On Saturday, 19th October 2024, Tottenham Hotspur clashed with West Ham United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, in a Premier League showdown. With 61,381 fans in attendance, the atmosphere was electric as both teams looked to make a statement. West Ham entered the match struggling with form, while Tottenham, after a disappointing loss to Brighton before the international break, were eager to bounce back. The match kicked off at 17:00 under the watchful eye of referee Andy Madley.
Tottenham vs West Ham Head to Head
The historical rivalry between Tottenham and West Ham is one of the most thrilling in the Premier League. Prior to this fixture, Tottenham had won 27 matches, while West Ham secured 18 victories, and 12 encounters ended in a draw. However, Tottenham’s home dominance (16 wins at home compared to West Ham’s 12 at their ground) gave them the edge going into this match.
Tottenham vs West Ham Lineups
Tottenham Hotspur (4-3-3 Formation):
- Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicario
- Defenders: Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie
- Midfielders: Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski
- Forwards: Son Heung-Min (Captain), Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson
Substitutes:
- Fraser Forster, Radu Dragusin, Archie Gray (on for Destiny Udogie, 88’), Lucas Bergvall, Pape Sarr (on for James Maddison, 45’), Rodrigo Bentancur (on for Yves Bissouma, 81’), Mikey Moore, Richarlison (on for Dominic Solanke, 81’), Timo Werner (on for Son Heung-Min, 70’)
West Ham United (4-1-4-1 Formation):
- Goalkeeper: Alphonse Areola
- Defenders: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jean-Clair Todibo, Maximilian Kilman, Emerson
- Midfielders: Lucas Paquetá, Guido Rodríguez, Tomás Soucek, Mohammed Kudus, Jarrod Bowen (Captain)
- Forward: Michail Antonio
Substitutes:
- Lukasz Fabianski, Aaron Cresswell, Vladimír Coufal, Konstantinos Mavropanos (on for Guido Rodríguez, 70’), Carlos Soler (on for Tomás Soucek, 61’), Edson Álvarez (on for Lucas Paquetá, 61’), Crysencio Summerville (on for Michail Antonio, 61’), Luis Guilherme, Danny Ings
Tottenham vs West Ham First Half
The game began at a high tempo, with West Ham pressing forward. In the 18th minute, Mohammed Kudus fired West Ham into the lead with a powerful right-footed strike from the center of the box, hitting the top left corner. Tottenham, stunned by the early goal, responded with attacking intent. Their perseverance paid off in the 36th minute when Dejan Kulusevski equalized, calmly finishing a well-placed ball from James Maddison. As the half ended 1-1, both teams looked ready for a second-half showdown.
Tottenham vs West Ham Second Half
Tottenham emerged from the break with more energy, despite the surprising halftime substitution of James Maddison. This bold move by manager Ange Postecoglou saw Pape Sarr come on, and it paid dividends almost immediately. In the 52nd minute, Yves Bissouma latched onto a pass from Destiny Udogie and struck a low shot into the net, putting Tottenham ahead 2-1.
Just minutes later, in the 55th minute, Alphonse Areola scored an unfortunate own goal, extending Tottenham’s lead to 3-1. West Ham were now in disarray, and in the 60th minute, Son Heung-Min sealed the game with a clinical left-footed shot into the bottom left corner after a fast break initiated by Pape Sarr, making it 4-1.
To make matters worse for West Ham, Mohammed Kudus was sent off in the 86th minute for violent conduct after a review from VAR upgraded his yellow card to red. With West Ham down to 10 men, Tottenham saw out the remainder of the match comfortably.
Tottenham vs West Ham Full-Time Score:
- Tottenham Hotspur 4 – 1 West Ham United
Tottenham vs West Ham Stats
| Tottenham vs West Ham Stats | Tottenham Hotspur | West Ham United |
| Possession (%) | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 4 |
| Total Shots | 22 | 11 |
| Passes Completed | 474 | 355 |
| Corners | 13 | 5 |
| Fouls | 10 | 15 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
Tottenham vs West Ham Timeline
- 18’ – Goal! West Ham takes the lead through Mohammed Kudus after a scramble in the box.
- 36’ – Goal! Tottenham equalizes with a left-footed finish from Dejan Kulusevski, assisted by Maddison.
- 52’ – Goal! Yves Bissouma slots one in from the center of the box, assisted by Udogie.
- 55’ – Own Goal! Alphonse Areola puts the ball into his own net.
- 60’ – Goal! Son Heung-Min finishes off a slick move to make it 4-1.
- 86’ – Red Card! Mohammed Kudus receives a red card for violent conduct.
Tottenham vs West Ham Man of the Match
Son Heung-Min was awarded Man of the Match for his goal and overall leadership on the field. His attacking prowess and clinical finishing were instrumental in Tottenham’s commanding victory.
Tottenham vs West Ham Impact on Points Table
With this win, Tottenham climbed to 6th place in the Premier League, amassing 13 points from eight matches. West Ham, on the other hand, slipped to 14th with just 8 points, as their struggles continued.
Player Achievements
- Dejan Kulusevski scored his first goal of the season.
- Yves Bissouma also added his name to the scoresheet for the first time this campaign.
- Mohammed Kudus, despite his early goal, faced disappointment with a late red card.
Tottenham vs West Ham Commentary
Full-Time: Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 West Ham United
90+8′ The referee blows the final whistle. Tottenham Hotspur secure a resounding victory over West Ham United, thanks to goals from Dejan Kulusevski, Yves Bissouma, Son Heung-Min, and an own goal from Alphonse Areola.
90+7′ Close call! Brennan Johnson heads narrowly wide from the center of the box.
90+6′ Foul by Carlos Soler. Richarlison wins a free kick for Tottenham.
90+4′ Another foul by Emerson. Pedro Porro wins a free kick on the right wing.
90+3′ Pedro Porro commits a foul. Emerson wins a free kick for West Ham.
90+1′ Brennan Johnson fouls Edson Álvarez. Free kick for West Ham.
90+1′ The fourth official indicates seven minutes of added time.
89′ Emerson fouls Dejan Kulusevski. Free kick for Tottenham.
88′ Substitution: Archie Gray replaces Destiny Udogie for Tottenham.
86′ Red card! Mohammed Kudus is shown a red card for violent conduct. VAR reviews the incident and confirms the decision.
84′ Micky van de Ven is booked for a foul on Mohammed Kudus.
83′ Foul by Mohammed Kudus. Micky van de Ven wins a free kick for Tottenham.
81′ Substitutions: Rodrigo Bentancur replaces Yves Bissouma, and Richarlison replaces Dominic Solanke for Tottenham.
80′ Micky van de Ven fouls Mohammed Kudus. Free kick for West Ham.
80′ Foul by Konstantinos Mavropanos. Destiny Udogie wins a free kick for Tottenham.
76′ Timo Werner’s header from a difficult angle is saved.
74′ Corner for West Ham. Conceded by Cristian Romero.
73′ Edson Álvarez misses a header wide from the center of the box.
72′ Mohammed Kudus’s shot from outside the box is saved.
71′ Pedro Porro’s shot from a difficult angle goes high and wide.
70′ Substitutions: Timo Werner replaces Son Heung-Min, and Konstantinos Mavropanos replaces Guido Rodríguez for West Ham.
70′ Foul by Carlos Soler. Yves Bissouma wins a free kick for Tottenham.
67′ Carlos Soler is shown a yellow card for a foul on Pape Sarr.
67′ Pape Sarr wins a free kick for Tottenham.
67′ Brennan Johnson’s shot is saved.
66′ Mohammed Kudus’s shot is blocked.
66′ Offside: Brennan Johnson is caught offside.
65′ Dejan Kulusevski’s shot misses narrowly to the left.
63′ Foul by Edson Álvarez. Yves Bissouma wins a free kick for Tottenham.
62′ Corner for West Ham. Conceded by Yves Bissouma.
62′ Mohammed Kudus’s shot is blocked.
61′ Son Heung-Min hits the right post with a shot from outside the box.
61′ Substitutions: Carlos Soler replaces Tomás Soucek, Crysencio Summerville replaces Michail Antonio, and Edson Álvarez replaces Lucas Paquetá for West Ham.
60′ Goal! Son Heung-Min scores from a fast break to extend Tottenham’s lead to 4-1.
58′ Corner for West Ham. Conceded by Yves Bissouma.
57′ Maximilian Kilman wins a free kick for West Ham.
57′ Foul by Dominic Solanke.
56′ Tomás Soucek is shown a yellow card for a foul on Brennan Johnson.
55′ Own goal! Alphonse Areola scores an own goal for West Ham.
55′ Son Heung-Min’s shot is saved.
54′ Mohammed Kudus’s shot is blocked.
52′ Goal! Yves Bissouma scores to make it 2-1 for Tottenham.
51′ Corner for Tottenham. Conceded by Jean-Clair Todibo.
51′ Destiny Udogie’s shot is blocked.
50′ Foul by Tomás Soucek. Pape Sarr wins a free kick for Tottenham.
48′ Jarrod Bowen’s shot is blocked.
48′ Handball by Dejan Kulusevski.
47′ Foul by Dominic Solanke. Jean-Clair Todibo wins a free kick for West Ham.
46′ Foul by Jarrod Bowen. Destiny Udogie wins a free kick for Tottenham.
46′ Substitution: Pape Sarr replaces James Maddison for Tottenham.
45′ Second half begins.
45+2′ Half-time: Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 West Ham United.
45+1′ Mohammed Kudus’s shot goes high and wide.
45+1′ One minute of added time.
45′ Corner for Tottenham. Conceded by Tomás Soucek.
44′ Offside: Michail Antonio is caught offside.
43′ Pedro Porro’s shot goes high and wide.
43′ Lucas Paquetá is shown a yellow card for a foul on Brennan Johnson.
40′ Dejan Kulusevski’s shot is blocked.
36′ Goal! Dejan Kulusevski scores to equalize for Tottenham.
35′ Foul by James Maddison. Mohammed Kudus wins a free kick for West Ham.
35′ Corner for Tottenham. Conceded by Jean-Clair Todibo.
34′ Pedro Porro’s shot is saved.
34′ Corner for Tottenham. Conceded by Jarrod Bowen.
32′ Foul by Tomás Soucek. James Maddison wins a free kick for Tottenham.
29′ Corner for West Ham. Conceded by Son Heung-Min.
29′ Dominic Solanke misses a header from the center of the box.
28′ Corner for Tottenham. Conceded by Maximilian Kilman.
28′ Corner for Tottenham. Conceded by Lucas Paquetá.
28′ Brennan Johnson misses a shot from close range.
26′ Corner for Tottenham. Conceded by Maximilian Kilman.
26′ Son Heung-Min’s shot is blocked.
25′ Corner for Tottenham. Conceded by Guido Rodríguez.
25′ Pedro Porro’s shot is blocked.
23′ Corner for Tottenham. Conceded by Emerson.
23′ Brennan Johnson’s header is blocked.
18′ Goal! Mohammed Kudus scores for West Ham United.
18′ Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s shot misses to the left.
17′ Corner for Tottenham. Conceded by Guido Rodríguez.
16′ Michail Antonio wins a free kick for West Ham.
16′ Foul by Destiny Udogie.
16′ Son Heung-Min’s shot misses narrowly to the right.
14′ Dejan Kulusevski’s shot is blocked.
13′ Foul by Guido Rodríguez. Dejan Kulusevski wins a free kick for Tottenham.
11′ Emerson’s shot goes high and wide.
11′ Corner for West Ham. Conceded by Guglielmo Vicario.
11′ Mohammed Kudus’s shot is saved.
9′ Corner for Tottenham. Conceded by Guido Rodríguez.
8′ Corner for Tottenham. Conceded by Guido Rodríguez.
6′ Brennan Johnson’s shot goes high and wide to the left.
5′ Offside: Son Heung-Min is caught offside.
2′ Corner for Tottenham. Conceded by Guido Rodríguez.
2′ Dejan Kulusevski wins a free kick for Tottenham.
2′ Foul by Lucas Paquetá.
1′ Lucas Paquetá wins a free kick for West Ham.
1′ Foul by Dejan Kulusevski.
0′ Kick-off! First half begins.
Lineups announced and players warming up.
Tottenham’s resurgence after their collapse against Brighton was commendable. The win over West Ham, marked by three goals in quick succession, showed their resilience and attacking flair. For West Ham, defensive frailties and the loss of Kudus to a red card compounded their woes. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on—or recover from—this result.
FAQs:
- How many goals did Tottenham score in the Tottenham vs West Ham match?
- Tottenham scored four goals in the match.
- Who was the Man of the Match in the Tottenham vs West Ham?
- Son Heung-Min was the Man of the Match for his goal and all-around play.
- What impact did the Tottenham vs West Ham match have on the points table?
- Tottenham moved up to 6th place, while West Ham dropped to 14th.
- How did Mohammed Kudus perform in the Tottenham vs West Ham match?
- Mohammed Kudus scored the opening goal for West Ham but was later sent off for violent conduct.
- What key substitutions were made in the Tottenham vs West Ham?
- Key substitutions included Pape Sarr replacing James Maddison, which helped shift momentum in Tottenham’s favor.
