West Ham United has today announced that the women’s team will play their Barclay’s FA Women's Super League home matches at Dagenham & Redbridge’s Chigwell Construction Stadium throughout the 2020/21 season.
Located less than ten minutes away from where the Hammers’ previously played home matches at the Club’s Rush Green training ground, the move will provide a fantastic home for the ever-growing band of loyal supporters that back Matt Beard’s side.
The announcement comes hot on the heels of new player signings and the unveiling of the state-of-the-art training base at Chadwell Heath, with the pivotal move coming as part of the Club’s continued commitment to providing an environment of excellence for current and future generations of women’s players.
Following last season’s record-breaking first Barclays FA WSL match played at London Stadium, combined with continued unwavering support from fans and huge growth in home attendances, the Club is now looking to build on this success for next season. The move will enable attendances to increase further and present even more supporters with the exciting opportunity to watch the Hammers squad, which is filled with internationals from across the world.
After listening to feedback from women’s season ticket holders, the Hammers have ensured that the new home boasts excellent facilities, with more food and drink options, better transport links, access to over 2,000 seats, as well as a significant increase in accessible seating.
The Chigwell Construction Stadium site on Victoria Road has been a football ground since 1917, when it was used by Sterling Athletic, the works team of the adjacent Sterling Telegraph and Electric Company factory. More recently, it has been the home of Dagenham & Redbridge, with new facilities and stands being built, with it also being the home to various fixtures for West Ham United’s Under-23s team.
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Jack Sullivan, women’s team managing director, said: “The move to Chigwell Construction Stadium is yet another great step in the growth of our women’s team.
“Looking forward to the season ahead, I can’t wait to see the local community getting behind the team and turning out in full force to support fill the stands in our new home!
“The demand to see women’s football has never been greater and our new matchday home will allow even more of our loyal fans to watch our games live, as well as enjoy an even better matchday experience at this impressive stadium. As we strive to become a leading team on the pitch, our continued progress will help our West Ham United women’s team to be a leading figure off the pitch.”
Captain Gilly Flaherty said: “The team and I are so excited to play our first game in this fantastic stadium. Without a doubt, this new matchday experience will inspire us to continue to develop and excel, and we can’t wait to have fans there with us, as soon as it is safe to do so.”
Peter B. Freund, Executive Chairman of Dagenham & Redbridge FC said: “As we continue to invest in ground improvements at the Chigwell Construction Stadium for the Daggers, we are thrilled to announce that we now will also become the new home of the West Ham United women’s team as well. The game of football, especially the Barclays FA Women’s Super League and women’s leagues around the world, continues to grow at a rapid pace and we see this as a tremendous opportunity to welcome more fans to Victoria Road.”
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West Ham United women’s 2020/21 Barclays FA Women’s Super League Season Ticket renewals will be open from Friday 31 July, with the team excited to play in front of the fantastic West Ham United supporters once again, once it is safe to do so.
