Updated: West Ham Host Fulham in Carabao Cup Clash
This head-to-head guide has been updated on 18 September 2026 ahead of West Ham United’s Carabao Cup tie against Fulham at London Stadium on Tuesday night. Gavin Ward has been confirmed as referee for the match, and this piece refreshes our original head-to-head record with the latest details supporters need before kick-off.
West Ham go into the game as one of two London clubs with a long shared history, even though their meetings in cup competition have been rare. Tuesday’s tie gives both sets of fans another instalment in a fixture that stretches back more than fifty years.
West Ham vs Fulham Head-to-Head: Recent Record
The two clubs are evenly matched across their last five meetings in all competitions. West Ham have won twice, Fulham have won twice, and one match finished level, leaving little to separate the sides heading into Tuesday.
The most recent meeting came in March 2026, when West Ham won 1-0 at Craven Cottage. Crysencio Summerville scored the only goal of the game, a result that gave the Hammers the edge in the current head-to-head cycle.
Historic Cup Battles Between West Ham and Fulham
The clubs’ most famous cup meeting remains the 1975 FA Cup final at Wembley, where West Ham beat Fulham 2-0 to lift the trophy. Alan Taylor scored both goals that day, cementing his place in West Ham folklore.
That final also carried a poignant subplot for West Ham supporters. Former Hammers captain Bobby Moore played for Fulham that afternoon, facing the club he had captained to World Cup glory just nine years earlier.
West Ham United Carabao Cup Record vs Fulham
West Ham’s Carabao Cup record against Fulham consists of just one previous meeting. That tie ended in a 2-1 defeat for West Ham at Craven Cottage on 8 October 1974, in the third round of the League Cup, the competition now known as the Carabao Cup.
That result means Tuesday’s game at London Stadium is only the second time the two clubs have met in this specific competition in over half a century. Despite the rich shared history through the FA Cup and league fixtures, the Carabao Cup pairing remains a rare occurrence for both sets of supporters.
What Happens Next for Nuno Espírito Santo’s Side
Victory on Tuesday would send Nuno Espírito Santo’s side into the next round of the Carabao Cup, continuing their pursuit of silverware alongside their league campaign. No official team news or line-up details have been confirmed ahead of kick-off, so supporters will have to wait for the manager’s selection on the night.
The fixture arrives as West Ham look to build on the form that produced their momentous opening day victory earlier this season, with cup progress offering another route to a positive campaign under Nuno.
Away from results, the club has continued to engage supporters on off-field matters, including its recent consultation on the club crest. For now, though, attention turns squarely to Tuesday night and West Ham’s latest attempt to add another chapter to their history against Fulham.
