Sullivan attends West Ham EFL Cup tie amid fan unrest concerns
10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
David Sullivan is expected to attend West Ham's EFL Cup first-round tie against Portsmouth on Saturday, despite advice to avoid home matches at the London Stadium due to concerns about fan protests. The match is significant as it marks the first since allegations of sexual misconduct against Sullivan were reported. West Ham officials have requested advance notice for his presence to manage safety measures. Sullivan continues to hold a 38.8% stake in the club, having recently resigned as co-chair. The matchup is also anticipated to set attendance records for an EFL Cup first-round tie, given the club has sold 55,000 season tickets for the new season.
- •Sullivan advised to stay away due to fan unrest concerns.
- •West Ham's first match since allegations against Sullivan were reported.
- •Club requests advance notice of Sullivan's attendance for safety measures.
- •Match against Portsmouth expected to set EFL Cup attendance record.
- 4:38 PMThe Guardian Sport — West Ham sink Pompey in Carabao Cup as Sullivan ignores advice to stay away
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Sullivan attends West Ham cup tie despite advice to stay away from stadium
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Sullivan attends West Ham game despite advice not to
- 2:23 PMBBC Sport — Sullivan attends West Ham game despite advice not to
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Sullivan set to attend West Ham tie against advice
- 10:03 AMBBC Sport — Sullivan expected to ignore advice and attend West Ham game
"In an unseasonable black bomber jacket, with heavy duty company beside him, David Sullivan took his seat. Against the advice of the stadium’s operators, unbowed by serious allegations placed against his name and the weight of public opinion, West Ham’s major shareholder, the former co-chair, sat with arms crossed, always conspicuous by his presence. By beating Portsmouth in relative comfort, 3-1, West Ham, the club where Sullivan’s name is no longer above the door, had secured a heartening Carabao Cup passage to the second round. There, they will be reunited with their former Premier League peers. The serious Championship business begins next Sunday at Burnley. Whether Sullivan travels north for that remains to be seen. It cannot be ruled out. Continue reading...
"West Ham co-owner David Sullivan attended the club's League Cup tie against Portsmouth on Saturday despite being advised to stay away by the London Stadium's landlord following allegations of sexual misconduct.The 77-year-old businessman quit as joint chair of London football club West Ham before the investigation was broadcast in June to fight what he said were "false allegations" about his private life.
"David Sullivan is expected to attend Saturday's EFL Cup first-round tie against Portsmouth despite being advised to stay away from home matches at the London Stadium.
Sources
External links- The Guardian SportAug 8, 2026, 4:38 PMWest Ham sink Pompey in Carabao Cup as Sullivan ignores advice to stay away
In an unseasonable black bomber jacket, with heavy duty company beside him, David Sullivan took his seat. Against the advice of the stadium’s operators, unbowed by serious allegations placed against his name and the weight of public opinion, West Ham’s major shareholder, the former co-chair, sat with arms crossed, always conspicuous by his presence. By beating Portsmouth in relative comfort, 3-1, West Ham, the club where Sullivan’s name is no longer above the door, had secured a heartening Carabao Cup passage to the second round. There, they will be reunited with their former Premier League peers. The serious Championship business begins next Sunday at Burnley. Whether Sullivan travels north for that remains to be seen. It cannot be ruled out. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 4:08 PMSullivan attends West Ham cup tie despite advice to stay away from stadium
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan attended the club's League Cup tie against Portsmouth on Saturday despite being advised to stay away by the London Stadium's landlord following allegations of sexual misconduct.The 77-year-old businessman quit as joint chair of London football club West Ham before the investigation was broadcast in June to fight what he said were "false allegations" about his private life.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 2:32 PMSullivan attends West Ham game despite advice not to
Former West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan attends their Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth despite being advised he should stay away.
- BBC SportAug 8, 2026, 2:23 PMSullivan attends West Ham game despite advice not to
Former West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan attends their Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth despite being advised he should stay away.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:03 AMSullivan set to attend West Ham tie against advice
David Sullivan is expected to attend Saturday's EFL Cup first-round tie against Portsmouth despite being advised to stay away from home matches at the London Stadium.
- BBC SportAug 7, 2026, 10:03 AMSullivan expected to ignore advice and attend West Ham game
David Sullivan is expected to attend Saturday's EFL Cup first-round tie against Portsmouth despite being advised to stay away from home matches at the London Stadium.
- Sky Sports—Sullivan attends West Ham game despite being advised not to
David Sullivan attended West Ham's Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth at the London Stadium on Saturday, despite him being advised to stay away from home matches.
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