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2026-27 Premier League 2 (Division One) 

Manager: Mark Robson : Coach Greg Lincoln
WORTHING : National League Cup (Group B)
Sussex Transport Stadium
2 - 1 (Landers 60, Battrum 65)
18 August 2026

Hooper

Robinson

Jethro Medine

Leacock

Briggs (Ghandali)

Hargan

Brooks (Murphy)

Fearon

Landers (Cummings)

Battrum

Jephthah Medine

West Ham United U21s opened their National League Cup campaign with a gritty, come‑from‑behind 2–1 win at Worthing, turning the tie on its head with two sharp second‑half goals from Josh Landers and Ryan Battrum.

The young Hammers started brightly, Battrum flashing a diving header just wide from Junior Robinson’s teasing cross, but Worthing grew into the contest and struck first on 27 minutes when Remiero Moulton hammered a half‑volley from distance past Josh Briggs. West Ham pushed back, with Jephthah Medine’s driving run and cross almost teeing up Landers before the break.

Moulton threatened again early in the second half, but Briggs and Finn Hooper kept West Ham in it. The turning point came when Medine was tripped in full flow, earning a penalty. Landers’ chipped effort was saved, yet within seconds he made amends - Medine snapping onto a loose ball and standing up a cross for Landers to bury a precise header into the corner.

Momentum flipped instantly. Hargan’s whipped free‑kick was met by Battrum, glancing home to put West Ham ahead. Hooper then produced two superb saves - one low to deny Harvey Boddy, another tipping away Jose Marquez’s header - to protect the lead.

Last season’s finalists saw out the closing stages with calm professionalism, beginning their Group B campaign with a deserved, hard‑earned victory.

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Worthing:

Seymour, Colbran (Beck), Cook (Moore), Ransom, Adjetey-Brew (Spicer), Wadham (Boddy), Packham, Godziemski, Moulton, Makowski, Marquez (Kokot)

SOUTHAMPTON
Rush Green
0 - 0
21 August 2026

Hooper

Robinson

Clayton

Leacock

Briggs

Hargan (Brooks)

Battrum (Murphy)

Fearon

Landers (Cummings)

Jephthah Medine (Dike)

Jethro Medine

West Ham United U21s opened their Premier League 2 campaign with a hard‑earned 0–0 draw against Southampton at Rush Green, a contest defined by organisation, resilience and two goalkeepers refusing to yield.

Southampton started sharply, twice working shooting chances through McMullan, Ehibhatiomhan and Dibaga, only to find West Ham bodies in the way. The Hammers soon grew into the game: Hargan’s free‑kick found Battrum at the back post, forcing Moody into a smart save, while Landers’ driving run ended with the Saints’ goalkeeper standing firm again. The midfield battle grew increasingly combative, with Southampton collecting three bookings in quick succession, and Robinson had to clear off the line when Adjei‑Afriyie’s corner threatened to sneak in.

The second half opened with West Ham on the front foot. Hargan’s corner skimmed past Briggs, and Landers twice surged through the middle only to be denied by Moody—first with a low strike tipped aside, then with a near‑post effort blocked. Southampton remained dangerous on the break, and Dibaga nearly stole it late on, bundling past Hooper before Leacock produced a superb sliding goal‑line clearance.

There was still time for one final West Ham chance: Murphy’s cross found substitute Dike, but his effort dragged agonisingly wide. A stalemate, but one full of intent, grit and early‑season promise.

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Southampton U21s:

Moody, Adjei-Afriyie, Larios, Boot (Sanda), Day (Anderson), Kakay (Daley), Little (Charles), McMullan, Ehibhatiomhan, Dibaga, Gathercole

SHEFFIELD UNITED : Premier League Cup (Group F)
LNER Community Stadium
1 - 3 (Cummings 69)
25 August 2026

Awesu

Brooks

Clayton

Ghandali

Montague (Leacock)

Caliste

Dike (Jethro Medine)

Beckford (Morris)

Cummings

Murphy (Kerr)

Balogun (Jephthah Medine)

West Ham United U21s saw their Premier League Cup opener slip away in York, beaten 3–1 by a sharp and opportunistic Sheffield United side despite a lively start.

The young Hammers carved out two early chances, Majid Balogun’s burst and low cross almost finding Andre Dike, before Dike himself cut inside and bent a shot just wide. Sheffield rode out that pressure and struck first on 37 minutes, Chris Eadie pouncing after a defensive mix‑up to roll the ball into an empty net.

Robson’s side were punished again straight after the interval. Zach Giggs split the defence with a precise through-ball for Billy Blacker, who finished coolly, and moments later Aaron Reid’s crisp volley made it three. West Ham suddenly faced a mountain.

The response, though, was spirited. Jethro Medine came on and immediately forced the issue down the flank, his cross leading to Dan Cummings smashing home at the second attempt. Joel Kerr’s free-kick tested Coby Hewitson, and Connor Brooks went close with a back-post header as the substitutes injected fresh urgency.

But the deficit remained. West Ham pushed, probed and played with admirable intent, yet Sheffield United’s quickfire double proved decisive, ending the Hammers’ unbeaten start to the season.

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Sheffield United U21s:

Hewitson, Curtis, Tahir (Parr-Pearson), Reid (Makhalira), Hough, Okyere, Colechin, Blacker, Eadie (Trialist), Giggs (Tinsdale), Ukaki (Leon)

COBHAM NEXT GEN XI (Chelsea)
Kingsmeadow
4 - 5 (Landers 13, 35, 42, 80)
31 August 2026

Hooper

Robinson (Brooks)

Clayton

Briggs

Leacock

Hargan

Battrum

Fearon

Landers

Jephthah Medine (Dike)

Jethro Medine

West Ham United U21s were edged out 5–4 in a breathless Premier League 2 derby at Cobham, a match that swung wildly and showcased Josh Landers at his ruthless best with a four‑goal haul.

With Mark Noble watching on, the young Hammers flew out of the blocks. Landers struck after 13 minutes, reacting quickest when Ryan Battrum’s header was parried, then doubled the lead with a cushioned volley from Junior Robinson’s superb run and cross. A sweeping counter soon delivered his hat‑trick, Preston Fearon slicing CNG open before Jephthah Medine squared for a simple finish. West Ham might have had a fourth before the break, only for Osagie and Watson to produce heroic blocks, and CNG snatched a lifeline when Bettoni headed in on the stroke of half‑time.

The second half unravelled. Richards thundered one into the top corner, Gordon levelled from a long ball, and although Landers pounced again to restore the lead after Bernal saved Andre Dike’s volley, CNG hit back. Gordon won a penalty that Watson lashed home, and Ezenwata’s late lob completed the turnaround. West Ham pressed bravely for an equaliser, but their exhilarating, free‑flowing display fell just short in a nine‑goal thriller.


Cobham Next Gen U21s:

Bernal, Black, Subuloye, Osagie, Richards (Diakite), Watson, Greenwood (Rabbaj), Nicoll-Jazuli, Ezenwata, Bettoni (Pennie), Gordon

BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION : PL Cup (Group F)
Rush Green
1 - 1 (Jethro Medine 86)
4 September 2026

Awesu

Jethro Medine

Kerr

Montague

Briggs (Leacock)

Morris

Dike (Battrum)

Caliste (Fearon)

Cummings

Beckford (Jephthah Medine)

Balogun (Clayton)

West Ham United U21s fought their way to a fully earned 1–1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion U21s at Rush Green, a performance built on resilience, sharp counter‑attacking and a late surge that refused to fade.

Brighton struck first after 18 minutes, Tyler Silsby bending a dipping effort into the bottom corner after Awesu had twice denied Younes Ibrahim with excellent stops. The visitors pressed for a second through George Munday, but Awesu stayed composed, gathering everything that came his way.

After the interval, West Ham’s intent sharpened. Andre Dike released Dan Cummings on a sweeping counter, only for the final ball to evade Jethro Medine by inches. Lewis Beckford then curled a strike towards the bottom corner, forcing Michael Dike into a smart save. Brighton threatened a sucker punch when Valentin Joseph headed wide from close range, and Preston Fearon saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line.

The pressure finally told in the 86th minute. Jephthah Medine’s whipped cross caused chaos, 

Brighton failed to clear, and Jethro Medine arrived to sweep home the leveller with icy precision.

Both sides chased a winner in a frantic finale - Clayton’s heroic clearance and Awesu’s calm handling kept Brighton out, while Ryan Battrum’s last‑minute one‑on‑one was smothered. A point, and richly deserved.

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Brighton & Hove Albion U21s:

Michael Dike, Outen (Alakiu), Crutchett, Ademola (Keogh), Tate Ferdinand, MacKley, Silsby, Ibrahim, Munday (Brett), Shaw (Nti), Palmer (Joseph)

ALDERSHOT TOWN : National League Cup
Recreation Ground
3 - 0 (Cummings 9, Jephthah Medine 32, 35)
8 September 2026

Awesu

Battrum

Mayers

Golambeckis

Briggs (Leacock)

Hargan (Morris)

Jethro Medine (Kerr)

Fearon (Caliste)

Jephthah Medine

Cummings (Dike)

Clayton

West Ham United U21s marched to the top of their National League Cup group with a commanding 3–0 win at Aldershot, built on a blistering first‑half display and a masterclass from the Medine brothers.

The tone was set early. Jethro Medine’s sharp delivery into the six‑yard box found Daniel Cummings, who calmly side‑footed home. Moments later, Jethro curled a strike that was blocked, but Aldershot’s brief flurry—Sandah twice threatening—was swiftly extinguished by Lanre Awesu’s assured handling.

Then West Ham took full control. Riley Hargan released Jethro down the flank, his precise cross tucked in by Jephthah from close range. Minutes later, the siblings combined again: Jethro threading a pass, Jephthah bursting behind the defence and finishing coolly for 3–0. Only the post denied Jethro a deserved goal on the stroke of half‑time.

The second half brought further chances. Ezra Mayers saw a header cleared off the line, then struck the bar from Jephthah’s driven cross. Aldershot’s hopes faded entirely when Brody Peart was sent off for an off‑the‑ball incident, and although Callum Leacock clipped the post late on, West Ham were already cruising.

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Aldershot Town:

Patmore, Harfield (Tenconi), Borgnis, Abrahams (Alves), Dinanga (Lewis-Evans), Sandah (Hadley), Stickland (Dyce), Matton, Wyllie, Peart, Oladunjoye

LIVERPOOL 
Rush Green
1 - 0 (Kerr 85)
14 SEptember 2026

Hooper

Jethro Medine

Clayton

Briggs

Leacock

Hargan

Dike (Morris)

Caliste (Omotoye)

Cummings

Jephthah Medine (Balogun)

Kerr (Montague)

West Ham United U21s claimed their first Premier League 2 win of the season with a dramatic 1–0 victory over Liverpool, sealed by Joel Kerr’s late, looping cross that dropped over Bailey Hall and kissed the inside of the post.

Before kick-off, Rush Green paused to honour Luděk Mikloško with a minute’s applause, both sides wearing black armbands in tribute. The match that followed was tense, frantic and fiercely contested. West Ham began with purpose, Jethro Medine’s press carving out an early chance for Daniel Cummings, while Finley Hooper produced a strong save to deny Joe Bradshaw’s 30‑yard strike.

Liverpool carried plenty of threat. Isaac Mabaya’s teasing cross was bravely cleared by Josh Briggs, Bradshaw rattled the crossbar, and Hooper twice kept West Ham level - first smothering Bradshaw’s close‑range effort, then tipping away Michael Laffey’s free‑kick.

Robson’s side grew in resilience as the second half unfolded. Cummings went close with a bobbling effort, Hooper stayed defiant under pressure, and the game seemed destined for stalemate until Jephthah Medine released Kerr down the flank. Kerr shaped a cross, it drifted, dipped and beat Hall for a priceless winner. Liverpool pushed late on, but West Ham held firm to secure a hard-earned, emotional first league victory.

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Liverpool U18s:

Hall, Mabaya, Ayman, Lucky, Ndiaye, Upton (Onanuga), O’Connor, Laffey, Wright, Danns (Sonni-Lambie), Bradshaw

LEICESTER CITY
Leciester City Training Ground
0 - 0
18 September 2026

Awesu

Jethro Medine

Clayton

Briggs

Leacock

Hargan

Caliste (Beckford)

Morris (Montague)

Cummings (Balogun)

Jephthah Medine (Dike)

Kerr

West Ham United U21s dug out a gritty, deserved point at Leicester City, drawing 0–0 in a contest defined by defensive discipline, sharp counter‑attacks and two agonising brushes with the woodwork.

The Hammers began on the front foot. Joel Kerr’s neat footwork released Jephthah Medine, whose floated cross just eluded Daniel Cummings. Leicester replied through Lorenz Hutchinson’s driven ball across goal, and soon Joshua King cracked the bar with a first‑time strike after pouncing on a loose clearance.

Awesu stayed alert, palming away a fierce half‑volley from Daniels before half-time, while Medine and Cummings combined neatly at the other end without finding the finish. Leicester emerged strongly after the break, King dragging wide and Anugo forcing Awesu into a sharp low save via a deflection.

West Ham grew into the half. Cummings’ interception and dart into the box earned a corner, and Kerr’s curled effort from the resulting set-piece smacked the base of the post. Moments later, Jethro Medine bent a strike inches wide after Cummings’ hold-up play created the opening. The woodwork denied the Hammers again when Kerr’s inswinging corner was tipped onto the bar by Marson.

Leicester pushed late, but Riley Hargan’s crucial block kept the scores level. A stalemate, but one full of steel, structure and flashes of attacking promise.

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Leicester City U21s:

Marson, Donnelly, Daniels, Ali, Toko, Neale, (Aideed), Hutchinson, Lawrence, King, Lisle, Anugo (Corden)

VALENCIA MESTALLA (Spain)
Premier League International Cup (Goup 
Victoria Road Stadium
2 - 0 (Kerr 71, 90+2 [pen])
23 September 2026

Awesu

Jethro Medine

Clayton

Leacock

Montague

Omotoyo (Morris)

Dike (Obi)

Hargan

Cummings (Kerr)

Beckford (Longman)

Balogun (Jephthah Medine)

West Ham United U21s launched their Premier League International Cup campaign with a fierce, full‑blooded 2–0 win over Valencia at Victoria Road, inspired by a superb second‑half cameo from Joel Kerr.

Valencia carried the early menace. Adrián Gómez charged down Lanre Awesu’s clearance, the ricochet looping just over, before Regan Clayton produced a brilliant sliding block to deny Mario González from point‑blank range. West Ham grew into the half, with Andre Dike and Dan Cummings forcing low saves from Raúl Jiménez, while Awesu stayed sharp at the other end, parrying Dominykas Taučas’ drive and claiming Joel Fontanet’s free header.

Valencia threatened again before the break, González cutting inside and dragging a shot inches wide. Taučas then clipped the bar shortly after the restart with a clever dink, but West Ham responded with a wave of pressure - Clayton’s cross nearly finding Dike, Balogun’s effort blocked, and Riley Hargan whipping narrowly wide from distance.

The breakthrough arrived on 73 minutes. Tyrone Omotoye surged through midfield, slipped Kerr down the flank, and the substitute arrowed a precise finish into the bottom corner. Valencia rallied, striking the post and forcing Awesu into action, but Kerr settled it. Bundled over in the box, he stepped up and coolly chipped a Panenka down the middle to seal a hard‑earned, high‑tempo victory.

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Valencia Mestalla:

Jiménez, Muñoz, Hugo Fernández (Ruiz), Monferrer, Alós, Fontanet, Estévez, González (Guilabert), Dura (Amadife), Gómez (Rubén Fernández), Taučas

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