West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised against attending home matches
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:16 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
David Sullivan, co-owner of West Ham, has been advised not to attend the club's home matches due to concerns about potential fan unrest. This recommendation follows a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and The Times that uncovered allegations of sexual misconduct against Sullivan by seven women, which he denies. West Ham is expected to play its first home game of the new season, a Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth, on Saturday. London Stadium has expressed the need for advance notice of Sullivan's attendance to manage safety measures, although the club reportedly intends to facilitate his presence despite the advice to stay away.
- •London Stadium recommends Sullivan stay away from home matches.
- •Sullivan has been accused of sexually exploitative behavior by seven women.
- •He stepped down as joint chairman before the investigation aired.
- •Sullivan has a three-year ban from West Ham's women's and youth teams.
- •West Ham's first home game of the season is against Portsmouth on Saturday.
- 12:16 PMYahoo Sports — Co-owner David Sullivan told to stay away from West Ham home games
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches
- 6:21 PMBBC Sport — West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches
"Sulllivan has been advised not to attend West Ham’s home matches following allegations of historic sexual misconduct due to the ‘potential for demonstrations and anti-social behaviour by some spectators’
"West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has been advised not to attend the club's home matches after a Times and BBC Panorama investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.
"London Stadium recommends West Ham's co-owner stay away amid fears of fan unrest following sexual misconduct claims.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:16 PMCo-owner David Sullivan told to stay away from West Ham home games
Sulllivan has been advised not to attend West Ham’s home matches following allegations of historic sexual misconduct due to the ‘potential for demonstrations and anti-social behaviour by some spectators’
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 6:21 PMWest Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches
London Stadium recommends West Ham's co-owner stay away amid fears of fan unrest following sexual misconduct claims.
- BBC SportAug 3, 2026, 6:21 PMWest Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches
London Stadium recommends West Ham's co-owner stay away amid fears of fan unrest following sexual misconduct claims.
- Sky Sports Football—Sullivan advised not to attend West Ham home games after allegations
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has been advised not to attend the club's home matches after a Times and BBC Panorama investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.
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