West Ham sink Pompey in Carabao Cup as Sullivan ignores advice to stay away

West Ham defeated Portsmouth 3-1 in the first round of the Carabao Cup, securing their place in the second round where they will face Premier League opposition. The match was overshadowed by the attendance of major shareholder David Sullivan, who ignored advice from stadium operators to stay away amid serious allegations against him. West Ham's next Championship fixture is scheduled for the following Sunday away at Burnley.