The football rivalry between Arsenal F.C. and West Ham United, a London derby, spans over a century. Here is a timeline highlighting key moments and a summary of their head-to-head record.
Head-to-Head Summary (Based on approximately 153-154 total matches)
| Team | Wins | Draws | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 74 | 41 | 38 |
| West Ham United | 38 | 41 | 74 |
Note: The total number of matches and specific win/loss/draw counts can vary slightly depending on the data source.
Historical Timeline and Key Moments
| Date/Era | Event | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-06 | First Competitive Meeting | The rivalry begins in the FA Cup first round, where Woolwich Arsenal (as they were then known) defeated West Ham in a replay. |
| 1979-80 | FA Cup Final | West Ham, then a Second Division side, famously defeated top-flight Arsenal 1-0 with a goal from Trevor Brooking. This remains the most recent time a non-top flight team won the FA Cup. |
| Apr 2007 | First West Ham Win at Emirates Stadium | West Ham, struggling in the league, secured a shock 1-0 victory, with a goal from Bobby Zamora. This was Arsenal's first-ever competitive defeat at their new home ground. |
| Aug 2015 | West Ham win at Emirates (2-0) | The Hammers defeated Arsenal 0-2 on the opening day of the Premier League season. |
| Mar 2021 | 3-3 Thriller at the London Stadium | West Ham raced to a 3-0 lead within 32 minutes, only for Arsenal to stage a furious comeback to draw 3-3 (aided by two own goals). |
| Apr 2023 | 2-2 Draw Dents Arsenal's Title Bid | Arsenal threw away a 2-0 lead at the London Stadium, drawing 2-2. This result was a significant blow to Arsenal's Premier League title challenge that season. |
| Nov 2023 | West Ham Eliminates Arsenal from EFL Cup | West Ham secured a 3-1 victory in the EFL Cup Round of 16 at the London Stadium. |
| Dec 2023 | West Ham Defeats Arsenal at the Emirates | West Ham won 0-2 at the Emirates Stadium, continuing a recent trend of successful away trips and inflicting a major home defeat on the Gunners. |
| Feb 2024 | Arsenal's Biggest Recent Win | Arsenal delivered a dominant performance at the London Stadium, winning 0-6. |
| Feb 2025 | West Ham Win at the Emirates | West Ham won 0-1 at the Emirates Stadium, marking their third successive away win at Arsenal, and temporarily disrupting Arsen
al's league form. |
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