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Matty Etherington says Newcastle and Leeds cannot match what West Ham are doing in the Championship

There was that dreaded feeling of what is coming next when West Ham United’s crushing relegation was confirmed in May. Not only on the pitch…

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Matty Etherington says Newcastle and Leeds cannot match what West Ham are doing in the Championship
Key Things to Know
  • Matthew Etherington claims Newcastle and Leeds never matched West Ham United's current Championship home attendances.
  • West Ham are averaging over 60,000 supporters at London Stadium, drawing double the attendance of Middlesbrough.
  • Etherington warned that Nuno Espirito Santo's side must cut out poor defensive goals to secure automatic promotion.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former West Ham United midfielder Matthew Etherington stated that past Championship campaigns by Newcastle United and Leeds United cannot match West Ham's current home attendances. Etherington praised the London Stadium support on West Ham Fan TV, noting that the club draws over 60,000 fans per game following relegation.

Etherington added that manager Nuno Espirito Santo's squad possesses plenty of goals but must tighten up defensively to secure automatic promotion. After an opening home loss to Charlton, West Ham responded by winning three consecutive home matches, including a six-goal victory over Wrexham.

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