West Ham United's first season back in the Championship since the 2011/12 campaign is feeling more real after the Hammers discovered their fixtures ahead of the new term.
What are the first five fixtures?
Nuno Espírito Santo's side opens the 2026/27 campaign on the road against Burnley in a clash between two recently relegated Premier League outfits. They then host Charlton Athletic in their first home game of the league season. The big matchup throughout the campaign sees them head to Millwall on September 19, before hosting the Lions in February in the return of the Dockers derby for the first time since that 2011/12 season.
AI predictions for the first five games
FLW have consulted popular AI-based service, ChatGPT, to see whether it believes that the Hammers will get off on the front foot in their first five games. West Ham's first Championship outing since the 2012 play-off final sees them head to Turf Moor to take on Burnley, the only side they did the double over in the Premier League last season. AI doesn't feel that the Hammers will be leaving with all three points on August 16, predicting a 1-1 draw.
Current standings and context
As of June 27, 2026, West Ham United's league standing is 18th in Premier League, with 39 points from 38 games, and a recent form of WLLLW. Their goal difference is -19, with 46 scored and 65 conceded. They are 46 points behind leaders Arsenal.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League standing | 18th |
| Points | 39 |
| Goal difference | -19 |
| Goals scored | 46 |
| Goals conceded | 65 |
What comes next for West Ham United?
West Ham will need to hit the ground running immediately to lay the foundations of a title-winning side. With eight points in their opening five games, West Ham fans may be disappointed, but the Hammers will be looking to bounce back from their relegation and make a strong push for promotion.
