Sullivan set to attend West Ham tie despite advice

West Ham's major shareholder is expected at the EFL Cup tie despite safety advice to stay away.

What happened. David Sullivan is expected to attend Saturday's Carabao Cup first-round tie against Portsmouth despite being advised not to attend home matches at London Stadium.

• London Stadium recommended Sullivan stay away due to fan unrest concerns.
• Sullivan resigned as co-chair in June after allegations of sexual misconduct.
• He retains a 38.8% stake in the club.

This is the first match since allegations against Sullivan were reported; safety measures may be implemented.

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