The 2019–20 season was

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s eighth consecutive campaign in the

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since being promoted in the 2011–12 season. It was West Ham's 24th Premier League campaign overall and their 62nd top flight appearance in their 125th year in existence. In addition to the Premier League, West Ham United participated in the

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entering in the third round before being eliminated by

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in the fourth round. They also played in the

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, entering at the second round before being eliminated the third round by

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. The season was suspended following a decision on 13 March 2020 by the Premier League to suspend the league after a number of players and other club staff became ill due to the

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. The initial suspension was until 4 April, which was then extended. The FA then agreed to extend the season indefinitely, past the scheduled end date of 1 June. The season resumed on 19 June, with West Ham playing their first match since suspension the following day, losing 0–2 at home to

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. All matches from this date were played behind closed doors with no paying supporters and an attendance limited to 300 key people, although all West Ham's remaining fixtures were broadcast live on television or streaming platforms. On 11 July,

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scored all four goals in a 4–0 away victory over

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. Antonio became the first West Ham player to score four times in a single Premier League match and the first in any league game since

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in 1981.

Season squad

Transfers

Transfers in

Loans in

Loans out

Transfers out

Released

Pre-season

West Ham United confirmed on 26 March that they would be taking part in the 2019 Premier League Asia Trophy in China, alongside

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and Premier League champions

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. This will be West Ham's second appearance in the bi-annual competition, after finishing third in the 2009 edition. It was later announced on 13 May that West Ham would face Manchester City in the semi-finals, at the same time that ticket details were revealed.

Competitions

Premier League

League table

Results summary

Results by matchday

Matches

On 13 June 2019, the

fixtures were announced.

FA Cup

The third round draw was made live on

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from

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and

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conducted the draw. The fourth round draw was made by Alex Scott and

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on Monday, 6 January.

EFL Cup

The second round draw was made on 13 August 2019 following the conclusion of all but one first-round matches. The third round draw was confirmed on 28 August 2019, live on

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Statistics

Appearances and goals

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Goalscorers

References

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