at home this season.
West Ham's Jarrod Bowen expressed his delight at the win, highlighting the team's potential and the importance of showcasing their skills on the pitch. Meanwhile, Eddie Howe acknowledged his team's lackluster performance, citing the need for consistency and improvement. The win puts West Ham above Nottingham Forest in 18th place, while Newcastle remains in 13th, still searching for their first away win of the season.
Buried by our No10 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/GsYxpTWbb4
— West Ham United (@WestHam) November 2, 2025
Newcastle Strikes Early
Newcastle United got off to a flying start against West Ham, thanks to a quick counter-attack that led to Jacob Murphy scoring in just 4 minutes and 26 seconds. This came after West Ham's Jarrod Bowen hit the post with a promising move, setting the tone for an intense match.
Meanwhile, West Ham's young midfielder Freddie Potts made his first Premier League start, following in the footsteps of his father Steve and brother Dan. This marks a significant milestone for the 22-year-old, who has been making waves in the team with his impressive performances. Potts' debut is a testament to the club's youth development program and the opportunities being given to talented young players.
Newcastle's quick goal, scored by Alexander Isak after just 25.95 seconds, should have given them an easy win, especially considering West Ham's poor record in matches where they've conceded first. In fact, West Ham hadn't won any of their last 29 Premier League games after conceding first, with their last victory in such circumstances coming against Luton Town on May 11, 2024. However, the Magpies ultimately lost the match 3-1.
West Ham United's Dominant Performance
Callum Wilson, starting his second match for West Ham, applied pressure with a shot on target in the 10th minute, signaling the hosts' intent to take control. With impressive pass completion stats of at least 84.6% from Potts, Lucas Paquetá, and Matheus Fernandes, West Ham dominated the midfield and subsequently the game.
Newcastle's attacking efforts were lackluster, with Jacob Murphy registering two more shots and Anthony Gordon adding one, highlighting the team's underwhelming display. Despite their early goal, the Magpies struggled to create meaningful chances, ultimately succumbing to West Ham's relentless pressure.
The pressure mounted as Paqueta's long-range shot forced Nick Pope to make a spectacular save, tipping the ball around the post. Crysencio Summerville and Max Kilman also had attempts, with the crowd eagerly anticipating a goal. Meanwhile, Newcastle's defense struggled to contain West Ham's attack.
Sven Botman and Malick Thiaw were unable to cope with the pace of Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paqueta, leaving gaps that West Ham exploited. Paqueta eventually equalized with a well-taken shot from distance, capitalizing on some excellent build-up play from Mateus Fernandes.
Lucas Paquetá's stunning long-range strike against Newcastle marked his fifth Premier League goal from outside the box for West Ham United, a notable achievement. He now shares the club's record for most Premier League goals scored from distance at home with Frank Lampard, each having netted five times.
Dramatic Turnaround at the London Stadium
Sven Botman's own goal in the first-half stoppage time handed West Ham the lead, and it was a well-deserved turn of events. Newcastle's players had a dismal display, making only eight tackles throughout the game, with a mere three in the first half. This statistic underscored their struggles on the pitch.
The own goal marked the first time Newcastle had trailed in a Premier League game at halftime despite scoring first since March 2024, in a match against West Ham that they eventually won 4-3. However, Eddie Howe wouldn't find much comfort in that statistic, given his team's overall performance
Newcastle's players put in a lackluster performance, with their defensive effort being particularly poor. Only four players - Sven Botman, Malick Thiaw, Bruno Guimarães, and Jacob Ramsey - managed to make two tackles each throughout the entire 90+ minutes.
The team's struggles were further highlighted by their inability to win one-on-one duels, with the entire side winning less than half of them. This statistic underscored the clear difference in determination between the two teams, as West Ham showed a stronger desire to win and earn the three points.
Jarrod Bowen was instrumental in West Ham's attack, consistently causing problems for Newcastle's defense with his eight touches in the box. His movements allowed others to get involved, and West Ham's players dominated the field.
William Osula, who replaced Nick Woltemade after the break, nearly scored a crucial goal for Newcastle. They attempted to regain control of the game, dominating possession with 76% of the ball up to the hour mark.
Jarrod Bowen was instrumental in West Ham's attack, consistently causing problems for Newcastle's defense with his eight touches in the box. His movements allowed others to get involved, and West Ham's players dominated the field.
William Osula, who replaced Nick Woltemade after the break, nearly scored a crucial goal for Newcastle. They attempted to regain control of the game, dominating possession with 76% of the ball up to the hour mark.
West Ham's Defensive Resilience
Murphy's attempt to find the net was off target, but West Ham continued to press with Bowen and Kilman causing problems for Newcastle's defense. Despite being behind 2-1, the Hammers were in control, with goalkeeper Nick Pope making five crucial saves to keep his team in the game.
Newcastle still had a glimmer of hope, and they pushed forward in search of an equalizer. However, West Ham's defense held firm, and they were able to see out the win.
"They helped the boys so much in the end" 👏
— West Ham United (@WestHam) November 2, 2025
Nuno thanks the fans for their support today ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/oxQWgtOsjF
El Hadji Malick Diouf was solid in defense for West Ham, winning nine of his 11 one-on-one duels, the highest number of any player in the match. He played a crucial role in helping his team secure a win.
Newcastle's attacking efforts were lacking, with Harvey Barnes' 88th-minute shot sailing wide. It marked a continuation of their struggles, as they hadn't managed a shot on target since Anthony Gordon's effort in the 39th minute.
West Ham Seals the Win
Sandro Tonali's 90 passes, the most by any player, showed his determination to influence the game, but it was West Ham's decisive counter-attack that sealed the win. Meanwhile, Newcastle's strategy of crossing was ineffective, with 24 attempts resulting in only one completion.
In the final minute, William Osula's on-target shot briefly gave Newcastle hope, but it was short-lived. Tomas Soucek capitalized on a West Ham breakaway, bundling the ball over the line for the third goal and ending any chance of a Newcastle comeback.
Hear from Eddie Howe following today's defeat at West Ham ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/471kkCfZ2a
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) November 2, 2025
Eddie Howe's only solace lies in the statistics, with Newcastle dominating possession, completing more passes, and boasting a higher pass accuracy than West Ham. However, these positives did little to translate into success on the pitch, as the team's afternoon was marred by errors and missed opportunities.
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