West Ham United face Derby County in a key Championship match at London Stadium on Saturday 5 September 2026, kicking off at 3pm BST. The Hammers head into the game buoyed by their first league win of the season, a 4-2 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday night, as reported by the club's official website, www.whufc.com.
How do both teams arrive at this match?
West Ham United's win over Wolves provided a vital three-point boost, moving them to 12th in the Championship table with five points from four games. Their recent form reads WDLD, having scored eight goals while conceding seven. They sit five points behind early leaders Swansea City. Derby County, meanwhile, have had mixed results. They suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Swansea last weekend but responded with a 2-0 away win at Portsmouth on Tuesday. That leaves them one point and four places below West Ham in the standings, with a record of one win, one draw, and two losses from their opening four fixtures.
What do fans need to know about tickets and travel?
The match is a sell-out, though Season Ticket Holders can relist their seats via the club's Ticket Exchange. Ticket prices began at £25 for adults and £10 for children. Significant travel disruptions are planned for matchday. On the London Underground, the District and Waterloo & City lines will be affected. The Windrush line of the London Overground also faces planned works, as do Greater Anglia and c2c mainline train services. The Southeastern network serving Stratford International is set to operate normally. Numerous bus routes serve the Stratford and Stratford City Bus Stations, including the 25, 86, 97, 104, 108, 158, 241, 257, 262, 276, 308, 425, 473, and D8. Due to road closures and roadworks expected until at least 10 October, shuttle buses will run from 12.30pm, two-and-a-half hours before kick-off, and for 90 minutes after the final whistle. No parking is available at London Stadium, with local restrictions in force.
Where can supporters watch or listen to the game?
The match will not be broadcast live on television in the United Kingdom. International viewers can watch via West Ham TV, where a streaming pass costs £10. Seasonal and monthly passes are available for £180 and £25 respectively. Broadcast rights are held separately in the UK, Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland. Live audio commentary is available worldwide on whufc.com for £2.50, while UK listeners can tune into talkSPORT 2 for radio coverage. The club will provide live blog updates via its app and social media channels, with a full match report, highlights, and exclusive reaction available post-match on all platforms. Fans can keep track of the team's progress by checking the official standings page.
What is the club's stance on matchday conduct?
West Ham United reaffirms its zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, with equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion central to its values. The club recently retained the Premier League Advanced level Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard. It follows a £120,000 fine and an action plan imposed by the FA after discriminatory chanting by fans during the 2024/25 season. The governing body could impose a partial or full stadium closure if such incidents recur this campaign. Supporters can report any incidents via a steward, the Supporter Liaison Officer, by texting 07701 401966, or by emailing supporterservices@westhamunited.co.uk.
Are there any specific stadium policies for this fixture?
Supporters are reminded that disposable plastic bottles with tops, up to a 500ml capacity, are permitted inside London Stadium. However, reusable bottles of any kind, including flasks, are not allowed and will be confiscated upon entry. Following this home fixture, David Moyes's side turn their attention to an away trip to face 15th-placed Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. The full schedule of upcoming games is available on the club's fixtures page.
