Premier League Regular Season - 26

West Ham 1 - 1 FT Manchester United

London Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Tue, Feb 10
West Ham
1-1
Manchester United
⚡ Intensity 44
⚖️ Balance 40
🏆 Stakes 44
🎲 Upset 59
Sesko rescues United at the death.

Late Heartbreak at the London Stadium

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. This clash proved to be a classic tactical battle where West Ham's survival desperation nearly overcame Manchester United's top-four ambitions.

The Hammers Hold Firm

The match began with a predictable pattern as Manchester United dominated possession, maintaining a 65% share of the ball throughout the afternoon. Despite the pressure, the London Stadium was far from a quiet venue as the home side set up a rigid defensive block. An Intensity rating of 7.1 was established early on, with Luke Shaw providing a constant outlet on the left wing, delivering two key passes that forced the West Ham backline into emergency clearances. The Hammers, currently mired in a relegation battle, showed grit that belied their 18th-place standing. While United moved the ball with an 88% pass accuracy, they struggled to find a clinical edge, as the defensive Balance score of 4.6 reflected a game that was delicately poised during a scoreless first half.

The Turning Point and VAR Drama

Everything changed in the 50th minute when the stadium erupted. J. Bowen, ever the architect for the hosts, whipped in a cross that found T. Soucek, who buried his chance to give West Ham a shock lead. The goal forced United to throw caution to the wind, leading to a frantic period of play. The visitors thought they had found an immediate response in the 63rd minute when Casemiro found the back of the net, but the roar of the travelling fans was silenced by a VAR review which disallowed the goal for offside. This moment shifted the Stakes of the match, as West Ham retreated deeper to protect their slender advantage, while United introduced reinforcements to break the deadlock, turning the final half-hour into a siege of the Hammers' penalty area.

Sesko the Super Sub

As the clock ticked toward the 90th minute, West Ham seemed destined for a season-defining victory. However, the introduction of B. Sesko in the 69th minute eventually paid dividends for the Red Devils. In the final minute of regulation time, B. Mbeumo delivered a pinpoint ball that Sesko converted, snatching a draw from the jaws of defeat. For United, the performance of Senne Lammens in goal and the late impact of Leny Yoro helped maintain their momentum in the Champions League race. While the Hammers will feel the sting of losing two points so late, the draw provides a crucial "point of gold" in their fight against the drop. The shared points leave both managers with plenty to ponder regarding their defensive transitions and late-game game management.

Key Questions

Did West Ham deserve the late equalizer?

West Ham conceded late despite a higher xG (1.03), suggesting they were the more clinical side despite limited possession throughout the match.

How did substitute Senne Lammens change the game?

Actually a starter, Lammens earned a 7.5 rating with 2 vital saves, ensuring United stayed within reach before Sesko's late heroics.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
35%
65%
West Ham 35%
Manchester United 65%
Shots
7
9
West Ham 7
Manchester United 9
Shots on Target
3
3
West Ham 3
Manchester United 3
Expected Goals (xG)
1.03
0.62
West Ham 1.03
Manchester United 0.62
Passes
327
616
West Ham 327
Manchester United 616
Pass Accuracy
80%
88%
West Ham 80%
Manchester United 88%
Corners
5
3
West Ham 5
Manchester United 3
Fouls
10
4
West Ham 10
Manchester United 4
Yellow Cards
1
1
West Ham 1
Manchester United 1
Red Cards
0
0
West Ham 0
Manchester United 0

Match Events

HT
50' T. Soucek (J. Bowen)
D. Dalot 🟨 57'
Casemiro 63'
H. Maguire L. Yoro 🔄 68'
M. Cunha B. Sesko 🔄 69'
69' 🔄 T. Castellanos C. Wilson
70' 🟨 M. Fernandes
79' 🔄 F. Potts S. Magassa
80' 🔄 M. Diouf O. Scarles
D. Dalot J. Zirkzee 🔄 82'
90' 🔄 J. Bowen K. Walker-Peters
90' 🔄 C. Summerville A. Traore
B. Sesko (B. Mbeumo) 90'+6
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

West Ham

Goalkeepers
Mads Hermansen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Mavropanos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Axel Disasi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
El Hadji Malick Diouf
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Midfielders
Mateus Fernandes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Freddie Potts
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Jarrod Bowen
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Tomáš Souček
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Crysencio Summerville
NPC
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
11%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Valentín Castellanos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
BENCH
Alphonse Aréola
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Oliver Scarles
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyle Walker-Peters
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Kilman
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezra Mayers
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soungoutou Magassa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamadou Kanté
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Callum Wilson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adama Traoré
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Manchester United

Goalkeepers
Senne Lammens
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Diogo Dalot
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Harry Maguire
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Lisandro Martínez
MAGNET
MAGNET
116
Activity
116
Activity
108
Passes
8
Duels
Luke Shaw
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Kobbie Mainoo
MAGNET
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
66
Passes
9
Duels
Casemiro
MAGNET
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
67
Passes
12
Duels
Amad Diallo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Fernandes
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
60%
Pass Acc
Bryan Mbeumo
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Forwards
Matheus Cunha
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
BENCH
Altay Bayındır
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Leny Yoro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayden Heaven
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrell Malacia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noussair Mazraoui
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Fletcher
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Ugarte
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Šeško
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Joshua Zirkzee
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
04/12/2025 Manchester United 1 - 1 West Ham Premier League Old Trafford
26/07/2025 Manchester United 2 - 1 West Ham Premier League - Summer Series MetLife Stadium
11/05/2025 Manchester United 0 - 2 West Ham Premier League Old Trafford
27/10/2024 West Ham 2 - 1 Manchester United Premier League London Stadium
04/02/2024 Manchester United 3 - 0 West Ham Premier League Old Trafford
23/12/2023 West Ham 2 - 0 Manchester United Premier League London Stadium
04/12/2025
Premier League Old Trafford
26/07/2025
Premier League - Summer Series MetLife Stadium
11/05/2025
Premier League Old Trafford
27/10/2024
Premier League London Stadium
04/02/2024
Premier League Old Trafford
23/12/2023
Premier League London Stadium
West Ham Win
Manchester United Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Arsenal 26 57 50 18 +32 DBrentford 1 - 1 Arsenal (12-02-2026)WArsenal 3 - 0 Sunderland (07-02-2026)WLeeds 0 - 4 Arsenal (31-01-2026)LArsenal 2 - 3 Manchester United (25-01-2026)DNottingham Forest 0 - 0 Arsenal (17-01-2026)
2 Manchester City 26 53 54 24 +30 WManchester City 3 - 0 Fulham (11-02-2026)WLiverpool 1 - 2 Manchester City (08-02-2026)DTottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City (01-02-2026)WManchester City 2 - 0 Wolves (24-01-2026)LManchester United 2 - 0 Manchester City (17-01-2026)
3 Aston Villa 26 50 37 27 +10 WAston Villa 1 - 0 Brighton (11-02-2026)DBournemouth 1 - 1 Aston Villa (07-02-2026)LAston Villa 0 - 1 Brentford (01-02-2026)WNewcastle 0 - 2 Aston Villa (25-01-2026)LAston Villa 0 - 1 Everton (18-01-2026)
4 Manchester United 26 45 47 37 +10 DWest Ham 1 - 1 Manchester United (10-02-2026)WManchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham (07-02-2026)WManchester United 3 - 2 Fulham (01-02-2026)WArsenal 2 - 3 Manchester United (25-01-2026)WManchester United 2 - 0 Manchester City (17-01-2026)
5 Chelsea 26 44 47 30 +17 DChelsea 2 - 2 Leeds (10-02-2026)WWolves 1 - 3 Chelsea (07-02-2026)WChelsea 3 - 2 West Ham (31-01-2026)WCrystal Palace 1 - 3 Chelsea (25-01-2026)WChelsea 2 - 0 Brentford (17-01-2026)
6 Liverpool 26 42 41 35 +6 WSunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool (11-02-2026)LLiverpool 1 - 2 Manchester City (08-02-2026)WLiverpool 4 - 1 Newcastle (31-01-2026)LBournemouth 3 - 2 Liverpool (24-01-2026)DLiverpool 1 - 1 Burnley (17-01-2026)
7 Brentford 26 40 40 35 +5 DBrentford 1 - 1 Arsenal (12-02-2026)WNewcastle 2 - 3 Brentford (07-02-2026)WAston Villa 0 - 1 Brentford (01-02-2026)LBrentford 0 - 2 Nottingham Forest (25-01-2026)LChelsea 2 - 0 Brentford (17-01-2026)
8 Everton 26 37 29 30 -1 LEverton 1 - 2 Bournemouth (10-02-2026)WFulham 1 - 2 Everton (07-02-2026)DBrighton 1 - 1 Everton (31-01-2026)DEverton 1 - 1 Leeds (26-01-2026)WAston Villa 0 - 1 Everton (18-01-2026)
9 Bournemouth 26 37 43 45 -2 WEverton 1 - 2 Bournemouth (10-02-2026)DBournemouth 1 - 1 Aston Villa (07-02-2026)WWolves 0 - 2 Bournemouth (31-01-2026)WBournemouth 3 - 2 Liverpool (24-01-2026)DBrighton 1 - 1 Bournemouth (19-01-2026)
10 Newcastle 26 36 37 37 0 WTottenham 1 - 2 Newcastle (10-02-2026)LNewcastle 2 - 3 Brentford (07-02-2026)LLiverpool 4 - 1 Newcastle (31-01-2026)LNewcastle 0 - 2 Aston Villa (25-01-2026)DWolves 0 - 0 Newcastle (18-01-2026)
11 Sunderland 26 36 27 30 -3 LSunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool (11-02-2026)LArsenal 3 - 0 Sunderland (07-02-2026)WSunderland 3 - 0 Burnley (02-02-2026)LWest Ham 3 - 1 Sunderland (24-01-2026)WSunderland 2 - 1 Crystal Palace (17-01-2026)
12 Fulham 26 34 35 40 -5 LManchester City 3 - 0 Fulham (11-02-2026)LFulham 1 - 2 Everton (07-02-2026)LManchester United 3 - 2 Fulham (01-02-2026)WFulham 2 - 1 Brighton (24-01-2026)LLeeds 1 - 0 Fulham (17-01-2026)
13 Crystal Palace 26 32 28 32 -4 LCrystal Palace 2 - 3 Burnley (11-02-2026)WBrighton 0 - 1 Crystal Palace (08-02-2026)DNottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace (01-02-2026)LCrystal Palace 1 - 3 Chelsea (25-01-2026)LSunderland 2 - 1 Crystal Palace (17-01-2026)
14 Brighton 26 31 34 34 0 LAston Villa 1 - 0 Brighton (11-02-2026)LBrighton 0 - 1 Crystal Palace (08-02-2026)DBrighton 1 - 1 Everton (31-01-2026)LFulham 2 - 1 Brighton (24-01-2026)DBrighton 1 - 1 Bournemouth (19-01-2026)
15 Leeds 26 30 36 45 -9 DChelsea 2 - 2 Leeds (10-02-2026)WLeeds 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest (06-02-2026)LLeeds 0 - 4 Arsenal (31-01-2026)DEverton 1 - 1 Leeds (26-01-2026)WLeeds 1 - 0 Fulham (17-01-2026)
16 Tottenham 26 29 36 37 -1 LTottenham 1 - 2 Newcastle (10-02-2026)LManchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham (07-02-2026)DTottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City (01-02-2026)DBurnley 2 - 2 Tottenham (24-01-2026)LTottenham 1 - 2 West Ham (17-01-2026)
17 Nottingham Forest 26 27 25 38 -13 DNottingham Forest 0 - 0 Wolves (11-02-2026)LLeeds 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest (06-02-2026)DNottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace (01-02-2026)WBrentford 0 - 2 Nottingham Forest (25-01-2026)DNottingham Forest 0 - 0 Arsenal (17-01-2026)
18 West Ham 26 24 32 49 -17 DWest Ham 1 - 1 Manchester United (10-02-2026)WBurnley 0 - 2 West Ham (07-02-2026)LChelsea 3 - 2 West Ham (31-01-2026)WWest Ham 3 - 1 Sunderland (24-01-2026)WTottenham 1 - 2 West Ham (17-01-2026)
19 Burnley 26 18 28 51 -23 WCrystal Palace 2 - 3 Burnley (11-02-2026)LBurnley 0 - 2 West Ham (07-02-2026)LSunderland 3 - 0 Burnley (02-02-2026)DBurnley 2 - 2 Tottenham (24-01-2026)DLiverpool 1 - 1 Burnley (17-01-2026)
20 Wolves 26 9 16 48 -32 DNottingham Forest 0 - 0 Wolves (11-02-2026)LWolves 1 - 3 Chelsea (07-02-2026)LWolves 0 - 2 Bournemouth (31-01-2026)LManchester City 2 - 0 Wolves (24-01-2026)DWolves 0 - 0 Newcastle (18-01-2026)