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.comHammers 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 won 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 up the pressure with late pressure throughout the fixtures. Ogbonna scored at the right moments, while Leeds took advantage of set-pieces to threaten. Season headlines highlighted a rollercoaster run between the clubs, with Leeds pressing for top-flight survival. Supporters will remember the 2-1 win as a notable West Ham performance from earlier years. The FA Cup shootout in 2026 remains a standout moment for Leeds in cup competition.