West Ham host Queens Park Rangers to give them a break from a disappointing season in the Premier League. Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is under pressure at the London Stadium with the Hammers on the brink of relegation to the Championship and potentially joining up with their opponents in the FA Cup third round.
He will likely see this draw as an opportunity to find some form and wouldn’t be surprised if a full-strength squad is named. West Ham are without a win in 10 games, but QPR will be aiming for their first away win against their rivals in more than 20 years on their first visit to their new stadium.
When is West Ham vs QPR?
The London derby between West Ham and QPT is scheduled for Sunday 11 January 2026. The match will start at 2:30pm at the London Stadium and will be the first meeting between the two teams in the FA Cup since 1995.
Will West Ham vs QPR be broadcast on TV?
The game was selected to be broadcast live on TNT Sports 5. This is part of TNT Sports’ broadcast expansion for the 2025/26 season, which includes 26 live FA Cup matches during the third round.
Fans can live stream games via the Discovery+ app and website, the main digital platform for all TNT sports content. This will allow supporters to watch matches on a variety of devices including smartphones, tablets and smart TVs as long as they have a valid subscription.
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West Ham’s form: The Hammers move closer to a draw on the back of a demoralizing 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Espirito Santo’s side currently sit 18th in the table, with Tuesday’s defeat leaving them seven points clear of safety.
QPR’s form: QPR went into the game buoyed by last weekend’s 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday. They currently occupy 11th place in the table, just three points out of the play-off places.
FA Cup history: In the historic FA Cup clash between the two clubs, QPR are favored with four wins to West Ham’s three. Rs have also won their last three matches against the Irons in this tournament.
Head-to-head: West Ham have had a solid recent record against QPR in all competitions. QPR have won three of the last five meetings, with QPR’s most recent victory over the Hammers dating back to 2004.
4th round draw: Supporters of both teams will be looking forward to the 4th round draw, scheduled for Monday 12th January. The draw will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 just before the final match of the round between Liverpool and Barnsley.
