7 June 2023
West Ham 2-1 Fiorentina — UECL final 2023 (Prague)
Jarrod Bowen's 90th-minute winner won West Ham their first major trophy since 1980 — pandemonium at the Eden Arena.
West Ham United Legendary Matches
Updated June 2026 · London Stadium, London
Matches that defined West Ham United. Each entry below summarises a marquee result — full editorial narratives are linked where written.
28 April 2022
West Ham 1-0 Eintracht Frankfurt — Europa League semi 2022
Michail Antonio's first-half strike kept the Europa League dream alive in front of a deafening London Stadium, though Eintracht eventually advanced.
3 May 1975
West Ham 2-0 Fulham — FA Cup final 1975
Alan Taylor scored twice as West Ham won the FA Cup in front of Bobby Moore (then a Fulham player) — one of the East End's most cherished Wembley days.
Frequently asked questions
When was West Ham United founded?
West Ham United were founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC by workers at the Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company. The club was reformed and renamed West Ham United in 1900.
Who is West Ham's current manager?
Graham Potter was appointed West Ham head coach in January 2025, succeeding Julen Lopetegui. Potter previously managed Brighton and Chelsea.
What is West Ham's home stadium and what is its capacity?
West Ham play at the London Stadium in Stratford, east London, the former main stadium of the 2012 Olympic Games. For football it holds 62,500 spectators.
Who are West Ham's biggest rivals?
West Ham's traditional London rivalries are with Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. The East London Derby against Millwall, although it rarely takes place in the league, is one of the most intense rivalries in English football.
What major trophies have West Ham won?
West Ham have won the FA Cup three times (1964, 1975, 1980), the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1965 and the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2023 under David Moyes — the club's first European trophy in 58 years.