West Ham United U21s are in action against Tamworth in the semi-final of the National League Cup on Tuesday night.
Last month, West Ham U21s beat Boston United 2-1 in the quarter-finals to progress into this stage of the competition, which places 16 National League clubs against 16 Premier League 2 sides.
Impressively, the young Hammers are the only developmental side left in the competition, with every other Premier League 2 side having fallen by the wayside.
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Boreham Wood play Truro City in Tuesday’s other semi-final, which takes place at the same time as West Ham’s game.
With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know.
Date, kick-off time and venue for Tamworth vs West Ham United U21s
Tamworth vs West Ham United U21s is scheduled for a 7.30pm GMT kick-off time on Tuesday, 17 February, 2026.
The match will be played at the Altair Group Community Stadium in Tamworth, which is also known as the Lamb Ground.
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How to watch Tamworth vs West Ham United U21s
The club have confirmed that the match will be made available for a live stream on West Ham United’s official website.
They will also live blog the game, with highlights posted across West Ham’s official platforms on Wednesday.
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Soungoutou Magassa of West Ham United on the ball whilst under pressure from Tyrese Shade of Burton Albion during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Burton Albion and West Ham United at Pirelli Stadium on February 14, 2026 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. Burton Albion's English Forward #09 Jake Beesley jumps to head the ball whilst under pressure from West Ham United's French midfielder #55 Mohamadou Kante during the FA Cup fourth round football match between Burton Albion and West Ham United at the Pirelli stadium in Burton Upon-Trent, central England on February 14, 2026.
Tamworth vs West Ham United U21s rules
Should the match end in a draw, it will be decided by a penalty shootout. Extra-time will not be used.
West Ham United U21s team news ahead of Tamworth
Ezra Mayers captained Greg Lincoln’s side against Boston, so it seems likely he will feature again here despite playing in the senior team as they beat Burton Albion in the FA Cup on Saturday.
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Mohamadou Kante has also featured in this competition this season, so could feature after playing against Burton. The same goes for Lewis Orford.
West Ham academy star Airidas Golambeckis missed the game against Boston through injury.
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The final for this competition will be played on either Tuesday, 17 March or Wednesday, 18 March, 2026.
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