Supporter representatives from the Fan Advisory Board met the Club to ask direct questions on behalf of West Ham supporters.
Below is a record of the key issues raised, the responses given by the Club, and the conclusions supporters can reasonably draw from the discussion.
The question we asked
Supporters asked why there will be no women’s team match at the London Stadium this season, despite previous promises to play Manchester United there this season.
The answer given by the Club
The Club cited that a dispute with the stadium landlord to do with the deal terms signed by the Club means a WSL fixture would trigger a large stadium hire fee, making the match financially unviable.
What we did not receive
A clear plan for how the issue will be resolved in future seasons.
What many supporters will hear
Women’s matches at the London Stadium are still unlikely in the near future.
Why this matters for supporters
Hosting women’s matches at the main stadium helps:
Conclusion
A women’s match will not be played at the London Stadium this season due to stadium cost issues directly down to the stadium lease deal negotiated by the Club.
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