West Ham signed off from the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Leeds, but it was not enough to preserve their top-flight status as Tottenhams win over Everton condemned the Hammers to relegation.The London Stadium was filled with tension throughout a dramatic final day, knowing West Ham needed both a victory and help elsewhere to survive. While they eventually delivered in East London, events in North London ultimately went against them, ending the clubs 14-year stay in the Premier League.Table of ContentsCastellanos sparks life in East LondonLondon Stadium rockingCastellanos sparks life in East LondonAfter a nervous and cagey first half ended goalless, the game exploded into life after the break. Leeds threatened first, with Brenden Aaronson forcing an early save from Kasper Hermansen before another dangerous Leeds attack caused panic inside the West Ham area.Valentin Castellanos finally broke the deadlock in the 67th minute. After successive corners piled pressure on the visitors, Jarrod Bowen whipped a superb delivery into the six-yard box and Castellanos rose highest to power a header beyond Karl Darlow for a priceless opener.London Stadium rockingThe goal transformed the atmosphere inside the stadium, with belief briefly surging around the home crowd. West Ham pushed forward relentlessly and doubled their lead 12 minutes later through captain Bowen. Mateus Fernandes threaded a perfectly weighted throughball behind the Leeds defence, allowing Bowen to burst clear before drilling a ruthless finish across goal into the far corner.Even then, news filtering through from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium kept celebrations muted. Spurs still held a narrow lead over Everton, meaning West Ham remained in the relegation zone despite their own result.There was still time for one final moment of quality deep into stoppage time. Former Leeds winger Crysencio Summerville combined with substitute Callum Wilson from a short corner routine, and Wilson smashed a superb strike through a crowded penalty area and into the bottom corner to make it 3-0.The final whistle brought mixed emotions. West Ham had comfortably passed their side of the equation after producing one of their best attacking displays of the season, but it was not enough.For Nuno Espirito Santo and West Ham, the result marked a devastating end to a turbulent campaign, with Championship football now awaiting next season. Topics Leeds United F.C. West Ham United F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Premier League review: Spurs survive, West Ham go down and Sunderland secure European spot Jon Fisher 24th May, 2026 WATCH: Castellanos puts West Ham ahead in must-win game Mitch Fretton 24th May, 2026 LIVE West Ham v Leeds: Commentary, updates, goals and stats as Hammers go in search of vital win Jon Fisher 22nd May, 2026 West Ham v Leeds: Confirmed line-ups and team news as Hammers target win in bid to stay up Jon Fisher 24th May, 2026 West Ham v Leeds: Line-ups, stats and preview as Hammers hope for miracle on final day Mitch Fretton 24th May, 2026 Which Premier League games are on TV on the final day of the 2025/26 season? May 2026 schedule, confirmed kick off times, fixtures Ben Miller 24th May, 2026
