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Where West Ham will finish and why Swansea are top: What does the data say?

Thanks to two dropped points away at Millwall on their final outing before the international break, West Ham United are jogging along a few steps…

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 7:00 PM
Where West Ham will finish and why Swansea are top: What does the data say?
Key Things to Know
  • West Ham lead the Championship with 22 goals, six ahead of Cesar Peixoto's Wolves.
  • The Hammers rank first in Expected Goals, Big Chances Created, and Big Chances Missed according to FotMob.
  • West Ham's shot conversion rate of 17.5 percent is the highest in the division.
The Story in 60 Seconds

West Ham United currently sit behind early pacesetters Swansea City in the Championship table after dropping points away against Millwall. Under manager Nuno Espirito Santo, West Ham lead the Championship in several attacking categories, having scored 22 goals so far this season, which is six more than second-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers under Cesar Peixoto.

According to FotMob data, the London club leads the division in Expected Goals, Big Chances Created, Big Chances Missed, and shot conversion rate at 17.5 percent. Defender Konstantinos Mavropanos and forward Jarrod Bowen are currently the team's joint top scorers with four goals each.

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