West Ham vs Everton Match Preview: Key Absentees and Impact

West Ham host Everton at London Stadium, London, on 25 April 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 34. The home side sit 17th on 33 points with a goal difference of -17, while Everton arrive in 10th place on 47 points and a goal difference of 1.

West Ham Availability

West Ham have one confirmed absentee. L. Fabianski (Back Injury) is sidelined.

With only a single injury listed and no suspensions reported, the Hammers otherwise appear close to full strength. Creative fulcrum J. Bowen, ranked highly in the league for assists with 8 goals and 8 assists from 33 appearances, is available and will be central to West Ham’s attacking plans.

Everton Availability

Everton face a more complicated picture. J. Branthwaite (Injury) is sidelined. J. Grealish (Foot Injury) is sidelined. Beto (Injury) is doubtful.

Grealish’s absence is a major blow: he has produced 2 goals and 6 assists in just 20 appearances, underlining his importance in the final third. There are no listed suspensions, but uncertainty over Beto further reduces attacking options for the visitors.

Impact Summary

West Ham lose experience in goal but retain their primary creator and finisher in J. Bowen, preserving much of their attacking output. Everton, by contrast, are deprived of significant creative supply through J. Grealish and may also be without striker Beto, meaning a notable share of their chance creation and attacking threat is at risk for this fixture.