West Ham - Anderlecht May 2026

The Clash of Hammers and Mauves: West Ham vs. Anderlecht Whether you're looking back at historic European finals or the more recent battles in the Europa Conference League, the matchup between and RSC Anderlecht is steeped in continental drama. From the iconic 1976 Cup Winners’ Cup final to the 2022 group stage dominance by the Hammers, this fixture rarely fails to deliver. Head-to-Head History

: West Ham swept both group stage matches against the Belgian side, winning 1–0 away and 2–1 at the London Stadium. West Ham - Anderlecht

While Anderlecht holds the most prestigious victory in this matchup's history, West Ham has dominated the recent encounters. The Clash of Hammers and Mauves: West Ham vs

: In their most famous meeting, Anderlecht defeated West Ham 4–2 at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels. This victory secured the Belgian side's first-ever European trophy. Head-to-Head History : West Ham swept both group

: Even at the youth level, the rivalry remains intense. West Ham U21s recently secured a "spirited" 1–0 victory over Anderlecht U21s in the Premier League International Cup. Recent Meeting Recap: 2022/23 Europa Conference League

During West Ham's successful run to the 2023 trophy, their matches against Anderlecht were pivotal in securing top spot in Group B. Key Scorers Oct 6, 2022 Lotto Park Anderlecht 0–1 Gianluca Scamacca Oct 13, 2022 London Stadium West Ham 2–1 Anderlecht Saïd Benrahma, Jarrod Bowen; Sebastiano Esposito (pen) Key Highlights from the 2–1 Win: