Moments later the referee called time on the match and a second pitch invasion ensued as delighted Hammers supporters celebrated their return to the top flight. Heading into the match against Cambridge, West Ham knew that only three points would do to secure promotion back to the First Division, and a win is exactly what they got.ĭavid Speedie settled the nerves at the start of the second half to open the scoring before a 90th-minute Clive Allen strike sealed the win and set off a joyous pitch invasion. To this day that third-place finish remains the Hammers' highest ever in their top-flight history. However, the win against London rivals Chelsea, courtesy of goals from Alan Devonshire, a Tony Cottee brace and a Frank McAvennie strike, was the catalyst for West Ham’s fine end to the 1985-86 campaign which saw them finish third in the First Division. Unlike the six previous matches in this list, the clash at Stamford Bridge was a league encounter and had no trophy or final spot resting on it. Chelsea 0-4 West Ham United - 29 March 1986 The Hammers were a Second Division outfit at the time and 41 years on no team from outside the top-flight has triumphed in English football’s showpiece occasion.īrookings' early goal was all that separated the sides and secured the midfielder legendary status at his beloved West Ham. West Ham’s third and so far last FA Cup triumph came as huge underdogs against heavy favourites Arsenal. The game was level at the break but an early second-half header from Trevor Brooking set West Ham on their way, the legendary Hammer then set up Keith Robson for a second, before Brooking once again found the back of the net with a stunning strike.Įintracht got one back late on but there was no stopping this Hammers team as they progressed to their second European final. Going into the game 2-1 down after losing in Frankfurt, West Ham knew they had to come out all guns blazing to turn around their fortunes at the sodden Boleyn Ground. The final might not have gone to plan for West Ham when they disappointingly lost 4-2 to Anderlecht in Brussels but the second-leg of the semi-final holds fond memories for many. West Ham United 3-1 Eintracht Frankfurt -14 April 1976 Two second-half goals from Alan Taylor were enough to bring the trophy to East London for a second time. West Ham United 2-0 Fulham - Ī decade on from Bobby Moore leading his Hammers team to Wembley glory the great man was once again at the home of English football, this time however he was in opposition colours.ĭespite Moore’s presence for Fulham, West Ham made light work of the Second Division outfit under the guidance of Ron Greenwood. Twelve months on from the FA Cup triumph West Ham were back at Wembley and were once again lifting a trophy under the Twin Towers.įollowing their FA Cup victory, the Hammers qualified for the European Cup Winners’ Cup and became only the second English side, after Tottenham Hotspur, to lift a European trophy.Ī quickfire brace from Alan Sealey in the 70th and 72nd minute saw the Hammers home and Bobby Moore once again lead his team up to the Royal Box and send East London into delirium. It was the start of a glorious few years for captain Bobby Moore who strode up the famous steps to lift the trophy, a feeling he would soon get used to with both club and country. West Ham’s second FA Cup final saw the tables reversed with the Hammers this time the First Division side and favourites against Second Division Preston.ĭespite twice falling behind West Ham fought back thanks to goals from John Sissons and Geoff Hurst before Ronnie Boyce scored a 90th-minute winner to seal the Hammers' first major honour in the club’s history. The Hammers were a Second Division outfit at the time and went into the final as underdogs against First Division Bolton, who triumphed 2-0.ĭespite the loss, the importance of progressing to the FA Cup final and putting West Ham on the map as a serious team cannot be underestimated. One of the biggest days in West Ham’s early history has gone down in folklore due to the sheer size of the crowd in attendance and the famous white horse on the Wembley turf.Ī crowd of 125,000 was expected but estimates put the number in attendance nearer to 300,000 with a police officer on his horse an iconic image in the history of the FA Cup. Bolton Wanderers 2-0 West Ham United - 28 April 1923 LiveScore also doesn’t just cover football but loads of other sports as well, including racing, tennis, cricket and basketball. You can also live stream games from some of your favourite leagues all around the world. You can track goals, goalscorers, follow live commentary and receive alerts when something major happens in a game. Get the latest football action, stats and analysis from around the world with real-time updates and results, match highlights and breaking news wherever you are.