West Ham vs QPR: match facts, form and head-to-head – 9 October 2026

West Ham host QPR in what promises to be a tightly contested league clash, with the Hammers perched atop the table on 14 points from four wins, two draws and a single loss, boasting a dominant 20‑9 goal difference. The visitors sit in sixth place with 12 points after three victories, three stalemates and one defeat, and have a modest +3 margin, scoring eight and conceding five. Both sides have shown resilience this season, and the narrow two‑point gap in the standings suggests that a win for either side could reshape the top‑half of the table. With West Ham’s attack already prolific and QPR’s defence relatively solid, the encounter is set to be a pivotal test of consistency for both clubs.