West Ham will look to get their first points of the 2026/27 Barclays Women’s Super League campaign when they host London City Lionesses at Chigwell Construction Stadium on Saturday 12th September at 12:45pm.
Rita Guarino’s side are coming off a 3-1 defeat to Tottenham, a match that left them with work to do after an encouraging enough attacking effort. West Ham created ten shots in that game, but only three were on target, so the next step is turning possession and entries into cleaner chances.
London City Lionesses arrive in better early-season form after opening with a 2-1 win over Manchester United. That result gives them a quick chance to build momentum, while West Ham are trying to avoid an early gap opening between themselves and the teams above them.
Early rematch in a short history
This is the third Barclays WSL meeting between the clubs. Their last league meeting in March finished 1-1, which underlines how little there has been to separate them so far. Across their 13 previous Barclays WSL meetings with other opponents noted in the broader fixture context, the league schedule is already offering another quick test of consistency.
For West Ham, the focus is straightforward: sharpen the final ball, improve the shot quality, and make sure the opening day defeat does not become a longer run of frustration. For London City Lionesses, the aim is just as clear — follow up the Manchester United win with another strong away performance and keep their start on track.
What to watch
West Ham’s attacking numbers against Tottenham suggest there is room for improvement rather than a total reset. The Hammers controlled enough of the game to create ten shots, but the lack of precision in the final third left them with too little reward. If they can raise the volume of efforts on target, they should give themselves a better chance of bouncing back.
Saturday’s match offers an early read on both sides. West Ham need a response, while London City Lionesses can show that their opening win was not a one-off.
