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·20 April 2026
West Ham Starting XI vs Crystal Palace: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

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·20 April 2026

West Ham United approach tonight’s London derby with clarity of purpose, their Premier League future still within their own control. A 4-0 victory over Wolves last week did more than lift spirits, it reset the narrative around a side that had spent much of the season navigating uncertainty.

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Now, with six games remaining and a narrow cushion above the relegation zone, the emphasis shifts to consistency. The trip to Selhurst Park offers both opportunity and risk, a familiar combination in this phase of the campaign.
Recent months have brought a notable shift in West Ham’s away performances. Four wins from their last seven on the road suggests a growing resilience, particularly when contrasted with earlier struggles that yielded just one victory from 11 trips.
There is also a statistical quirk that may provide encouragement. West Ham have scored at least twice in each of their last five away visits to Selhurst Park, a pattern that hints at a level of comfort in this fixture despite the broader pressures at play.
For once, selection concerns appear minimal. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo confirmed that “all the boys are okay”, a phrase that carries weight given the physical demands of recent weeks. An unchanged lineup from the Wolves win looks likely, reinforcing a sense of continuity.

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Jarrod Bowen remains central to West Ham’s attacking identity, combining creativity with direct threat. Alongside him, Crysencio Summerville is expected to provide balance on the opposite flank, adding pace and width.

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There is also an emerging dimension from set pieces. Konstantinos Mavropanos has scored three goals in his last three appearances from corners, a remarkable return given his previous record. Against a Crystal Palace side with a vulnerable set piece defence, that avenue could prove decisive.

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West Ham United Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Bowen, Soucek, Fernandes, Summerville; Pablo; Castellanos
The structure reflects a blend of defensive organisation and attacking intent, with Bowen and Summerville tasked with stretching Palace’s shape.
Kick off is scheduled for 20:00 BST, with the match broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
For West Ham, the equation remains straightforward. Another composed performance could edge them closer to safety, reinforcing a late season revival that has begun to take shape at precisely the right moment.


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