West Ham United v West Bromwich Albion: EFL Championship preview

West Ham United host West Bromwich Albion on matchday 13 of the EFL Championship, with kick-off at 15:00 on 31 October 2026. Both sides arrive in the top five, so this is a meeting between two clubs in the upper reaches of the table.

The table

West Ham United are 3rd with 22 points from 12 matches, having won 6, drawn 4 and lost 2. Their attack has been a standout feature, with 32 goals scored and 15 conceded.

West Bromwich Albion sit 5th on 21 points, also from 12 matches, with 6 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats. They have scored 16 goals and conceded 13, fewer than their hosts have let in.

West Ham United's form

The hosts come into the match after a 3-2 home defeat to Southampton. Before that they won 1-0 away at Swansea City, and prior to that they recorded a 6-0 win away at Lincoln City. Earlier still, they drew 1-1 at home to Queens Park Rangers and 2-2 away at Millwall. That gives them 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat from their last 5 matches.

West Bromwich Albion's form

West Bromwich Albion's most recent outing was a 1-1 draw away at Preston North End. Before that they beat Blackburn Rovers 3-2 at home and won 2-1 away at Wrexham. Earlier, they lost 1-0 at home to Birmingham City and 1-0 away at Wolves. That adds up to 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last 5 matches.

Players to watch

Jarrod Bowen is West Ham United's top scorer in the EFL Championship this season with 6 goals. For West Bromwich Albion, Aune Heggebo leads the way with 4 goals.