Leeds United 1-2 West Ham: Hammers up to fifth in Premier League
West Ham moved up to fifth in the Premier League table as headed goals from Tomas Soucek and Angelo Ogbonna secured a 2-1 victory at Leeds on Friday Night Football.
www.skysports.comWest Ham beat Leeds two to one as Soucek scored and Ogbonna scored after Leeds awarded an early penalty via Klich; the result sent West Ham to fifth in the table. In an FA Cup tie earlier in 2026, Leeds drew 2-2 and progressed after a dramatic penalty shootout. Most recently, a May 23, 2026 match saw West Ham suffer a 3-0 defeat to Leeds, ending West Ham's hopes. Leeds kept the pressure on West Ham with late pressure throughout the fixtures. Soucek scored at the right moments, while Leeds capitalized on set-pieces to create chances. Season headlines highlighted a rollercoaster run between the clubs, with Leeds pressing for top-flight survival. Fans will remember the victory as a notable West Ham performance from earlier years. Penalty shootout drama in 2026 remains a standout moment for Leeds in cup competition.