West Ham v Fulham
Sunday January 18th, 2009 (Kick-Off: 1.30pm)
For the fourth successive season Fulham make a January trip to east London to face West Ham United. The game may well see a number of players on both sides facing their former club, with Paul Konchesky, John Pantsil and Bobby Zamora all previously at Upton Park, whilst former Whites Luis Boa Morte and goalkeeper Jan Lastuvka currently wear the Hammers’ Claret and Blue.
Having survived the controversy surrounding their great escape in 2007 the Hammers fared much better last season finishing in 10th place. The east London side started the current season with home wins over Wigan and Blackburn sandwiching a heavy defeat at Manchester City, before the club was rocked with the shock resignation of manager Alan Curbishley who was reportedly unhappy about the sale of defenders George McCartney and Anton Ferdinand to Sunderland.
Former Chelsea favourite Gianfranco Zola was appointed manager and began with two wins in the opening three games, including a stormy 2-1 success at Craven Cottage. Subsequently the Hammers’ form has been patchy, especially at home, but they have enjoyed an excellent festive season winning 4-1 at Portsmouth prior to a 2-1 home success against Stoke. Finances are however likely to dictate any January moves in or out of Upton Park with the club itself recently put up for sale by its Icelandic owners.
Ground Details
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Address: Boleyn Ground, Green Street, Upton Park, London E13 9AZ
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Telephone: 020 8548 2748
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Capacity: 35,595
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Visitors Sections: Centenary Stand Lower Tier:
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Disabled Sections: Centenary Stand.
Matchday Travel
Travel by Road (Approx 15 miles from Fulham)
Leave Fulham via New Kings Road (A308) and in 2 miles bear right onto A3212 (signs Westminster). At Westminster join Embankment and follow signs City. Continue ahead until Tower Hill then follow signs for A13 onto Commercial Road. Pass the exit for Blackwall Tunnel then take the left hand lane avoiding Canning Town flyover. Do not use flyover but continue ahead at roundabout onto Barking Road (A124). In approx 2 miles turn left into Green Street. Ground is on the right hand side.
Car Parking
There are many residents only schemes in the vicinity of the ground. Car crime is also a problem. Parking may be easier south of Barking Road or up towards Romford Road.
Travel by Tube
The nearest tube station is Upton Park which is less than five minutes walk from the ground. Upton Park is served by the District and Metropolitan Lines and is in Zone 3. Check TFL website for details of any underground weekend engineering work which may affect your journey.
Match Tickets
Tickets for Sunday's game are now on General Sale and can be purchased online| or by calling 0870 442 1234. Alternatively supporters can buy match tickets directly from the Ticket Office at Craven Cottage.
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Adults £35
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Juniors £12
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Seniors £17.50
Coach Travel
Season Ticket Holders
Non Season Ticket Holders
Coaches will depart from Craven Cottage 11.30 am / Motspur Park at 11.00am.
