West Ham face Championship test after 14-year absence

After a trophy-laden era, West Ham prepare for life outside the top flight for the first time in 14 years.

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What happened. West Ham United will play in the Championship for the first time in 14 years, following relegation from the Premier League. They are favourites for an instant return, but face an unforgiving EFL environment.

• Won Europa Conference League in 2023, first major trophy in 43 years.
• Finished sixth and seventh in Premier League in 2021 and 2022.
• Ownership tug of war playing out behind the scenes.

West Ham aim to bounce back immediately, but the Championship is tough even for big clubs.

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