Tottenham vs West Ham: Results, Stats & How to Watch

West Ham left Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a 2-1 victory on January 17, 2026, completing a dramatic comeback through Callum Wilson’s stoppage-time winner. The result snapped West Ham’s recent trend against Tottenham, who had dominated the historical head-to-head record but found themselves on the wrong end of a memorable London derby.

Head-to-Head Matches: 62 since 1995 · Tottenham Wins: 28 · Recent Result: West Ham 2-1 Tottenham · Goals Scored by Tottenham: 91 · Last Draw: West Ham vs Tottenham 3-3

Why isn’t West Ham vs Tottenham on TV?

Premier League matches aren’t always broadcast live in the UK — and when a 3pm Saturday kickoff falls outside the protected window, coverage can be limited or absent entirely. The January 17 fixture kicked off at 15:00 UTC, placing it squarely in that blackout window that has frustrated fans for years.

TV channel information

For the January 17 match, coverage varied by region. BBC provided options for UK viewers through their connected platforms, while Peacock carried the match for American audiences (Athlon Sports broadcast guide). The Premier League’s international broadcast deals mean the same match can appear on completely different channels depending on where you’re watching.

Streaming options

International viewers had several legitimate options. Stan Sport covered the fixture for Australian audiences, Fubo Canada handled Canadian coverage, and JioStar served the Indian subcontinent (Athlon Sports streaming details). These platforms require subscriptions but offer reliable HD streams with commentary.

Where can I watch West Ham vs Tottenham?

Finding live coverage depends heavily on your location and the timing of the match. Here’s a regional breakdown based on confirmed broadcast information.

Live streams

For US-based supporters, Peacock remains the primary destination for Premier League content with no additional sports tiers required (Athlon Sports US viewing guide). Canadian viewers with Fubo Canada access the match through their standard football package. Australian subscribers to Stan Sport’s football tier can watch in HD without blackouts.

Free streams for WSL

It’s worth noting that Women’s Super League matches between these clubs often receive free-to-air coverage in the UK — something the men’s fixture rarely enjoys. BBC iPlayer has carried several WSL London derbies without subscription requirements, offering a partial workaround for fans frustrated by the men’s broadcast situation.

What TV channel is the West Ham game on?

The answer changes depending on which match you’re asking about, but regional carriage agreements consistently shape what viewers can access.

Premier League broadcast details

Sky Sports and TNT Sports hold the majority of UK Premier League rights, with matches split across multiple windows. Saturday 3pm kickoffs remain the notable exception, legally unavailable for live UK broadcast. BBC’s football coverage through BBC iPlayer occasionally fills gaps for highlight packages and selected live matches, but the schedule varies week to week (Athlon Sports broadcast schedule).

How to follow matches

For fans without access to streaming platforms, following live text commentary through BBC Sport or Sky Sports’ digital platforms remains the most reliable alternative. These services update in real-time and often include statistical breakdowns that enhance the viewing experience for those following remotely.

Tottenham vs West Ham results and highlights

The January 17, 2026 meeting at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium produced drama that justified the derby billing.

Recent match: West Ham 2-1 Tottenham

West Ham left north London with three points after a clinical second-half performance. Crysencio Summerville opened the scoring in the 15th minute, converting from close range after some indecision in the Tottenham defense (SofaScore goal breakdown).

Tottenham equalised through Cristian Romero in the 64th minute, the Argentine defender rising unmarked to head in from a corner.

Match-defining moment

But West Ham had the final word — Callum Wilson struck in the 90+3rd minute to complete the comeback (SofaScore match timeline).

Last match: May 4, 2025

The previous meeting between these sides ended in a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium on May 4, 2025 (Sports Illustrated preview). That result maintained the recent trend of tight finishes — West Ham won only 1 of their last 8 league encounters against Tottenham, with 3 draws and 4 losses completing that sequence.

Tottenham vs West Ham head-to-head stats

The overall picture heavily favors Tottenham, but recent meetings tell a different story.

Historical results

Across their entire history, Tottenham have won 103 matches against West Ham, with West Ham victorious on 67 occasions and 56 draws completing the record (Sporting News comprehensive record). The dominance narrows considerably when examining Premier League-only meetings — in 44 top-flight encounters, Tottenham won 22, drew 9, and lost 13 (SoccerPunter Premier League data).

Tottenham’s longest winning streak against West Ham stands at 6 matches, while West Ham’s best sequence is 3 consecutive wins. In 40 recent meetings, Tottenham won 20 times, West Ham claimed 12 victories, and 8 finished level — with Tottenham scoring 68 goals to West Ham’s 47 across those fixtures (FootyStats recent encounters).

Predictions and lineups

Pre-match predictions favored Tottenham, with Sporting News offering Tottenham to Win at 3/4 odds and Both Teams to Score at 12/5 with Bet365. Those odds proved optimistic given West Ham’s clinical finishing. Tottenham had been counting on recent acquisition Conor Gallagher to bolster their midfield presence (Athlon Sports lineup analysis), while West Ham manager Nuno Espírito Santo faced mounting scrutiny before the match amid fan demonstrations.

West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen had been identified as a key attacking threat in pre-match analysis, though it was Crysencio Summerville and Callum Wilson who ultimately found the net. The lesson for future predictions: form and motivation can override historical patterns in derby encounters.

How to follow Tottenham vs West Ham

If you’re looking to catch future meetings between these clubs, here’s what works in practice.

• Check kickoff time first — a 3pm Saturday start means limited UK TV options
• UK viewers: monitor BBC Sport and Sky Sports digital platforms for availability updates
• US viewers: Peacock carries most Premier League fixtures without additional packages
• Canada: Fubo Canada offers comprehensive football coverage including Premier League
• Australia: Stan Sport provides reliable HD streaming access
• India: JioStar covers Premier League rights across their platforms
• No streaming access: live text commentary on BBC Sport and Sky Sports provides real-time updates
• Women’s Super League: these London derbies often appear free on BBC iPlayer

Timeline: Tottenham vs West Ham recent history

Two key recent encounters show how unpredictable this fixture remains.

The pattern across the 1995–2024 window shows Tottenham averaging 1.5 points per game against West Ham, with West Ham managing 1.2 PPG over the same span. Yet the January 2026 result demonstrates that historical dominance provides no guarantee on any given matchday.

What people are asking

“The referee has to be neutral.”

— Rodri, Manchester City midfielder (referencing broader officiating concerns)

Fan demonstrations highlighted growing frustration about the club’s direction as West Ham manager Nuno Espírito Santo faced mounting scrutiny heading into the Tottenham fixture.

— Athlon Sports match preview

Summary

West Ham walked out of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a 2-1 victory that defies their recent record against Spurs. The result doesn’t change the broader historical picture — Tottenham have won 103 of 226 meetings — but it provides West Ham with a rare derby win that will energize their fanbase. Tottenham supporters now face questions about defensive inconsistencies and a lack of clean sheets at home that have become recurring themes. International viewers can access coverage through Peacock, BBC iPlayer, or follow along via live text, though UK fans remain constrained by the 3pm Saturday blackout.

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