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West Ham get lucky break despite Swansea win as QPR disaster is averted

Football is often decided on the finest of margins. In another universe, West Ham United leapfrogged Swansea City with a late Jarrod Bowen penalty against…

By Dan Owen · Hammers News

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 2:01 PM

Key Things to Know

West Ham avoided dropping significantly in the Championship table after title rivals dropped points following their draw with QPR.
Pierce Charles saved a late penalty from Jarrod Bowen and a rebound attempt from Arne Engels.
Swansea City moved four points clear of West Ham by securing a comeback victory against Norwich City.

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West Ham United were held to a home draw by Queens Park Rangers after goalkeeper Pierce Charles stopped a late Jarrod Bowen penalty and an Arne Engels follow-up. Meanwhile, league leaders Swansea City defeated Norwich City with two quick second-half goals under manager Vitor Matos, extending their advantage over West Ham to four points.

Dan Owen writes that Nuno Espirito Santo's side benefited from favorable results elsewhere among their Championship promotion rivals. Bristol City drew against Charlton Athletic, and West Bromwich Albion suffered a 1-0 defeat to Birmingham, ensuring West Ham would fall no lower than third following matchday nine.

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