West Ham dominate Leeds with convincing 3-0 victory

In a commanding display at the London Stadium, West Ham United secured a decisive 3-0 triumph over Leeds United in the final match of the 2025-2026 Premier League season. The Hammers dominated proceedings from start to finish, with goals from Valentin Castellanos, Jarrod Bowen, and Callum Wilson sealing their victory.

West Ham’s early pressure pays off

The match began at a frantic pace, with West Ham immediately asserting their dominance. After just one minute, referee Anthony Taylor blew his whistle to kick off an intense opening phase. The hosts controlled possession and created early chances, though Leeds struggled to contain their attacking threats.

Leeds’ defensive frailties exposed

The first major talking point arrived in the 10th minute when Jakub Bijol received a yellow card for a reckless tackle on Jarrod Bowen. This set the tone for a game in which Leeds’ defensive errors would be ruthlessly exploited by West Ham. Brenden Aaronson followed suit with a second yellow card in the 25th minute, reducing his team to ten men and compounding their woes.

West Ham strike first through Castellanos

Despite numerical superiority, Leeds found themselves under siege. The breakthrough came in the 67th minute when Valentin Castellanos capitalized on a defensive lapse to slot home past Illan Meslier. The Argentine forward, playing with clinical precision, doubled West Ham’s lead just 12 minutes later when he turned provider for Jarrod Bowen, who fired past the Leeds goalkeeper.

Late drama and third goal

With Leeds reduced to ten men and West Ham in full control, the visitors offered little resistance in the second half. In the 87th minute, Ethan Ampadu was shown a yellow card for a tactical foul, further depleting Leeds’ already thin resources. West Ham sealed their victory in stoppage time when Callum Wilson pounced on a rebound to fire home his side’s third.

Substitutions and tactical adjustments

Both managers made numerous changes to influence the game’s outcome. David Moyes introduced Callum Wilson early in the second half, a decision that paid immediate dividends. Leeds’ Daniel James, Wilfried Gnonto, and Facundo Buonanotte all entered the fray, while Sebastiaan Bornauw came on for the final stages. Despite their best efforts, the Yorkshire side could not muster a response to West Ham’s relentless attack.

West Ham’s perfect finale

The victory rounded off West Ham’s 2025-2026 Premier League campaign on a high note. Their three-goal haul secured a comfortable win and demonstrated their attacking prowess. Leeds, meanwhile, finish the season with a heavy defeat, their defensive vulnerabilities laid bare in front of a raucous London Stadium crowd.

Match report from the London Stadium, Sunday, May 24, 2026.