West Ham vs Derby: match facts, form and head-to-head – 5 September 2026

West Ham’s dominance at home was emphatic as they dispatched Derby 3‑0, extending their flawless run in the league. The victory lifts the Hammers to the summit with 14 points from seven matches – four wins, two draws and a single loss, and a striking 20‑9 goal difference. Derby, languishing in 22nd place, remain stuck on four points, having managed just one win and a draw while conceding 13 goals. The result also settles the season’s head‑to‑head in West Ham’s favour, the only meeting between the sides ending in a Hammers triumph. With the gap widening at both ends of the table, the champions look set to consolidate their lead while Derby’s survival hopes grow ever more precarious.