The match was a tightly contested London derby with high stakes for West Ham's survival hopes.
: At the start of the match, the Hammers were in the relegation zone. This win moved them to 17th place , level on points with Nottingham Forest but behind on goal difference.
The most recent Premier League meeting between and West Ham United took place on March 4, 2026 , with West Ham securing a vital 1-0 away victory at Craven Cottage. Wed, Mar 4 West Ham won! Match Highlights & Key Moments Premier League Replay - Fulham vs West Ham
: Crysencio Summerville scored the only goal in the 65th minute . The goal followed a defensive lapse involving Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno and defender Calvin Bassey.
: Fulham dominated possession with 60% and recorded 13 shots but failed to find a breakthrough. The match was a tightly contested London derby
Watch the match highlights of West Ham's crucial 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage: Premier League highlights: Fulham 0-1 West Ham United BBC• Mar 4, 2026 Match Statistics West Ham United 1 Possession Total Shots Shots on Target Yellow Cards Corner Kicks Sources: ESPN , Flashscore . Previous 2025–26 Meeting
In the earlier reverse fixture on , Fulham won 1-0 at the London Stadium. Raul Jimenez scored a late winner in that match, which at the time left West Ham five points from safety. Recent Youth Meeting The most recent Premier League meeting between and
On , the two clubs also met in the Premier League 2 Play-Offs (U21). After a 2-2 draw following extra time, West Ham U21s progressed to the quarter-finals by winning 4-3 on penalties .