Aiming to avoid back-to-back losses for the first time this season, West Ham United welcome an in-form West Bromwich Albion side to the London Stadium for a Championship match on Saturday afternoon.

The Hammers were beaten on their own patch by promotion rivals Southampton last time out, whilst the Baggies salvaged a point at Preston North End following a less-than-ideal performance.

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The undisputed big dogs in the Championship promotion race this season, West Ham were humbled at the London Stadium last Saturday, when fellow top-two contenders Southampton picked up a 3-2 success.

First-half goals from Kuryu Matsuki, James Bree and Lewis Dobbin did the damage for the travelling Saints, who would be above the Hammers in the standings if not for a four-point deduction at the beginning of this season.

Despite that loss last time out, Nuno Espirito Santo's side remain in good shape as they chase an immediate return to the Premier League, with West Ham sitting in third spot in the Championship table after 12 contests.

As was the case in the top flight, the London Stadium has not been a happy place in recent times, with West Ham winless in their past three home matches (D1 L2) across league and EFL Cup action.

In fact, both of the Hammers' two Championship defeats so far have arrived at their East London base in 2026-27, offering up some hope for West Brom, who have won just one match at the venue over the past decade.

Since sobering derby defeats by Wolverhampton Wanderers (0-1) and Birmingham City (0-1), West Brom have strung together a three-match unbeaten run (W2 D1) in the Championship playoff race.

Comeback wins over Wrexham and Blackburn Rovers were followed up by a mediocre performance and result at Deepdale last weekend, when a late Jimmy-Jay Morgan goal snatched a point from bottom side Preston.

Nevertheless, West Brom's start to the campaign has exceeded pre-season expectations, with the Black Country outfit currently occupying fifth spot, two points behind second-placed Swansea City.

Up to four Championship goals for the term after being awarded Albion's equaliser at Preston, former Chelsea man Morgan has taken to the second tier like a duck to water - to the considerable relief of head coach James Morrison.

West Brom needed a new reliable source of goals following the summer departures of Championship veterans Josh Maja and Karlan Grant, with Morgan, Issac Price and Aune Heggebo providing the goods for the Baggies so far.

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A 2026 signing from Venezuelan side Deportivo La Guaira, Keiber Lamadrid's first full season at West Ham is being disrupted by a muscular injury.

The Hammers have a number of options if they wish to alter the XI that lost to Southampton, with Oliver Scarles, Tomas Soucek and Joel Piroe pushing for starts.

West Brom boss Morrison has rotated his side heavily so far this season, with Morgan and Heggebo both starting on the bench at Preston.

That attacking pair could return to the side this weekend, with Barney Stewart and Felix Horn Myhre potentially dropping out.

The visitors are low on options at right-back, with Noah Galves sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a serious knee injury.

West Ham United possible starting lineup:

Hermansen; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Scarles; Bowen, Mukasa, Engels, Solomon; Castellanos, Piroe

West Bromwich Albion possible starting lineup:

O'Leary; Pereira, Mepham, Campbell, Styles; Nzingoula, Molumby, Diakite, Price; Morgan, Heggebo

We say: West Ham United 2-1 West Bromwich Albion

After their recent defeat to Southampton, West Ham will not be in the mood for another London Stadium disappointment this weekend.

West Brom have enjoyed a good start to the campaign, but Saturday's trip to East London is likely to prove too challenging.

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