History of the Newcastle United v West Ham United fixture
Newcastle United prepare to entertain West Ham United at St. James Park on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Magpies are clearly on top, having won 34 and lost only 8 of the 61 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. James Park was two seasons ago, in January 2011, with Newcastle United annihilating their visitors 5-0 in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Wed 05 Jan | Newcastle Utd. | 5-0 | West Ham Utd. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 23 Oct | West Ham Utd. | 1 - 2 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 10 Jan | Newcastle Utd. | 2 - 2 | West Ham Utd. | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 20 Sep | West Ham Utd. | 3 - 1 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 26 Apr | West Ham Utd. | 2 - 2 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sun 23 Sep | Newcastle Utd. | 3 - 1 | West Ham Utd. | Premier League |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 20 Jan | Newcastle Utd. | 2 - 2 | West Ham Utd. | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Newcastle United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Magpies in those games, with 5 conceded.
The Hammers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Newcastle United's 14 points from 10 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
West Ham United's 15 points from 10 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| West Ham United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Newcastle United are starting to turn St. James Park into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 6 games since last home draw. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| West Ham United | No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here