Match ReportThe GuardianUnverified source· 8 Aug 2026
West Ham ease past Portsmouth in Carabao Cup as Sullivan watches
David Sullivan defied advice to stay away, watching West Ham's 3-1 win from the stands.
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Carabao Cup
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West Ham 3-1 Portsmouth
What happened. West Ham beat Portsmouth 3-1 in the Carabao Cup first round, securing passage to the second round.
- Sullivan attended despite stadium operators advising him to stay away.
- West Ham will face former Premier League peers in the next round.
- Championship season starts Sunday at Burnley.
West Ham advance in the cup, with league action at Burnley next.
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