West Ham relegated from Premier League despite 3-0 win over Leeds

A 3-0 win over Leeds is not enough as they finish two points behind 17th placed Spurs

Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Leeds United - London Stadium, London, Britain - May 24, 2026 West Ham United's Valentin Castellanos celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Tony O Brien

West Ham United were relegated from the Premier League on Sunday despite a 3-0 win at home to Leeds United, as Tottenham Hotspur's victory over Everton confirmed the Hammers' demotion from England's top flight.

The hosts realistically needed a win with Spurs losing to stay up, having started the game two points behind their relegation rivals with a far inferior goal difference.

West Ham fans feared the worst after news of Spurs' first-half goal spread around the ground, but Taty Castellanos gave them hope with a 67th-minute header. Jarrod Bowen doubled the lead with 10 minutes left and Callum Wilson added a late third.

The win put West Ham on 39 points from 38 games, but they finished two behind 17th-placed Spurs meaning the Hammers were relegated to the second-tier Championship for the first time since 2010-11.