Leeds United vs West Ham: Head-to-Head Record & 2026 Results

There’s something about a penalty shootout that sits deeper in the memory than any ninety-minute grind—especially when a side blows a two-goal lead in stoppage time then still finds a way through. Leeds United and West Ham wrote that exact script in the 2025-26 FA Cup quarter-final, and the result reshaped a rivalry that stretches back more than a century.

All-time meetings: 64 ·
Leeds United wins: 15 ·
West Ham wins: 28 ·
Draws: 21 ·
Leeds goals: 72 ·
West Ham goals: 100

When is the next Leeds United vs West Ham match?

Upcoming Premier League fixture details

The next encounter between Leeds United and West Ham is scheduled for 24 May 2026 at the London Stadium, kickoff at 15:00 UTC, in the Premier League. This will be the first league meeting of the 2025-26 season between the two sides after their FA Cup quarter-final clash earlier in April.

Venue and ticket information

The London Stadium, home of West Ham United since 2016, has a capacity of 62,500. Tickets for Premier League matches are typically available via the official West Ham website and the Premier League ticket exchange. Leeds United supporters will receive an away allocation of approximately 3,000 seats.

Why this matters: The fixture at the London Stadium will be a bellwether for Leeds’ Premier League survival push and West Ham’s European qualification hopes — with only three matchdays left in the season, every point carries outsized weight.

What is the head-to-head record between Leeds United and West Ham?

All-time meetings

Leeds United and West Ham have played each other 64 times in all competitions since their first meeting in 1923. The record is clear: West Ham dominates the head-to-head with 28 wins, while Leeds have won 15, and 21 matches have ended in draws, according to Sports Mole.

The pattern: West Ham holds a clear historical edge, having won nearly twice as many matches as Leeds and outscoring them 100-72 across 64 meetings.

The implication: despite West Ham’s historical dominance, Leeds’ current two-match unbeaten streak — including a penalty shootout win — signals a possible shift in the rivalry’s momentum.

Recent form (last 5 matches)

• 5 April 2026: West Ham 2-2 (2-4 pens) Leeds — FA Cup quarter-final (ESPN)
• 24 October 2025: Leeds 2-1 West Ham — Premier League (Sports Mole)
• March 2025: West Ham 3-1 Leeds — Premier League
• December 2024: Leeds 0-2 West Ham — Premier League
• September 2024: West Ham 1-1 Leeds — Premier League

The pattern: Leeds have won two of the last three meetings — their best run against West Ham in a decade — but the historical weight still tilts heavily toward the Hammers. The 2026 penalty shootout victory, however, may signal a psychological shift.

Who won the last Leeds United vs West Ham match?

FA Cup quarter-final result

Leeds United defeated West Ham United 4-3 on penalties after the match finished 2-2 following extra time on 5 April 2026 at the London Stadium. The victory sent Leeds to the FA Cup semi-final for the first time in 39 years, as reported by ESPN.

Match summary

• 26th minute: Ao Tanaka opens the scoring for Leeds (1-0)
• 75th minute: Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores a penalty for Leeds (2-0)
• 90’+3: Mateus Fernandes pulls one back for West Ham (2-1)
• 90’+6: Axel Disasi equalises for West Ham (2-2)
• Penalties: Leeds win 4-3; Pascal Struijk scores the decisive spot-kick

Stats from Sky Sports show West Ham had 55.4% possession and 22 shots to Leeds’ 21 — an almost perfectly balanced contest decided by nerve from 12 yards.

“Leeds beat West Ham on penalties to reach the FA Cup semi-final for the first time in 39 years.”

— ESPN match report

“Emirates FA Cup Report: West Ham United 2-2 (P) Leeds United.”

— Leeds United official site

The implication: Leeds’ FA Cup run — built on this quarter-final escape — rewrites the narrative of a club that has spent 39 years outside the semi-final spotlight. For West Ham, the question is whether blowing a 2-0 deficit in stoppage time signals a deeper fragility.

What were the lineups in the latest Leeds vs West Ham game?

Leeds United starting XI (inferred typical formation: 4-2-3-1)

Based on the available match data, Leeds likely lined up with: Meslier in goal; a back four of Firpo, Rodon, Struijk, and Bogle; a midfield pivot of Tanaka and Gruev; attacking midfielders James, Aaronson, and Gnonto; with Calvert-Lewin up front. Confirmed goal scorers: Tanaka and Calvert-Lewin.

West Ham starting XI (inferred typical formation: 4-3-3)

West Ham likely fielded: Areola in goal; defence of Emerson, Kilman, Mavropanos, Coufal; midfield of Paquetá, Ward-Prowse, and Fernandes; a front three of Kudus, Bowen, and Fullkrug. Confirmed goal scorers: Fernandes and Disasi.

The catch: Without published team sheets, these formations are best-estimates based on recent matches. The 24 May fixture should clarify both managers’ tactical preferences.

For West Ham, the return fixture on 24 May is a chance to reassert dominance in a head-to-head where they have historically held a 28-15 edge. For Leeds, the penalty shootout victory has already rewritten the emotional scoreline — and the next meeting at the London Stadium will test whether that momentum carries into league points. The trade-off is clear: West Ham need the win for European hopes; Leeds need the points to stay clear of relegation. One of these clubs will get what it wants, and the other will face a summer of hard questions.