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West Ham Host Fulham in Premier League London Derby

Published 27 December 2025

West Ham United face a critical Premier League clash against London rivals Fulham at the London Stadium on Saturday, December 27, 2025, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. GMT. The match, part of round 18, pits a struggling Hammers side deep in the relegation battle against a resurgent Fulham team eyeing a push toward mid-table security.

West Ham enter the fixture in dire straits, occupying 18th place with just 13 points from 17 games and winless in their last six league outings. The team has suffered back-to-back defeats, conceding three goals in each during losses to Aston Villa and Manchester City. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo, who replaced Graham Potter earlier in the season, has overseen only two wins in 12 matches since taking charge, leaving the Hammers five points from safety. Their home record offers little comfort, with just six points earned from eight London Stadium games this term, including defeats in the last two.

Fulham, by contrast, arrive with momentum after securing two consecutive Premier League victories for the first time this season. A 1-0 home win over Nottingham Forest on Monday, sealed by Raul Jimenez's late first-half penalty, followed their earlier success...

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