West Ham United’s team news for tonight’s Championship match against Wolves is confirmed, and this report was updated on 17 September 2026 to reflect Nuno Espírito Santo’s final selection at London Stadium. The head coach has made four changes to his starting XI as the Hammers chase a first league win of the campaign. Full detail on the head coach’s thinking first appeared in the original team news report, and this update carries the confirmed lineup through to kick-off.
H2: September update: Nuno reshuffles West Ham side for Wolves clash
West Ham arrive at this fixture with two points from their opening three Championship games. Wolves, by contrast, are unbeaten and sit on seven points after three matches, making this a stern early test for Nuno’s side.
The head coach has responded with four changes to his starting XI. The reshuffle brings back a key defender from injury and restores two other regulars to the side, while one recent goalscorer drops to the bench.
H2: Nuno Espírito Santo makes four changes to starting lineup
Nuno has switched four names in his starting eleven for the visit of Wolves. Konstantinos Mavropanos, Ollie Scarles and Joël Piroe all return to the side, joining Pablo in the reshaped XI.
The changes touch defence, midfield and attack, giving West Ham a different look from recent weeks. Mavropanos comes back into the back line, Scarles returns to provide balance further forward, and Piroe is recalled to lead the attacking line alongside the returning Pablo.
H2: Pablo returns from injury as Castellanos drops to bench
Pablo is back in the starting XI after recovering from the calf injury he picked up during West Ham’s opening-day draw at Burnley. His return gives Nuno an established option back in the side after several weeks out.
Valentín Castellanos drops to the bench despite scoring West Ham’s equaliser against Watford in the previous league outing. The change reflects Nuno’s four alterations rather than any suggestion that Castellanos has been dropped for his display against Watford, and the striker remains available from the bench.
H2: West Ham XI vs Wolves confirmed team news and lineup details
West Ham’s confirmed starting XI against Wolves features four changes from recent weeks, with Pablo, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Ollie Scarles and Joël Piroe all coming into the side. Valentín Castellanos, scorer against Watford, starts among the substitutes as Nuno resets his options.
The lineup arrives with West Ham still searching for their first Championship win, having taken two points from three matches. Wolves, unbeaten with seven points from their opening three games, provide the toughest test of the Hammers’ season so far. The selection also sits against the backdrop of the club’s behind-the-scenes recruitment rebuild, with several of tonight’s changes drawn from summer arrivals and returning squad members rather than the matchday squad that started the campaign.
H2: What happens next
Kick-off at London Stadium is set for 7.45pm BST, with the match shown live on Sky Sports+ for viewers in the UK. Supporters at the ground and watching at home will see whether Nuno’s four changes can deliver the result West Ham need.
The club continues to keep fans informed on matters beyond the pitch too, following our earlier report on supporter engagement over the crest consultation. For now, attention turns to tonight’s team news translating into the Hammers’ first league win of the season against an unbeaten Wolves side.
