West Ham vs Everton Match Preview: Key Absences 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’ main creative threat J. Bowen (8 assists, plus 8 goals in league play) is available to feature, which significantly preserves their attacking balance despite the goalkeeping absence.

Everton Availability

Everton face more substantial selection issues. J. Branthwaite (Injury) is sidelined. J. Grealish (Foot Injury) is sidelined. Beto (Injury) is doubtful.

J. Grealish’s absence is a major blow: he has contributed 2 goals and 6 assists, ranking among Everton’s leading creators. There are no suspensions flagged, but defensive depth is also hit with J. Branthwaite ruled out, while Beto’s status up front remains uncertain.

Impact Summary

From a pure attacking output perspective, Everton lose J. Grealish’s 2 goals and 6 assists, reducing their creative options between midfield and attack. West Ham’s only listed absentee is a goalkeeper, so their forward line, led by J. Bowen’s 8 goals and 8 assists, remains intact, giving the hosts a more stable attacking platform going into this fixture.