Hammers confirm Checkatrade Trophy fixture dates

Checkatrade Trophy

 

West Ham United U21s' Checkatrade Trophy fixtures at Swindon Town, Bristol Rovers and Wycombe Wanderers in the 2017/18 Checkatrade Trophy.

The Hammers were placed in Southern Group C alongside the two West Country clubs and will play all three matches away from home, meaning they will travel to the County Ground, Memorial Ground and Adams Park.

Terry Westley’s youngsters kick-off with a visit to Wiltshire to take on the Robins on Tuesday 15 August, followed by another trip down the M4 to the Memorial Ground to tackle the Gas on Tuesday 24 October. The shortest journey will see the Hammers visit Adams Park on Tuesday 28 November, with all three ties kicking-off at 7.45pm.

West Ham are among 16 EPPP Category One Academies taking part, with Chelsea, Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur among the seven others in the Southern Section. Everton, Manchester City and Newcastle United are among the Northern Section participants.

The 16 Category One entrants will join the 48 League One and League Two clubs in the group stage, which has been regionalised to reduce travel times and costs for supporters and clubs alike.

West Ham will play all three Group C fixtures away from home, with clubs being awarded three points for a win and one for a draw. In the event of a draw after 90 minutes, a penalty shootout will be held with the winning team earning an additional point.

The top two teams in each group will progress to the knockout stage.

The final will be played at Wembley Stadium in spring 2018.

 

Checkatrade Trophy Southern Group C fixtures

  • Swindon Town v West Ham United U21, County Ground, Tuesday 15 August 2017, 7.45pm
  • Bristol Rovers v West Ham United U21, Memorial Ground, Tuesday 24 October 2017, 7.45pm*
  • Wycombe Wanders v West Ham United U21, Adams Park, Tuesday 28 November, 7.45pm

*In the event that either or both sides reaches the Carabao Cup fourth round, then the fixture may be re-scheduled and played on Tuesday 31 October 2017.