West Ham sits at the bottom of the Premier League table, 18th with one match left. A draw for Tottenham against Chelsea would push the Hammers into the relegation zone, sealing their drop to the Championship. West Ham’s only win this season came in a 2‑0 victory over Fulham, but the club has struggled to find form.

The 99‑year lease for London Stadium ties West Ham’s fate to the Greater London Authority. If relegated, the club would cut its annual rent from £4.4 million to roughly half, creating a £2.5 million shortfall that taxpayers must cover. The rent reduction would mean the club pays about £2.2 million instead of £4.4 million, a steep cut that clashes with the club’s financial plans.

Mayor Sadiq Khan warned that the loss would hit City Hall’s budget, saying the council could lose up to £2.5 million a year. The mayor’s comments come amid growing scrutiny of how stadium operating costs are shared between clubs and the city.

If West Ham drops, the club’s revenue collapse will ripple through the local economy, while fans face a new reality of Championship football. Fans will now have to decide whether to support the club in a lower division or demand a change in ownership.