West Ham – Blackburn

West Ham enter the clash as league leaders, having amassed 14 points from four wins, two draws and a single loss, and boasting a strong 20‑9 goal difference. Blackburn sit down in 15th place with eight points after two victories, two stalemates and three defeats, their goal tally perfectly balanced at ten each for and against. The Hammers will look to extend their unbeaten run at home, while the visitors will be eager to close the gap on the safety zone and improve their goal difference. Their head‑to‑head record this season will be a key storyline, with West Ham hoping to maintain the advantage they have shown over the lower‑ranked side.