West Ham United U21s v Liverpool U21s
Premier League 2, Rush Green Stadium, Saturday 29 October, 4pm
West Ham United U21s return to Premier League 2 action this weekend against Liverpool.
The Reds, in contention for the Premier League 2 title, will prove a tough test at home for Mark Robson’s development side.
The young Irons will take on Liverpool on Saturday 29 October at Rush Green Stadium, with kick-off set for 4pm.
Tickets…
West Ham United is delighted to confirm that fans are once again permitted to attend U21s fixtures this campaign, with admittance free for Season Ticket Holders. Proof of Season Ticket status must be shown upon entry to Rush Green.
Tickets can also be purchased on the door for Saturday’s Premier League 2 fixture. Adults can get their tickets for £5 while U16s can attend for £1.
Fans should also note that parking is available on a first come, first serve basis. Gates will open an hour before kick-off at Rush Green Stadium.
Travel…
Fans wishing to attend Saturday’s U21s fixture should note that parking at Rush Green Stadium, at the West Ham United Training Ground, is extremely limited and cannot be guaranteed.
The postcode for Rush Green Stadium is RM7 0LU.
Fans wishing to utilise public transport can make use of the Dagenham East Underground Station, on the District Line and Hammersmith & City Line, which is a mile-and-a-half from the training ground.
Romford Station – on the London Overground, Elizabeth Line and Greater Anglia service - is also a mile-and-half from the Ground, with buses running regularly from the station to Rush Green.
Supporters are advised to check their journeys before travel, with resources such as TfL's Journey Planner or the TfL Go app helping to plan your journey.
Supporters may also wish to visit the National Rail website to plan their journey if traveling on the rail network.
How To Follow…
Unfortunately, due to broadcast regulations, we are unable to live stream Saturday’s U21s fixture at home to Liverpool.
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 on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
Team News…
Lead coach Robson will be hoping to have attacking duo Callum Marshall and Gideon Kodua back available after the pair missed out on last weekend’s defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.
Forward Divin Mubama has also been absent as he continues his recovery from a minor foot injury.
Versatile wing-back Junior Robinson and midfielder Kamarai Swyer could be in contention for a starting XI spot after both returned from knocks from the bench on Saturday.
Opposition…
In a season where the race for top spot in Premier League 2 is closer than ever, Liverpool find themselves well and truly in the mix for the Championship.
The Reds are sat sixth in the division but are only three points behind leaders Arsenal. Crucially, the Merseyside outfit have only lost one match in their opening nine league fixtures this campaign.
Centre-forward Layton Stewart has been a crucial aspect of Liverpool’s early season form. The 20-year-old has six goals and one assist so far this season for the Reds, including a hat-trick in the 5-0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the start of October.
A settled defence has also greatly contributed to Liverpool’s form, with left-back Luke Chambers and centre-half Lee Jonas both already playing over 900 minutes of football for the team so far this campaign.
Liverpool U21s are currently coached by Barry Lewtas, who took over the role in May 2020 following the departure of Neil Critchley to Blackpool.
Lewtas has been with Liverpool since 2013 and has progressed through the Academy groups, starting with the U12s and working his way through to the U18s manager role in July 2018.
