Brighton & Hove Albion U21s v West Ham United U21s
Premier League 2, American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Saturday 22 October, 4pm
A busy October schedule continues for West Ham United U21s as they prepare to take on Brighton & Hove Albion.
The trip to the south coast marks a return to Premier League 2 action for Mark Robson’s development side, after Papa Johns Trophy action on Tuesday.
Saturday’s Premier League 2 match will be played at the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, with kick-off set for 4pm.
Tickets…
Tickets for Saturday’s Premier League 2 match are still available but must be purchased prior to the fixture online, as no tickets will be available on the gate on the day.
Tickets are available at the link here. Adult tickets cost £5 while both Under-18s and Over-65s can attend Brighton & Hove Albion U21s v West Ham United U21d for just £2.
Tickets are purchasable at the link here and will be issued as a ‘print at home’ ticket.
Travel…
Fans wishing to drive to the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre should note that parking is available free of charge but is extremely limited.
The postcode is BN15 9FP. Exit the M25 at junction 7, and join the M23 southbound. Continue onto the A23 before taking the fourth exit onto the A27 at Patcham Interchange. From there, follow the A27 until the Lancing Manor Roundabout, and take the first exit onto the A2025.
Turn left onto Mash Barn Lane and the destination is on the turning on the right.
Supporters wishing to utilise public transport can make use of Lancing Station, which is about a mile from the Performance Centre.
How To Follow…
Unfortunately, due to broadcast regulations, no live stream for Saturday’s Premier League 2 match at Brighton & Hove Albion will be available.
Live match updates, as is happens, will be available through our live blog coverage at whufc.com. Our live blog coverage will begin an hour before kick-off, at 3pm.
Full highlights from the game, as well as reaction from lead coach Mark Robson and the squad, will be available on YouTube and the Club website across Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
Team News…
After excellent performances in the recent draw away to Blackburn Rovers and the 2-1 win at Cheltenham Town in the Papa Johns Trophy, lead coach Mark Robson may opt to keep faith with a similar starting XI.
Junior Robinson made his return from a small set-back on Tuesday, featuring on the bench for the young Irons, and will be pushing for a place in the side.
Divin Mubama and Kamarai Swyer have been absent from recent squads with minor injuries, with both hopeful of returning in the very near future.
Opposition…
Brighton & Hove Albion have found their form in recent weeks.
After a tricky start to the season, the Seagulls have claimed eight of their nine points so far this campaign in the last five matches, securing a 4-1 win away to Leicester City and a 4-1 victory at home to Tottenham Hotspur, as well as impressive draws with Arsenal and Manchester United.
Currently sat tenth in Division 1, Brighton occupies the very spot in which they finished the 2021/22 campaign.
Central to their recent goalscoring form has been the impressive Evan Ferguson. The 17-year-old attacker has six goals and two assists in seven matches this season, with the Irish forward netting a hat-trick in the win over Leicester City.
Winger Todd Miller has also started the campaign well, with three goals in seven matches, while midfielder Andy Moran has three finishes and two assists from eight outings.
The young Seagulls are guided by head coach Shannon Ruth, who has not long been appointed to the role. The 31-year-old took the position in late September, having previously been assistant to Simon Rusk.
Ruth played at non-league level and began his coaching journey with Chelsea at 18-years-old, before later holding the Head Of Goalkeeping roles at Reading and Aldershot.
