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West Ham at the London Stadium: a troubled start at the Olympic Park West Ham at the London Stadium: a troubled start at the Olympic Park
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4 August 20164 August 2016
West Ham’s first competitive match at the stadium comes earlier than expected with the second leg of a Europa League qualifier against NK Domzale. The Irons win 3-0 against the Slovenians, with Cheikhou Kouyate scoring the first goal at the club’s new home. However, there are some issues for home supporters who are unable to find their allocated seats, and over restricted views. West Ham’s first competitive match at the stadium comes earlier than expected with the second leg of a Europa League qualifier against NK Domzale. The Irons win 3-0 against the Slovenians, with Cheikhou Kouyate scoring the first goal at the club’s new home. However, there are some issues for home supporters, who are unable to find their allocated seats and over restricted views.
7 August7 August
A glamour friendly against the Italian champions Juventus marks the official opening of the stadium. West Ham lose 3-2 after a late goal from Simone Zaza, who would join the London club before the end of the transfer window. Again there are problems with seating in some sections. A glamour friendly against the Italian champions, Juventus, marks the official opening of the stadium. West Ham lose 3-2 after a late goal from Simone Zaza, who would join the London club before the end of the transfer window. Again there are problems with seating in some sections.
21 August21 August
West Ham win their first Premier League game at the ground 1-0 against Bournemouth. However, an “error in administration” saw 56 season-ticket holders left without seats at the back of the West Stand with several opting to watch the match while sitting on the bare concrete steps. West Ham win their first Premier League game at the ground 1-0 against Bournemouth. However, an “error in administration” leaves 56 season-ticket holders without seats at the back of the West Stand with several opting to watch the match sitting on the bare concrete steps.
25 August25 August
Slaven Bilic’s side suffer a 1-0 home loss against the Romanian side Astra Giurgiu to crash out of the Europa League qualifiers. Footage emerges on social media of West Ham fans fighting amongst themselves in the stands. The Met police confirms a man was taken out of the stadium and arrested on suspicion of ABH (actual bodily harm). Slaven Bilic’s side suffer a 1-0 home defeat against the Romanian side Astra Giurgiu to crash out of the Europa League qualifiers. Footage emerges on social media of West Ham fans fighting among themselves in the stands. The Met police confirms a man was taken out of the stadium and arrested on suspicion of ABH (actual bodily harm).
10 September10 September
West Ham are beaten 4-2 by Watford in the Premier League, having been 2-0 up after 33 minutes. The match is overshadowed by crowd disturbances within the stadium as rival supporters clash despite the efforts of stewards to retain the segregation. Some 10 fans are ejected from the stadium, and the club warn they could hand out life bans to any supporters found to have been involved in crowd trouble. West Ham are beaten 4-2 by Watford in the Premier League, having been 2-0 up after 33 minutes. The match is overshadowed by crowd disturbances within the stadium as supporters clash despite the efforts of stewards to retain the segregation. Some 10 fans are ejected from the stadium, and the club warn they could hand out life bans to any supporters found to have been involved in crowd trouble.
13 September13 September
Metropolitan Police say additional policing measures cannot yet be implemented inside London Stadium because of the lack of the Airwave radio system, which is used by the emergency services, at the venue.Metropolitan Police say additional policing measures cannot yet be implemented inside London Stadium because of the lack of the Airwave radio system, which is used by the emergency services, at the venue.
21 September21 September
Having been beaten 4-2 at West Brom in their next league game, the Irons secured a 1-0 win over League Two side Accrington in the EFL Cup with a stoppage-time free-kick from Dimitri Payet to lift the mood at the London Stadium.Having been beaten 4-2 at West Brom in their next league game, the Irons secured a 1-0 win over League Two side Accrington in the EFL Cup with a stoppage-time free-kick from Dimitri Payet to lift the mood at the London Stadium.
1 October1 October
Three arrests are made after West Ham fans break through a cordon of stewards separating them from Middlesbrough supporters following a 1-1 draw. Away fans report being pelted with bottles and coins at the game.Three arrests are made after West Ham fans break through a cordon of stewards separating them from Middlesbrough supporters following a 1-1 draw. Away fans report being pelted with bottles and coins at the game.
22 October22 October
A last-minute goal from Winston Reid gives West Ham a 1-0 win over bottom club Sunderland. A last-minute goal from Winston Reid, below, gives West Ham a 1-0 win over the bottom club Sunderland.
26 October26 October
West Ham secure a memorable 2-1 EFL Cup win over Chelsea to secure a place in the quarter-finals. Skirmishes broke out towards the end of the game with coins, seats and other objects appearing to be thrown between rival supporters. West Ham secure a memorable 2-1 EFL Cup win over Chelsea to earn a place in the quarter-finals. Skirmishes break out towards the end of the game with coins, seats and other objects appearing to be thrown between rival supporters.