Newcastle vs West Ham: Premier League Clash on May 17, 2026

Newcastle host West Ham at St. James' Park, Newcastle, with kick-off on 17 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 37. Newcastle sit 13th on 46 points (goal difference -2), while West Ham are 18th on 36 points (goal difference -20) and currently in the relegation zone.

Newcastle Availability

Newcastle face a stretched squad. Emil Krafth (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Valentino Livramento (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. Lewis Miley (Broken Leg) is sidelined. Fabian Schär (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. Joelinton (Thigh Injury) is doubtful. None of these absentees appear among the league’s top assist providers, but they reduce Eddie Howe’s defensive depth and midfield physicality ahead of a crucial home fixture.

West Ham Availability

West Ham also have concerns. Łukasz Fabianski (Back Injury) is sidelined, removing an experienced goalkeeping option. Adama Traoré (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Crucially, creative leader Jarrod Bowen, who has 8 goals and 10 assists from 36 appearances, is available and not listed among the absentees, which is significant for their attacking threat.

Impact Summary

Newcastle’s absences mainly hit their defensive structure and midfield balance rather than their primary attacking output. West Ham lose experience in goal but retain their key attacking contributor Bowen, preserving much of their creative and goalscoring potential despite Traoré’s doubtful status.