David Sullivan Attends West Ham Match Despite Advisory

David Sullivan, the former co-chairman of West Ham United, attended the Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth despite recommendations for him to stay away from home games at London Stadium.

Sullivan resigned from his role in June following allegations of sexual exploitative behavior, which he denies. This match marked West Ham's first appearance in the EFL Cup in 15 years after their relegation from the Premier League last season.

The game was the first since the allegations against Sullivan were made public. A joint investigation revealed that he has been barred from contact with the club's women's and youth teams for three years due to safeguarding issues. Although a spokesperson for London Stadium expressed concerns about potential fan unrest, the match proceeded without incident.