Summerville strike earns 10-man West Ham extra-time FA Cup win at Burton
The Guardian · 2026-03-02 · archive
For West Ham’s second string, barring a shock defeat this could hardly have been a more uncomfortable ride. With the captain, Jarrod Bowen, among the clutch of regulars given a breather, it was Crysencio Summerville, a late substitute Nuno Espírito Santo would have rather kept fresh, who spared embarrassment at Burton Albion and helped them into the FA Cup fifth round.Four years ago at Kidderminsterin this competition it was Declan Rice who came on to save their skin and it was a similar story here, Summerville’s extra-time strike ultimately preventing penalties.West Ham squeezed through, Freddie Potts’s red card 11 minutes...
The Story So Far
West Ham United progressed to the FA Cup fifth round following a challenging encounter against Burton Albion. With captain Jarrod Bowen and several other regular starters rested, manager Nuno Espírito Santo fielded a rotated side that struggled to overcome their opponents within regulation time. The deadlock was finally broken in extra time by a Crysencio Summerville strike, the player having been introduced as a substitute. The Hammers were forced to navigate the closing stages of the match with ten men after Freddie Potts was dismissed in the final eleven minutes. Despite the numerical disadvantage and an uncomfortable performance, the win ensures the club continues its progress.
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