FT: Dev Squad 1-0 Hull City
That's it! The final whistle goes and the Hammers take a slender lead into the second leg, away at the KC Stadium, next Wednesday! Reaction to follow.
90+1: Four minutes of time to be added on here. Cullen shoots from the half-way line and almost catches the 'keeper out! Drama here at the end!
90: GOOOOAL! 1-0 West Ham, substitute Parfitt-Williams scores from close range after Doneil Henry flicks on the free-kick!
89: Diangana shows a wonderful burst of pace before passing it to Browne who is completely taken out by McKenzie. Free-kick and a chance to hurl it into the mixer...
87: Sam Byram goes into the book.
86: Final moments of the final Final ever at the Boleyn Ground, the Hammers are enjoying near total possession yet Hull look dangerous on the counter.
83: The visitors go close, this time from a corner which is flicked on. Hinchcliffe jumps at the backstick but heads comfortably over.
77: Browne, Samuelsen and Cullen are all desperate to make something happen. Hull have stayed remarkably compact and hard to break down all evening.
70: Twenty minutes to go for the Hammers to find a way through, Hull would certainly take a draw now. Surely the pressure will take it's toll eventually?!
65: Tonight's attendance is a mightily impressive 10,267! Thank you for your fantastic support.
60: With an hour gone, Westley wrings the changes with a triple substitution. George Dobson, Jahmal Hector-Ingram and Stephen Hendrie are replaced by Moses Makasi, Grady Diangana and Djair Parfitt-Williams.
57: Browne shows an excellent burst of pace to get past his man and he shoots fiercely into the side-netting.
54: Henry somehow finds himself in the centre-forward position, is played in by Byram yet somehow he scoops his effort just wide of the far post.
52: Henry shows class and composure by plucking a ball out of the air with consumate ease. The crowd enjoyed that and they're enjoying the Samuelsen-Byram combination even more. Shear pace!
48: The everpresent Cullen finds himself in the right-wing position and tries to find space to get a cross in however he is crowded out.
46: Here come the Hammers, back out for the second period. All to play for, here's hoping the Hammers take a lead to Hull for the second leg of the final, which is next Wednesday, 7pm at the KC Stadium.
HT: Referee O'Donnell blows his whistle and we're at the half way stage here at the Boleyn. All to play for still!
45: Browne takes matters into his owns hands as he tries his luck from distance, his shot isn't bad but it's just a yard wide of the far post. Two minutes to be added on.
43: Hendrie looks to get things moving with a run down the left but he us eventually crowded out but white shirts.
41: Not long to go before half-time. A very even half so far with chances for both sides, neither side have quite found a cutting edge yet.
39: Spiegel pulls off another good save to deny Olley whose header at the back post was a little too close for comfort!
36: Free-kick in a dangerous position here, Marcus Browne steps over it...and he connects well, aiming for the top near corner, however Watson sees it and saves.
35: Reece Oxford goes into the book for slightly late challenge. The Hammers clear the resulting free-kick.
33: Clark floats a ball in for Hull which Spiegel comes for and gathers at the second attempt, a hairy second there but the danger is averted!
30: It's that man again! Samuelsen winds up an effort from 30-odd yards however Watson sees it and claims at the second attempt.
27: Henry attones for a loose pass with a sublimb sliding tackle, inch perfect from the big man at the back.
24: The Hammers are beginning to assert their dominance as the chances are coming more readily. First Samuelsen then Dobson try their luck, both efforts going narrowly wide.
19: Superb reverse ball by Byram to feed Samuelsen down the right, he puts in a good deliever however 'keeper Watson rises highest to claim it.
17: Page bursts forward and tries to feed it to Hector-Ingram however Hull get a foot in and clear.
15: More trickery from Samuelsen brings a cheer from the home crowd - an impressive number of seats have been filled - what else would you expect?! Reece Oxford times a challenge to perfection.
14: Hull are certainly playing without fear as captain Max Clark winds up a shot from distance, however Spiegel has time to see it early.
12: Strong shout for a penalty as Martin Samuelsen goes over in the box, nothing doing! You've seen them given!
11: Strong challenge on Lewis Page results in a foul which Spiegel hoofs upfield. Cullen marshalling the troops, as ever.
9: Cagey opening as you'd expect - neither team wants to give anything away!
6: Chance for Hull's Greg Olley as he bursts through yet Spiegel is equal to the effort.
4: Martin Samuelsen tries to jink his way past two players and into the box but he is halted at the last
1: We're off! The Hammers get us under way and immediately go on the attack. They are kicking right to left in the first half.
6:30pm: The atmosphere is building here at the Boleyn Ground. The young Hammers have got so far and want to make this evening's game count.
Josh Cullen, on loan at Bradford but back for this match, starts in midfield, as does Martin Samuelsen who has returned from Peterborough United.
U21: Spiegel, Byram, Page, Dobson (Makasi 60), Henry, Oxford (c), Samuelsen, Cullen, Hector-Ingram (Diangana 60), Browne, Hendrie (Parfitt-Williams 60).
Subs: Howes, Pike
Hull City: Watson, Lenihan, Tymon, Clark (c), Rodgers, Clackstone, Hamilton (Annan 62), McKenzie, Hinchliffe, Olley, Bowen.
Subs: Saltmer, Curry, Batty, Clackstone.
5:45pm: So, here we go - the big day is finally here for the Development Squad. This evening from 7pm they face Hull City in the first leg of their Barclays U21 Premier League Cup final at the Boleyn Ground.
If you can't make it to this evening's tie, follow live coverage of the huge clash right here, or follow our Twitter updates throughout the game.
That's it! The final whistle goes and the Hammers take a slender lead into the second leg, away at the KC Stadium, next Wednesday! Reaction to follow.
90+1: Four minutes of time to be added on here. Cullen shoots from the half-way line and almost catches the 'keeper out! Drama here at the end!
90: GOOOOAL! 1-0 West Ham, substitute Parfitt-Williams scores from close range after Doneil Henry flicks on the free-kick!
89: Diangana shows a wonderful burst of pace before passing it to Browne who is completely taken out by McKenzie. Free-kick and a chance to hurl it into the mixer...
87: Sam Byram goes into the book.
86: Final moments of the final Final ever at the Boleyn Ground, the Hammers are enjoying near total possession yet Hull look dangerous on the counter.
83: The visitors go close, this time from a corner which is flicked on. Hinchcliffe jumps at the backstick but heads comfortably over.
77: Browne, Samuelsen and Cullen are all desperate to make something happen. Hull have stayed remarkably compact and hard to break down all evening.
70: Twenty minutes to go for the Hammers to find a way through, Hull would certainly take a draw now. Surely the pressure will take it's toll eventually?!
65: Tonight's attendance is a mightily impressive 10,267! Thank you for your fantastic support.
60: With an hour gone, Westley wrings the changes with a triple substitution. George Dobson, Jahmal Hector-Ingram and Stephen Hendrie are replaced by Moses Makasi, Grady Diangana and Djair Parfitt-Williams.
57: Browne shows an excellent burst of pace to get past his man and he shoots fiercely into the side-netting.
54: Henry somehow finds himself in the centre-forward position, is played in by Byram yet somehow he scoops his effort just wide of the far post.
52: Henry shows class and composure by plucking a ball out of the air with consumate ease. The crowd enjoyed that and they're enjoying the Samuelsen-Byram combination even more. Shear pace!
48: The everpresent Cullen finds himself in the right-wing position and tries to find space to get a cross in however he is crowded out.
46: Here come the Hammers, back out for the second period. All to play for, here's hoping the Hammers take a lead to Hull for the second leg of the final, which is next Wednesday, 7pm at the KC Stadium.
HT: Referee O'Donnell blows his whistle and we're at the half way stage here at the Boleyn. All to play for still!
45: Browne takes matters into his owns hands as he tries his luck from distance, his shot isn't bad but it's just a yard wide of the far post. Two minutes to be added on.
43: Hendrie looks to get things moving with a run down the left but he us eventually crowded out but white shirts.
41: Not long to go before half-time. A very even half so far with chances for both sides, neither side have quite found a cutting edge yet.
39: Spiegel pulls off another good save to deny Olley whose header at the back post was a little too close for comfort!
36: Free-kick in a dangerous position here, Marcus Browne steps over it...and he connects well, aiming for the top near corner, however Watson sees it and saves.
35: Reece Oxford goes into the book for slightly late challenge. The Hammers clear the resulting free-kick.
33: Clark floats a ball in for Hull which Spiegel comes for and gathers at the second attempt, a hairy second there but the danger is averted!
30: It's that man again! Samuelsen winds up an effort from 30-odd yards however Watson sees it and claims at the second attempt.
27: Henry attones for a loose pass with a sublimb sliding tackle, inch perfect from the big man at the back.
24: The Hammers are beginning to assert their dominance as the chances are coming more readily. First Samuelsen then Dobson try their luck, both efforts going narrowly wide.
19: Superb reverse ball by Byram to feed Samuelsen down the right, he puts in a good deliever however 'keeper Watson rises highest to claim it.
17: Page bursts forward and tries to feed it to Hector-Ingram however Hull get a foot in and clear.
15: More trickery from Samuelsen brings a cheer from the home crowd - an impressive number of seats have been filled - what else would you expect?! Reece Oxford times a challenge to perfection.
14: Hull are certainly playing without fear as captain Max Clark winds up a shot from distance, however Spiegel has time to see it early.
12: Strong shout for a penalty as Martin Samuelsen goes over in the box, nothing doing! You've seen them given!
11: Strong challenge on Lewis Page results in a foul which Spiegel hoofs upfield. Cullen marshalling the troops, as ever.
9: Cagey opening as you'd expect - neither team wants to give anything away!
6: Chance for Hull's Greg Olley as he bursts through yet Spiegel is equal to the effort.
4: Martin Samuelsen tries to jink his way past two players and into the box but he is halted at the last
1: We're off! The Hammers get us under way and immediately go on the attack. They are kicking right to left in the first half.
6:30pm: The atmosphere is building here at the Boleyn Ground. The young Hammers have got so far and want to make this evening's game count.
Josh Cullen, on loan at Bradford but back for this match, starts in midfield, as does Martin Samuelsen who has returned from Peterborough United.
U21: Spiegel, Byram, Page, Dobson (Makasi 60), Henry, Oxford (c), Samuelsen, Cullen, Hector-Ingram (Diangana 60), Browne, Hendrie (Parfitt-Williams 60).
Subs: Howes, Pike
Hull City: Watson, Lenihan, Tymon, Clark (c), Rodgers, Clackstone, Hamilton (Annan 62), McKenzie, Hinchliffe, Olley, Bowen.
Subs: Saltmer, Curry, Batty, Clackstone.
5:45pm: So, here we go - the big day is finally here for the Development Squad. This evening from 7pm they face Hull City in the first leg of their Barclays U21 Premier League Cup final at the Boleyn Ground.
If you can't make it to this evening's tie, follow live coverage of the huge clash right here, or follow our Twitter updates throughout the game.
6:30pm: The atmosphere is building here at the Boleyn Ground. The young Hammers have got so far and want to make this evening's game count.
Josh Cullen, on loan at Bradford but back for this match, starts in midfield, as does Martin Samuelsen who has returned from Peterborough United.
U21: Spiegel, Byram, Page, Dobson, Henry, Oxford (c), Samuelsen, Cullen, Hector-Ingram, Browne, Hendrie.
Subs: Makasi, Howes, Pike, Diangana, Parfitt-Williams.
Hull City: Watson, Lenihan, Tymon, Clark (c), Rodgers, Clackstone, Hamilton, McKenzie, Hinchliffe, Olley, Bowen.
Subs: Saltmer, Curry, Annan, Batty, Clackstone.
5:45pm: So, here we go - the big day is finally here for the Development Squad. This evening from 7pm they face Hull City in the first leg of their Barclays U21 Premier League Cup final at the Boleyn Ground.
If you can't make it to this evening's tie, follow live coverage of the huge clash right here, or follow our Twitter updates throughout the game.
Josh Cullen, on loan at Bradford but back for this match, starts in midfield, as does Martin Samuelsen who has returned from Peterborough United.
U21: Spiegel, Byram, Page, Dobson, Henry, Oxford (c), Samuelsen, Cullen, Hector-Ingram, Browne, Hendrie.
Subs: Makasi, Howes, Pike, Diangana, Parfitt-Williams.
Hull City: Watson, Lenihan, Tymon, Clark (c), Rodgers, Clackstone, Hamilton, McKenzie, Hinchliffe, Olley, Bowen.
Subs: Saltmer, Curry, Annan, Batty, Clackstone.
5:45pm: So, here we go - the big day is finally here for the Development Squad. This evening from 7pm they face Hull City in the first leg of their Barclays U21 Premier League Cup final at the Boleyn Ground.
If you can't make it to this evening's tie, follow live coverage of the huge clash right here, or follow our Twitter updates throughout the game.