West Ham United beat Portsmouth in front of record EFL Cup crowd at London Stadium

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West Ham United progressed in the EFL Cup after defeating Portsmouth at the London Stadium. The fixture was notable for its attendance, as it drew the largest crowd for a match in this competition at the club’s home ground. This turnout established an all-time high for the tournament at the venue. By overcoming their opponents from the South Coast, the Hammers secured their place in the next round of the competition. The event highlighted the stadium's ability to accommodate large audiences for domestic cup ties while setting a historic benchmark for spectator numbers in the history of the EFL Cup at the site.