Leeds United 1-2 West Ham: Hammers up to fifth in Premier League
West Ham moved up to fifth in the Premier League table as headed goals from Tomas Soucek and Angelo Ogbonna secured a 2-1 victory at Leeds on Friday Night Football.
www.skysports.comWest Ham defeated Leeds 2-1 as Soucek netted and Ogbonna scored after Leeds awarded an early penalty via Klich; the win sent West Ham to fifth in the table. In a separate FA Cup tie on April 4, 2026, Leeds drew 2-2 and progressed after a dramatic penalty shootout. Most up to date, a May 23, 2026 match saw West Ham suffer a 3-0 defeat to Leeds, securing West Ham's relegation. The Leeds side kept the pressure on West Ham with late pressure throughout the fixtures. Ogbonna hit at key moments, while Leeds capitalized on set-pieces to threaten. The season's headlines highlighted a rollercoaster run between the clubs, with Leeds pressing for top-flight survival. Fans will remember the victory as a notable West Ham performance from earlier years. The FA Cup shootout in 2026 remains a standout moment for Leeds in cup competition.