West Ham United finally brought an end to a miserable run of ten matches without a win, claiming a dramatic 2–1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in a fiercely contested London derby that delivered both relief and belief in the survival battle.

The breakthrough initially went the way of the visitors. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side struck first through Crysencio Summerville, whose composed finish gave Tottenham control and briefly threatened to extend West Ham’s nightmare spell.

The Hammers responded with urgency and physicality. Their pressure paid off when Cristian Romero, under heavy strain at the back, could only watch as the hosts forced their way back into the contest. Romero would later make amends at the other end, rising highest to power home a header and restore parity for Spurs.

Just when the derby looked set to drift towards a draw, came a moment dripping with narrative. In the third minute of added time, amid chaos inside the penalty area, Callum Wilson reacted quickest, forcing the ball over the line to spark wild celebrations. With the striker widely expected to leave during the current transfer window, it felt like a parting gift of enormous significance.

For Tottenham Hotspur, the defeat deepens the gloom. Under head coach Thomas Frank, Spurs are still without a win in 2026, and the final whistle was met with boos from their own supporters — a clear sign of growing frustration.

2025-26, England - Premier League

Tottenham - West Ham 1:2 (0:1)
Goals: Summerville, 15 (0:1); Romero C., 64 (1:1); Wilson C., 93 (1:2)

Tottenham: Vicario G.; Romero C.; Porro; Davies (Spence D., 19); van de Ven; Gallagher C.; Simons Xavi; Gray (Bissouma, 46); Tel M. (Solanke, 62); Odobert (Bergvall, 90); Kolo Muani
Substitution: Spence D. (from 19); Bissouma (from 46); Solanke (from 62); Bergvall (from 90)
Bench: Kinský; Dragusin; Udogie; Danso; Scarlett
Yellow Cards: Davies 19; Gray 39; Romero C. 45; van de Ven 57; Spence D. 78

West Ham: Areola; Mavropanos; Scarles; Todibo; Soucek; Wan-Bissaka; Fernandes M.; Summerville; Castellanos (Wilson C., 90); Pablo (Rodríguez G., 79); Bowen
Substitution: Rodríguez G. (from 79); Wilson C. (from 90)
Bench: Hermansen; Walker-Peters; Kilman; Igor J.; Mayers E.; Potts F.; Kanté M.
Yellow Cards: Castellanos 1; Bowen 52; Soucek 72