West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as West Ham United face AFC Bournemouth in the EFL cup.
Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season. Last year, Middlesbrough were the team from outside the top flight to go furthest in the competition, reaching the semi-finals.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Attempt missed. James Hill (Bournemouth) header from the centre of the box following a corner.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Corner, Bournemouth. Conceded by Tomás Soucek.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Attempt saved. Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth) header from a difficult angle on the right is saved.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Corner, Bournemouth. Conceded by Maximilian Kilman.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Alex Scott (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Tomás Soucek (West Ham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Delay in match because of an injury Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham United).
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