Hammers Get Set for the Gers
West Ham United is gearing up for its third pre-season assignment, a showdown against Scottish giants Rangers, which is now just over 24 hours away. The Hammers have been back in training since Monday 6 July, and after a 1-1 away draw with Southend United last Saturday and an emphatic 5-0 triumph on the road at Stevenage on Wednesday night, we are now getting ready to take the next step in our 2026/27 preparations north of the border.
What's at Stake?
With kick-off drawing ever closer, boss Nuno Espírito Santo and his coaching staff have been busy putting the players through their paces on the grass, including Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who is back at Rush Green following his 2026 FIFA World Cup exploits with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Our photographer has been out on the pitches capturing all of the action, and you can view a gallery of images from Saturday's session here.
League Standing
As we head into this new season, West Ham United finds itself 18th in the Premier League, with 39 points from 38 games, a recent form of WLLLW. The Hammers are 46 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race.
Goals this Season
So far this season, West Ham United has scored 46 goals and conceded 65, resulting in a -19 goal difference.
What Comes Next?
The Hammers will look to build on their recent performances and take on the challenge of facing Rangers in a pre-season match. With the 2026/27 season just around the corner, West Ham United is gearing up for a thrilling campaign ahead.
