Newcastle vs West Ham: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time and supercomputer prediction
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Credit: Imago Sat 16 May 2026 7:00, UK Newcastle United will host West Ham United on Sunday in a match that could well save the visitors or seal their fate.The Hammers face a two-point deficit to 17th-placed Tottenham, and will rise out of the drop zone if they beat the Magpies. The Lilywhites will not play until Tuesday when they take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, where they have won just once in the last 36 years.Victory for the Irons at St James’ Park would send the battle to the final day no matter what, but defeat could relegate them.Newcastle’s form has improved slightly in recent weeks, but they remain a vulnerable opponent for West Ham to take advantage of. ⚽ Newcastle Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Newcastle United fixture.
VISIT THE NEWCASTLE MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES How to watch Newcastle United vs West HamWest Ham lodged a formal complaint about the refereeing in their late defeat to Arsenal last week, after their 95th-minute equaliser was ruled out. Newcastle UnitedForm West Ham Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle United1West Ham 0-1 ArsenalNewcastle United 3-1 Brighton2Brentford 3-0 West HamArsenal 1-0 Newcastle United3West Ham 2-1 EvertonNewcastle United 1-2 Bournemouth4Crystal Palace 0-0 West HamCrystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle United5West Ham 4-0 WolvesThe defeat has left West Ham on the brink of relegation, but Nuno Espirito Santo will make sure his team continue to fight until the end.
Should it go to the last day, West Ham will be confident of beating Leeds United at home to secure their safety.Sunday’s crucial contest will kick off at 17:30 BST and is available to watch on Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and Ultra HDR.Supercomputer backs Newcastle to beat West HamWest Ham actually have a strong recent history of travelling to St James’ Park. West Ham have won just six of the last 20 meetings between the sides, and Opta‘s supercomputer has predicted that theme to continue on Sunday.