West Ham host Wolves in Championship clash in London
West Ham United welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers for Matchday 4 of the 2026-27 EFL Championship, with the hosts still searching for their first league win while Wolves sit among the division's leaders.
Context
West Ham United will host Wolverhampton Wanderers in London for Matchday 4 of the 2026-27 EFL Championship season, according to VAVEL. The two sides arrive in contrasting form: Wolverhampton have made a strong start to the campaign and sit among the division's leading clubs, while West Ham have yet to record a win after three league matches. For the hosts, the fixture could mark a turning point, while Wolves have the chance to build further on their solid start.
Line-ups
West Ham United are managed by Nuno Espírito Santo, with the team set up in a 4-4-1-1 formation. Wolverhampton Wanderers are led by manager César Peixoto, and the visitors will line up in a 4-2-3-1 system, according to the BBC.
Match officials
The match will be overseen by referee Lewis Smith, assisted by Alistair Nelson and Jacob Graham, with Dean Whitestone serving as the fourth official, the BBC reports.
Head-to-head
Per VAVEL, the recent head-to-head record slightly favours Wolverhampton, who have won three of the last five meetings between the two clubs, with West Ham winning the other two. The most recent encounter took place in April 2016, while both clubs were still in the Premier League, and ended in a 4-0 win for West Ham at home.
