West Ham Confirm Travel Details for Stevenage Trip Stevenage 2026

Key Points

• Fixture Details: West Ham United face Stevenage at Broadhall Way on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45pm BST.
• Ticket Allocation: The Hammers’ allocation of 1,363 away tickets for the South Stand has completely sold out to Season Ticket Holders.
• Team Context: Nuno Espírito Santo’s side are preparing for their upcoming EFL Championship campaign, following a return to pre-season training on 6 July.
• Opponent Status: Stevenage, managed by Alex Revell, finished sixth in EFL League One last season with a club-record 75 points before falling in the play-off semi-finals.
• Logistical Information: Travel advice includes rail options via Great Northern and Thameslink, road navigation off Junction 7 of the A1, and parking guidance at Fairlands Valley.

West Ham United (East London Times) July 20, 2026 – West Ham United FC and local media outlets have officially confirmed key travel, ticketing, and fixture details for supporters traveling to Hertfordshire for Wednesday evening’s pre-season match against League One side Stevenage. The encounter at Broadhall Way marks a crucial step in head coach Nuno Espírito Santo’s preparations for the 2026/27 EFL Championship season.

What Are the Key Match and Ticketing Details for Supporters?

As reported by official club media on WHUFC.com, West Ham United will travel to Broadhall Way—also known as the Lamex Stadium—on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, for a 7:45pm BST kick-off against Stevenage.

As confirmed by the West Ham United Ticketing Office, the full allocation of 1,363 away tickets has officially sold out. Tickets were released to Season Ticket Holders with 51 or more loyalty points and are being distributed as physical paper tickets via post ahead of matchday.

As reported by Read West Ham, the official supporter guide outlines that traveling West Ham fans will be housed in the South Stand, situated directly behind one of the goals at the 7,318-capacity venue.

What Travel Route Should Visiting Fans Take to Broadhall Way?

As detailed in official travel guidance published by West Ham United FC, supporters driving to the fixture from East London and surrounding regions are advised to take the northbound A1(M) to Junction 7.

Drivers should take the slip road, turn right at the roundabout, and follow the A602 across the railway bridge, where the stadium appears on the right at the subsequent roundabout.

Regarding parking arrangements, club communications confirm that supporters can utilise the primary Fairlands Valley supporters’ car park located on the left side of Broadhall Way.

Alternative parking is available on surrounding residential streets to the east, though fans are advised this may require a ten-minute walk to the turnstiles.

For those utilizing public transport, as noted by Read West Ham, rail connections operate directly from London King’s Cross and St Pancras International via Great Northern and Thameslink services into Stevenage station, which sits within walking distance or a short bus connection from the stadium.

How Are Both Squads Shaping Up Ahead of the Fixture?

As reported by Read West Ham, head coach Nuno Espírito Santo is using the encounter to evaluate his squad depth and integrate emerging talent prior to the Championship season opener on the weekend of 14 August 2026. The fixture follows West Ham’s opening public pre-season outing against Southend United at Roots Hall.

As outlined by Read West Ham, several young players are competing for first-team consideration or prospective loan moves. Midfielder Lewis Orford attracts specific focus having spent part of the previous campaign on loan at Stevenage.

Furthermore, prospects Mohamadou Kanté, George Earthy, Ollie Scarles, Daniel Cummings, and Josh Landers are all actively vying for positions in Nuno’s senior setup.

As reported by Roshane Thomas of The Athletic, Northern Ireland international forward Callum Marshall does not feature in Nuno’s first-team plans and is expected to be departed during the summer transfer window, opening further opportunities for junior attackers.

Additionally, as reported by Read West Ham regarding statements from technical executive Nils Koppen, academy players have been assured that pre-season fixtures will serve as direct evaluations before final decisions are reached regarding squad retention or external loans.

On the opposing side, Stevenage are managed by Alex Revell. As confirmed by Stevenage FC official media, the Hertfordshire outfit entering the fixture following a historical 2025/26 campaign in which they accumulated a club-record 75 points in League One, securing a sixth-place finish before falling to Stockport County in the play-off semi-finals.

What Is the Historical Record Between West Ham United and Stevenage?

As documented by West Ham United FC club historian records, meetings between West Ham United and Stevenage-based clubs trace back over seven decades:

• February 1952: West Ham United played their initial friendly at Broadhall Way against Stevenage Town (a club dissolved in 1968), recording a 5-1 victory.
• March & October 1965: West Ham faced Stevenage Town twice in friendly encounters, suffering a 1-2 defeat in March before drawing 1-1 in October.
• July 1991: Following the founding of Stevenage Borough in 1976, West Ham secured a 1-0 win at Broadhall Way against their Isthmian League hosts.
• July 2001: West Ham recorded a 3-0 pre-season victory over Football Conference side Stevenage Borough, with goals scored by Frédéric Kanouté, Paolo Di Canio, and Trevor Sinclair.
• July 2014: In the most recent senior visit to Broadhall Way prior to this fixture, West Ham recovered from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw via late strikes from Matt Jarvis and Stewart Downing.

What Is the Background to This Development?

The pre-season trip to Broadhall Way comes at a pivotal period of restructuring for West Ham United following their transition into the EFL Championship. Head coach Nuno Espírito Santo, who was appointed on 27 September 2025, is overseeing his first full pre-season campaign at Rush Green after players officially reported back on Monday, 6 July 2026.

As reported by social media outlet West Ham Central on 17 July 2026, West Ham United confirmed the sale of over 50,000 season tickets for the 2026/27 second-tier campaign, reflecting sustained supporter commitment despite division movement.

The club’s broader summer schedule includes pre-season fixtures against Southend United, Stevenage, Rangers, 1. FC Magdeburg, and Burnley, as Nuno constructs a squad capable of mounting an immediate promotion challenge.

How Will This Development Affect West Ham Supporters and Both Clubs?

For West Ham United supporters, the sold-out travel allocation at Broadhall Way demonstrates strong backing for Nuno Espírito Santo’s squad ahead of a demanding 46-match Championship schedule.

Traveling fans will receive an early assessment of the team’s tactical direction under Nuno, while viewing how academy graduates transition alongside established senior personnel.

For West Ham United as a club, the fixture provides a physical test against an established League One side that narrowly missed promotion to the second tier.

As reported by Read West Ham, goalkeeper Mads Hermansen noted that opposition clubs will routinely elevate their intensity when facing West Ham during the upcoming season, making competitive pre-season opposition at venues like Broadhall Way vital preparation.

For Stevenage FC, hosting a club of West Ham’s magnitude generates significant local revenue through a sold-out stadium, while offering manager Alex Revell a high-calibre benchmark to measure his squad’s readiness for their own upcoming League One campaign.