Just a reminder of the rules for tonight’s Carabao Cup clash as it’s been a while since we were last involved.Should the game be drawn at full time the game goes straight to penalties with no extra-time played.
Before that, each manager can name nine substitutes, of whom five can be used. Each club is permitted a maximum of three opportunities to make substitutions, excluding half-time.
Up to two concussion substitutes and/or two additional substitutes (additional substitutes available if the opposition make a concussion substitute) are permitted in accordance with the IFAB Protocol.
Use of either a concussion substitute or additional substitute shall not count towards the five substitutions permitted or towards the number of opportunities permitted to make a substitution.
The tie will not be available for TV in the UK.
Wednesday’s train strikes have been called-off by the RMT trade union, meaning regular rail, bus and London Underground services should run to timetable.
Supporters should visit the National Rail website to plan their journey if you are planning to travel on the rail network.
The official website at www.whufc,com reveals that referee Thomas Bramall will be making his debut in a West Ham first team fixture but has officiated three Hammers U21s matches in past season -two at Stoke City and one at Manchester United.
He has refereed three Premier League matches this season, along with six in the EFL Championship and two in the previous rounds of the Carabao Cup.
