All you need to know about Wednesday's U21 Premier League Cup final
The background
West Ham United travel north to face Hull City in the second leg of the Barclays U21 Premier League Cup final, taking a slender 1-0 lead following substitute Djair Parfitt-Williams’ 90th minute winner.
In front of a bumper crowd of more than 10,000 fans, the visiting Tigers proved to be stern opposition and remained resolute until Parfitt-Williams, recently returning from injury, poked home Doneil Henry’s knockdown.
Kick off on Wednesday at the KC Stadium is 7pm; entry is free for all fans.
Roads to the final
West Ham United
The Hammers started their cup campaign with a 4-0 away win over Exeter City in December.
Following that triumph, the claret and blues were dealt home ties with Fulham, Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool.
Against the Cottagers, extra time was needed to separate the two sides; thankfully an Elliot Lee brace helped the Hammers progress 3-2 winners.
Up next, Rovers proved stern opposition however a goal each from Djair Parfitt-Williams and Reece Oxford secured safe passage to the semis where Liverpool loomed.
An enthralling game ensued as the Irons progressed thanks to a Stephen Hendrie thunderbolt following goals from Doneil Henry and Marcus Browne.
Hull City
Monday’s opponents Hull kicked off their campaign with a narrow 2-1 victory over Crewe Alexandra.
The Tigers then hit the road by overcoming a very strong West Bromwich Albion side 2-1 and then despatching arch rivals Millwall 3-1.
In the semis, the Tigers overcame Huddersfield Town on penalties in a tense semi-final, 0-0 after 120 minutes, the Tigers progressed 4-3 on penalties at the St. John’s Stadium.
Match info
West Ham United travel north to face Hull City in the second leg of the Barclays U21 Premier League Cup final, taking a slender 1-0 lead following substitute Djair Parfitt-Williams’ 90th minute winner.
In front of a bumper crowd of more than 10,000 fans, the visiting Tigers proved to be stern opposition and remained resolute until Parfitt-Williams, recently returning from injury, poked home Doneil Henry’s knockdown.
Kick off on Wednesday at the KC Stadium is 7pm; entry is free for all fans.
Roads to the final
West Ham United
The Hammers started their cup campaign with a 4-0 away win over Exeter City in December.
Following that triumph, the claret and blues were dealt home ties with Fulham, Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool.
Against the Cottagers, extra time was needed to separate the two sides; thankfully an Elliot Lee brace helped the Hammers progress 3-2 winners.
Up next, Rovers proved stern opposition however a goal each from Djair Parfitt-Williams and Reece Oxford secured safe passage to the semis where Liverpool loomed.
An enthralling game ensued as the Irons progressed thanks to a Stephen Hendrie thunderbolt following goals from Doneil Henry and Marcus Browne.
Hull City
Monday’s opponents Hull kicked off their campaign with a narrow 2-1 victory over Crewe Alexandra.
The Tigers then hit the road by overcoming a very strong West Bromwich Albion side 2-1 and then despatching arch rivals Millwall 3-1.
In the semis, the Tigers overcame Huddersfield Town on penalties in a tense semi-final, 0-0 after 120 minutes, the Tigers progressed 4-3 on penalties at the St. John’s Stadium.
Match info
- The North Stand will be open for West Ham supporters, turnstiles 41-45 will be open for any travelling Hammers.
- Admission is free and turnstiles will open at 1800.
- Djair Parfitt-Williams is joint top-scorer in this season’s competition. With five strikes he is vying for the golden boot alongside Hull City’s Greg Olley.
- West Ham have lost just once in the last seven games (W4, D2, L1)
- If you can’t make the match, make sure you follow whufc.com and @whufc_official for exclusive build up, updates and reaction
- Entry is free for all fans to this game.
- The KC Stadium's North Stand will be open via turnstiles 41-45 for West Ham fans. Turnstiles will open at 6pm.
- Parking is available at the stadium on a first come, first served basis.
- A damp evening is expected at the KC Stadium, with the temperature only set to reach 14C (57F).