📍 Match Overview
West Ham United hosted Sunderland in the Premier League Round 23 fixture at the London Stadium in London, England.
The lunchtime kick-off kicked off at 12:30 UK time as both sides aimed for crucial points — West Ham battling relegation troubles and Sunderland pursuing a push up the table.
🧠 Live Score & Match Result
Final Score: West Ham United 3 – 0 Sunderland 🇬🇧 — comprehensive victory for the hosts.
📊 Scoring Summary
Crysencio Summerville put West Ham ahead with a goal in the 14th minute.
Jarrod Bowen doubled the advantage from the penalty spot after Sunderland conceded a foul in the box.
Mateus Fernandes capped the dominant first-half display with a long-range strike past the keeper before half-time.
West Ham controlled the game, especially early on, and ensured the three points before the break.
🔥 Key Match Highlights
West Ham took command early, putting pressure on Sunderland’s defense and breaking through with a well-worked scoring move.
The penalty conversion by Bowen came from a reckless challenge that earned Sunderland trouble and momentum swung fully in West Ham’s favor.
Fernandes’ long-range strike sealed the match as a contest from the first half itself, allowing West Ham to manage the game in the second.
This result mirrored West Ham’s improved recent form and provided a much-needed boost in confidence.
📊 Match Context & Stakes
The result gives West Ham a vital three points in their fight away from the relegation zone.
Sunderland, who had come in with some momentum from recent results, struggled to find rhythm away from home and saw their hopes of breaking into higher positions dented.
📺 Viewing & Coverage
For fans in the UK, the match was broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, and streaming via discovery+.
Coverage included pre-match analysis, team news, and full post-match reaction.
🔁 Head-to-Head Snapshot
Recent meetings between these clubs have shown competitive balance, though West Ham have tended to hold the edge in historical matchups.
However, Sunderland had beaten West Ham 3-0 in their August 2025 meeting at the Stadium of Light.
📌 What’s Next?
Both sides will now turn their attention to upcoming Premier League fixtures as the mid-season run continues — West Ham aiming to climb out of danger, and Sunderland seeking consistency to push into higher table positions.
