British Prime Minister David Cameron has made a blunder during his election campaign when he forgot which soccer team he supported.

Cameron, who has previously stated he's an Aston Villa fan, said he supported West Ham during a speech yesterday.

The Premier League teams play in similar colours.

Cameron later blamed his mistake on a "brain fade".

The reference was apparently an impromptu addition by Cameron. 

Cameron has said he began supporting Villa after in 1982 when his uncle - William Dugdale - was club chairman.

However, the reaction was swift and mocking.

 

David Cameron just remembered his favourite football team is Weston Villham.

— Matt Lucas (@RealMattLucas) April 25, 2015

 

Hey @David_Cameron, how are West Ham getting on in the snooker?

— Dan Fox (@campaigner) April 25, 2015

The difference between David Cameron and West Ham is that only one of them is certain to still be in the Premiership next season #COYI

— Phil Reilly (@phil_reilly) April 25, 2015