With West Ham’s relegation to the Championship, the fixtures for the season ahead will show new, unfamiliar venues and the return of both Boxing Day and New Year’s Day football.
The ‘old era’ traditional 26th December fixture had disappeared from the calendar in recent years as the Premier League moved to 27th December fixtures – but now there is a home tie to look forward to for those seeking to ‘escape the house again’ on Boxing Day.
However with no mainline train services running on 26th December these days, it might prove more challenging for fans to get to the game.
From what we have been told – subject to confirmation from the club website shortly once the ‘official’ release comes at 12 noon…
We believe – but await full publication – that the highlights of West Ham’s season to come will be as follows:
First game 16th August away v Burnley
First Home game 22nd August v Charlton Athletic
29th August Away v Watford
1st September Home v Wolves
5th September Home v Derby
19th September Home v Millwall
Boxing Day Home v Norwich City
New Years Day Away v Bristol City
20th February Away v Millwall
24 April last Away v Middlesboro
1st May last Home v Portsmouth
A lot of new journeys and grounds there – and one or two only too familiar ones!