On This Day in Football: 9th September

9th September 1998

On 9th September 1998, West Ham United faced Wimbledon in a memorable Premier League encounter at Upton Park. The match began with West Ham taking a commanding lead, thanks to goals from John Hartson and a brace from Ian Wright, putting them 3-0 ahead within the first 30 minutes. However, the game took a dramatic turn as Wimbledon mounted an extraordinary comeback. By half-time, Wimbledon had reduced the deficit to 3-1. As the match progressed, Wimbledon continued their resurgence, equalising to make it 3-3 with just 15 minutes left on the clock. The climax came in the final moments when Efan Ekoku scored the decisive goal, securing a remarkable 4-3 victory for Wimbledon. This match remains one of the most astonishing comebacks in Premier League history.