West Ham United U21s v AC Sparta Prague U21s
Chigwell Construction Stadium, International Match, Tuesday 13 September, 7pm
West Ham United U21s return to action with an international fixture against AC Sparta Prague on Tuesday 13 September.
Mark Robson’s young Hammers will face Sparta Prague at Dagenham & Redbridge’s ground – the Chigwell Construction Stadium – on Tuesday with kick-off scheduled for 7pm.
Tickets…
West Ham United and Dagenham & Redbridge Season Ticket Holders will be able to attend Tuesday’s fixture for free, with proof of season ticket ownership.
Adult tickets for the fixture are available for just £5 while concessions can be purchased at just £1.
All tickets will be available through the Dagenham & Redbridge ticket office and can be purchased on the evening of the match.
Travel…
Fans attending Tuesday’s fixture at the Chigwell Construction Stadium should note that parking is extremely limited at the ground, and supporters are advised to make use of public transport.
If driving to the ground from the north, leave the M25 at Junction 27 and take the M11 towards London. At the end of the M11 continue onto the A406 towards Docklands (A13) and London City Airport. At the intersection with the A13, turn onto this road in the direction of the Dartford Crossing.
At the junction with the A1306, leave the A13 and join the A1306 towards Dagenham. At the third set of traffic lights turn left just before the McDonalds into Ballards Road. At the end of this road you will come to a large roundabout. Turn left and proceed up Rainham Road passing Dagenham East tube station on the left and Victoria Road is a quarter of a mile further on, on the same side of the road.
If driving to the ground from the south, leave the M25 at Junction 31 and take the A13 towards Central London. Exit the A13 onto the slip road, signposted Dagenham/Dagenham East. At the end of the slip road at the double roundabout turn right, then going under the A13. At the T-junction turn left onto the A1306. At the second set of lights turn right onto the B178.
At the end of this road you will come to a large roundabout. Turn left and proceed up Rainham Road passing Dagenham East tube station on the left and Victoria Road is a quarter of a mile further on, on the same side of the road.
If travelling by London Underground, take the District Line to Dagenham East. Turn left as you come out of the station and the ground is clearly sign posted and only five minute walk away.
How to follow…
Due to broadcast regulations, West Ham United’s fixture with Sparta Prague will not be available to watch via live stream.
Goal updates will be available across the West Ham United Twitter feed while live match updates, as they happen, will be available through our live blog at whufc.com. Our live blog coverage will begin an hour before kick-off.
Full highlights from the match, as well as reaction from lead coach Mark Robson and the squad, will be available throughout Tuesday evening and Wednesday at whufc.com.
Team news..
Lead coach Mark Robson will be hopeful of calling on Freddie Potts after the midfielder missed out on last week’s match away to Manchester City.
Winger Lennon Peake made his return from a lengthy lay-off against City as well, playing 30 minutes in the second half, and will be in contention.
Divin Mubama will be available for the Hammers. The striker is in the middle of a three-match domestic suspension, but the ban does not apply to international fixtures.
Availability may depend on if any Academy talent is called up by first-team manager David Moyes for the UEFA Europa Conference group stage clash with Silkeborg IF on Thursday evening.
Opposition…
Widely regarded as one of the Czech Republic’s most highly considered teams, Sparta Prague is also recognised as enjoying one of the most successful Academies in the country.
Several of the brightest youth prospects in the country have come through the Sparta Prague Academy.
The side is coached by Michal Horňák, a former international defender who spent a decade in his professional career in the first team.
