West Ham United U21s are set to find out their opponents for the Bristol Street Motors Trophy last 32.
With a 100 per cent record in the group stage of the competition, Steve Potts' young Hammers will be eager to impress in the knockout rounds.
Here is everything you need to know about the draw on Friday 24 November:
How did we reach the last 32...
The Irons finished top of Southern section Group H, reaching the knockouts for the first time since 2020/21, with three wins from three matches.
Steve Potts' side began with a 3-1 win away at EFL League One side Bristol Rovers, as they overturned a 1-0 scoreline to secure a memorable victory.
All three West Ham goals were scored in the last 20 minutes of the game, with Callum Marshall, twice, and George Earthy on the scoresheet.
The young Hammers then made it two wins from two games at EFL League Two Newport County. Here, Gideon Kodua scored the winner to see the Irons qualify for the round of 32 stage with a 1-0 victory.
The wins continued to come from the U21s, as, away to EFL League One Cheltenham Town, the Irons signed off a convincing group stage effort with a 4-0 romp.
Ollie Scarles, Divin Mubama, Earthy, and Marshall found the net.
When is the draw...
The draw will take place live on Sky Sports at 6.30pm on Friday 24 November.
Which ball number should I watch out for...
West Ham United U21s have been allocated ball number 8 for Friday's draw.
The Irons will be in Draw B of the Southern Section.
Who could the U21s face...
The Hammers will play either Brighton & Hove Albion U21s, EFL League One side Charlton Athletic or EFL League Two teams AFC Wimbledon and Colchester United.
When will the round of 32 ties be played...
The round of 32 fixtures are set to take place the week commencing Monday 4 December 2023.
