Premier League Regular Season - 28
Liverpool 5 - 2 FT West Ham
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' H. Ekitike (R. Gravenberch)
24' V. van Dijk (D. Szoboszlai)
43' A. Mac Allister (H. Ekitike)
S. Magassa 45'
HT
T. Soucek (M. Diouf) 49'
55' C. Gakpo
70' C. Gakpo (H. Ekitike)
T. Castellanos (J. Bowen) 75'
↓ S. Magassa ↑A. Traore 76'
76' ↓ H. Ekitike ↑R. Ngumoha
77' ↓ J. Gomez ↑J. Frimpong
C. Summerville 79'
82' A. Disasi (J. Frimpong)
85' D. Szoboszlai
86' ↓ R. Gravenberch ↑T. Nyoni
↓ T. Soucek ↑M. Kante 90'
↓ M. Diouf ↑E. Mayers 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Liverpool
Goalkeepers
Alisson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Joe Gomez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Ibrahima Konaté 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Virgil van Dijk 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Miloš Kerkez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Ryan Gravenberch 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Alexis Mac Allister
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Mohamed Salah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominik Szoboszlai
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Cody Gakpo
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Hugo Ekitiké
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Giorgi Mamardashvili 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Freddie Woodman
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andrew Robertson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calvin Ramsay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremie Frimpong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Curtis Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trey Nyoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Chiesa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Ngumoha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
West Ham
Goalkeepers
Mads Hermansen 
SIEVE
29%
Save %
29%
Save %
5
Conceded
2
Saves
Defenders
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Mavropanos
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Axel Disasi 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.3
Rating
El Hadji Malick Diouf
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Jarrod Bowen
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Tomáš Souček
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Soungoutou Magassa
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Mateus Fernandes 
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
67
Passes
11
Duels
Crysencio Summerville
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Valentín Castellanos 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Alphonse Aréola
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kyle Walker-Peters
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Kilman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Clair Todibo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezra Mayers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Scarles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamadou Kanté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Callum Wilson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adama Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | West Ham | 0 - 2 | Liverpool | Premier League | London Stadium |
| 13/04/2025 | Liverpool | 2 - 1 | West Ham | Premier League | Anfield |
| 29/12/2024 | West Ham | 0 - 5 | Liverpool | Premier League | London Stadium |
| 25/09/2024 | Liverpool | 5 - 1 | West Ham | League Cup | Anfield |
| 27/04/2024 | West Ham | 2 - 2 | Liverpool | Premier League | London Stadium |
| 20/12/2023 | Liverpool | 5 - 1 | West Ham | League Cup | Anfield |
| 24/09/2023 | Liverpool | 3 - 1 | West Ham | Premier League | Anfield |
| 26/04/2023 | West Ham | 1 - 2 | Liverpool | Premier League | London Stadium |
| 19/10/2022 | Liverpool | 1 - 0 | West Ham | Premier League | Anfield |
| 05/03/2022 | Liverpool | 1 - 0 | West Ham | Premier League | Anfield |
Liverpool Win
West Ham Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Reds Demolish Struggling Hammers
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 53/100. A ruthless attacking masterclass from Liverpool leaves West Ham United reeling in the relegation zone after a chaotic seven-goal spectacle at Anfield.
Early Firepower at Anfield
Liverpool wasted no time establishing their dominance in a match where the Stakes for the visitors could not have been higher. Just five minutes in, H. Ekitike latched onto a precise ball from R. Gravenberch to fire the hosts ahead. The Intensity was palpable as the Reds pinned West Ham back, winning ten corners throughout the afternoon. By the 24th minute, the mountain became even steeper for the Hammers when V. van Dijk rose highest to meet a D. Szoboszlai delivery, doubling the lead. While the teams edged possession with an even 50-50 split, Liverpool’s efficiency in the final third was the clear differentiator during a one-sided opening phase.
The Hammers’ Hopeless Fightback
Just as West Ham looked to consolidate before the break, A. Mac Allister effectively killed the contest in the 43rd minute, finishing expertly after being set up by Ekitike. The Balance of the match briefly threatened to shift after the interval when T. Soucek pulled one back for the visitors, capitalising on a rare lapse in the Liverpool defense. For a moment, it seemed like a comeback might be on the cards, but the gulf in quality remained evident. Liverpool absorbed the pressure and responded with a barrage of 18 total shots, ensuring the visitors never truly gained a foothold despite their desperate need for points in a grim relegation battle.
Resolution at the Kop End
The final twenty minutes turned into a shooting gallery. C. Gakpo restored the three-goal cushion in the 70th minute, again assisted by the irrepressible Ekitike. Though T. Castellanos managed to grab a second for West Ham shortly after, any hope of a miracle was extinguished by a calamitous A. Disasi own goal under pressure from J. Frimpong. This 5-2 victory keeps Liverpool firmly in the hunt for European spots, while West Ham remains trapped in 18th place. With only eleven games remaining, the Hammers are facing a terrifying slide toward the Championship after failing to handle the relentless offensive output from the Merseysiders.
Key Questions
What made Hugo Ekitiké the Man of the Match?
Ekitiké was the ultimate catalyst, scoring the opening goal and providing two crucial assists to dismantle the West Ham defense.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
A combination of Liverpool’s clinical finishing, high shot volume (18 attempts), and West Ham’s defensive vulnerabilities led to the high-scoring spectacle.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Survival Stakes Collide with European Ambitions
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 17/100. While the table suggests a mismatch, West Ham's desperate fight for Premier League safety makes this a potential trap for a Liverpool side eyeing the Champions League.
The Setup
Anfield hosts a clash between two teams at opposite ends of the spectrum on February 28, 2026. Liverpool sits 6th, looking to fix a shaky Form that has seen them drop points in two of their last three outings. Meanwhile, West Ham is mired in 18th, deep in a relegation scrap where every point is a lifeline. Despite the massive gap in Stars, the Stakes for the visitors are through the roof as they battle to escape the drop zone.
Key Battle
The creative spark of Florian Wirtz will be the primary engine for the home side, looking to unlock a stubborn defense with his elite vision. He faces an indirect duel with Crysencio Summerville, whose pace on the counter-attack represents the Hammers' best hope of an upset. If the visitors can maintain their defensive Balance, Summerville has the individual quality to punish any Liverpudlian complacency.
Our Verdict
The script points toward a heavy period of Liverpool possession with West Ham camping in their own third. Expect the Hammers to frustrate the hosts for large periods, but the sheer volume of quality in the home ranks should eventually tell. We expect a narrow home win where the breakthrough comes late, leaving the Hammers to search for points elsewhere in their fight for survival.