Soucek struck one minute from time, evading his marker and volleying home a cross with his outstretched right leg.

Defences dominated a dull game and the hosts had the better opportunities to break the deadlock until the final stages.

West Ham top the standings with 12 points, level with German side Freiburg who the English team host in the final round of matches on Dec 14.

Michael Gregoritsch’s hattrick earned Freiburg a top-two spot as they thrashed visiting Olympiakos 5-0.