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West Ham United is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. Known also by their nickname ‘The Hammers’, West Ham was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC, but in 1900 became West Ham United. West Ham’s home stadium is the Boleyn Ground Stadium at Upton Park which seats 35,300 fans. West Ham is known for its intensely loyal and dedicated fanbase – fans are famous for their singing and chanting at matches.

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  • Facts
  • The highest attendance for a league match was on 17 October 1970 against Tottenham Hotspur (Division One): 42,332 fans attended
  • The West Ham United crest features a claret background with a yellow castle and two crossed hammers.
  • West Ham played the Bolton Wanderers in the first ever FA Cup final to be held at Wembley Stadium.
  • West Ham have won the FA Cup three times, in 1964, 1975 and 1980.

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