West Ham United U21s v Chelsea U21s
Premier League 2, Rush Green Stadium, Friday 9 February, 7pm GMT
West Ham United U21s continue their Premier League 2 campaign when Chelsea visit east London on Friday evening.
The young Hammers are currently second in the standings, having lost just one of their 12 league fixtures so far. They have won six PL2 matches on the bounce.
Read our full preview below...
Tickets...
Tickets can be purchased at the turnstiles, priced at just £3 for Adults and £1 for Under-18s.
Season Ticket Holders can attend for free.
Travel...
The postcode for Rush Green Stadium - situated at West Ham United’s first-team training ground - is RM7 0LU.
To access the ground via public transport, fans can take a train to Romford station, then board a 5, 103 or 175 bus for the 15-minute ride and get off at the Barton Avenue stop.
Supporters using public transport are advised to check their journeys before they travel, using resources such as TfL’s Journey Planner and the TfL Go app. Supporters may also wish to visit the National Rail website if travelling on the rail network.
Fans wishing to attend this Premier League 2 fixture by car should note that parking at Rush Green Stadium is extremely limited and cannot be guaranteed.
How To Follow...
A live stream of the fixture will be available across the Club’s website and YouTube channel.
Match report, highlights and reaction will also follow shortly after the full-time whistle.
Opposition…
Chelsea sit in 12th place in the Premier League 2 table, with five wins and four defeats from their first eleven games.
The Blues have hit a good run of form recently, however, and have stretched an unbeaten run to six matches in all competitions.
Part of that run includes a 3-2 win over Manchester United, with Reading, Manchester City, West Bromwich Albion, and Blackburn Rovers the other four sides Chelsea have beaten in Premier League 2 this season.
Coach’s View…
Steve Potts knows that a London derby against Chelsea will be a good marker for the Hammers’ development side.
A six-game winning run will of course be tested against the Blues, who boast one of the strongest Academy set-ups in the country.
Speaking ahead of Friday’s fixture, the lead coach said: “Chelsea is always a tough game because they always have good players across their squad.
“It’s a good challenge to see how we will cope with that one. It is no different to the first-team level because there’s an added bit because it’s a top London club and hopefully we can do ourselves justice.”
The Story So Far…
The U21s are currently four points behind leaders Tottenham Hotspur, having recorded six wins on the bounce in the league.
The Hammers have not fallen to a league defeat since the opening day, having won nine and drawn two of their last 11 league matches including a 3-1 win over Stoke City last time out in Premier League 2.
Sean Moore could score for the third straight game in all competitions on Friday evening.
