Everything you need to know: Hammers v Blackburn

West Ham take on Blackburn in the EFL Cup this evening.

The Hammers take on the Championship high-flyers, looking to kickstart a season that has threatened to peter out in recent weeks.

Here’s everything you need to know!

Title

West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers – EFL Cup.

Where?

The game will take place at the London Stadium.

KO

The game will kick off at 19:45 on Wednesday.

Stream/TV

The game will not air live in the UK.

The match will be aired elsewhere in the world with a full list HERE and will be available on internet streams

Injury news – West Ham

Maxwel Cornet is out and Said Benrahma is a slight doubt.

Last five meetings

West Ham haven’t played Blackburn since 2016, when the Irons won an FA Cup tie 5-1. The four meetings before that stretch back to 2009 and have all ended in draws. Rovers haven’t beaten the Hammers since 2005.

Match Officials

Thomas Bramall will be the referee.

 

About Dave Langton

A journalist with 10 years' experience of working on National newspapers, now chief reporter covering the club that I've loved since I was a boy. Upton Park remains the greatest football stadium ever built.