West Ham have one less excuse for Premier League relegation after injury reveal
West Ham United will still be reeling from their relegation to the Championship, but any attempt to excuse the outcome will be swatted away.
The Hammers failed to overcome adversity on the final day of the season, despite getting a 3-0 win against Leeds.
There will undoubtedly be people looking to find the exact reason for the Irons’ relegation. But that will have occurred due to a multitude of reasons.
From poor transfer decisions, managerial appointments and a lack of leadership, the E20 side only really have themselves to blame.
Now, after the season has ended, that point has been hammered home as a new reveal as West Ham’s injuries have emerged.
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Why West Ham has fewer excuses for relegation
London rivals Tottenham will point to their injury woes as one of the prime reasons for slipping into a relegation battle this season.
The Lilywhites have been without many top stars for months, but the Irons will not be able to fall on the same excuse.
| Premier League run-in results (Last five) | West Ham | Tottenham |
| Wins | 2 | 3 |
| Draws | 0 | 1 |
| Losses | 3 | 1 |
Between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 seasons for ever-present Premier League clubs, the Hammers have had the most luck when it comes to injuries.
They come bottom of the table for games missed due to injury, with that total coming well under 200 games.
Meanwhile, relegation rivals Tottenham reach near the top of the rankings.
📊 Here’s the graphic showing matches missed due to injuries across Premier League clubs since 2024/25
— Spurs Insight (@SpursInsight_) May 27, 2026
Tottenham have also topped the league for both total games and days lost to injury since last season@SkySportsPL | #COYS #THFC pic.twitter.com/nxT1qnIrcP
It does have to be stated that the Hammers’ total is likely much lower due to not competing in Europe, with the top five on this list in European competition in the last few campaigns.
Nonetheless, it goes to show that the Irons had more of their squad available throughout the season than most sides. They only have themselves to blame for relegation.
How this injury reveal could help West Ham next season
With West Ham in the Championship, they are set to play more league games throughout the season, with 46 total, and the possibility of competing in the play-offs.
Additionally, they will have Carabao Cup and FA Cup games to play, as they did this season.
So, if they can keep their ability to keep injuries to a minimum, it may help boost their push back into the Premier League.
However, as seen in the top flight, the quality in the squad must be improved, as having players available only matters if they can add something of note to the team.
West Ham’s promotion push would also be boosted by keeping Taty Castellanos, with the Hammers feeling it is a possible outcome.