West Ham travel to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, aiming to secure a historic third consecutive Premier League victory.
Nuno Espírito Santo’s side has moved through a wave of momentum following vital wins over Tottenham and Sunderland. The Hammers arrive in West London seeking to escape the relegation zone after finally ending a 10-game winless league run. While they face a dominant Chelsea side, the visitors have shown a grit and clinical edge recently that could prove vital in their survival fight.
West Ham Team News
Nuno Espírito Santo manages a squad that is effectively at full strength for this derby. Notably, the manager could hand a full debut to Adama Traoré following his January move from Spain. However, the sensational form of Crysencio Summerville—who has scored in back-to-back league games—means the existing unit may remain unchanged. Consequently, West Ham possess multiple weapons to test a Chelsea backline missing several senior figures.
Alphonse Areola will start in goal behind a defensive line featuring Max Kilman and winter arrival Jean-Clair Todibo. In midfield, Tomáš Souček will provide the energy alongside Mateus Fernandes, who scored in last weekend’s win. Jarrod Bowen remains the primary attacking hub, having recently surpassed Paolo Di Canio’s club record for games with both a goal and an assist. Valentin Castellanos is poised to lead the attack.
West Ham Predicted Lineup
West Ham predicted XI: Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Todibo, Diouf; Bowen, Souček, Fernandes, Summerville; Pablo; Castellanos
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, 31 January 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:30 GMT.
How to watch Chelsea vs West Ham?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage begins at 17:00 GMT on both television and the Sky Go app.
