Cheltenham Town v West Ham United U21s
Papa Johns Trophy, The Completely-Suzuki Stadium, Tuesday 18 October, 7pm
West Ham United U21s will close out their 2022/23 Papa Johns Trophy group stage fixtures away to Cheltenham Town on Tuesday 18 October.
Mark Robson’s Hammers know they will need to better the result of EFL League One side Milton Keynes Dons to qualify for the knock-out rounds of the competition, but will need to defeat a Cheltenham Town side that has won both of their group stage games so far.
The development side defeated EFL League Two side Walsall in their opening group fixture before suffering defeat at MK Dons last time out.
The final Southern Section Group C game for the Irons takes place at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium on Tuesday 18 October at 7pm.
Tickets…
Tickets are still available for Tuesday’s Papa Johns Trophy clash with Cheltenham Town.
West Ham United fans visiting The Completely-Suzuki Stadium will be seated in the Hazlewoods Stand and can purchase their tickets online here!
Adult tickets cost just £5 while Seniors, Students and U18s can attend for just £3. U14s, meanwhile, can attend for just £1 but must be accompanied by an adult.
Fans are advised that tickets are also available on the gate on the day, but all ticket prices will increase by a further £1.
Order your tickets online at the link here!
Travel…
Fans wishing to drive to The Completely-Suzuki Stadium should note that there are a limited number of car parking spaces available at the ground, which cost £5, and can also be pre-booked through Cheltenham Town.
The post code if GL52 5NA. If travelling from the south then leave the M5 at Junction 11 turning right towards Cheltenham. Go across the first roundabout and turn left at the next roundabout, into Princess Elizabeth Way.
Go straight over the next roundabout and keep on up this road, and you will come to a big roundabout. Go straight across this roundabout and continue up this road going over a double mini roundabout.
Keep going for about 300 yards and then turn right into Swindon Lane. Go over the level crossing and straight over the next roundabout, passing the race course on your left. Turn right into Albert Road - signposted Gloucestershire University - and at the bottom at the roundabout turn left into Prestbury Road. Turn right onto Whaddon Road, where the ground is located.
How To Follow…
West Ham United U21s’ visit to Cheltenham Town will be available to watch via a live stream provided by the EFL.
The EFL have advised that the stream will be available to supporters for £10 per match on a pay-per-view basis, and will be available to watch at the link here!
Full coverage of Tuesday’s fixture will also be available through our live blog at whufc.com, with our blog of the proceedings from Whaddon Road going live an hour before kick-off, at 6pm.
Goal updates will also be posted as they happen through the West Ham United Twitter feed while full highlights from the game, as well as reaction, will be available at whufc.com and on our YouTube Channel from Wednesday morning.
Team News…
After an impressive showing against Blackburn Rovers, lead coach Mark Robson may choose to keep a similar starting XI for Tuesday’s match.
Gideon Kodua put in a strong performance up front on his first competitive start for the Hammers at the weekend and will be hoping to retain his place.
Kamarai Swyer and Divin Mubama missed out on Saturday due to injury and Robson will be hoping the duo are back available sooner rather than later.
Opposition..
Cheltenham Town sit top of Group C of the Southern Section in the Papa Johns Trophy, with two wins from two played.
The Robins have, however, endured a difficult start to the 2022/23 EFL League One Campaign. Sat 20th in the table, Cheltenham have 14 points from 13 games played.
It’s been a couple of years of consolidation in the third tier for Cheltenham, who won their first-ever EFL Title in the 2020/21 season when they achieved top spot – and promotion – from EFL League Two.
The side’s two forwards have been in decent form this campaign. Dan N’Lundulu, on loan from Southampton, has scored four goals and assisted two in 13 matches this season, as has 29-year-old Alfie May.
The Robins are managed by Wade Elliott, who took over the top job in June 2022 after two years on the coaching staff. The former AFC Bournemouth, Burnley and Birmingham City midfielder previously coached in the Bristol City and Stoke City Academies.
