West Ham United will face Colchester United in a pre-season match on Friday, July 24, with kick-off at 7:30pm.

What's at stake?

The match is part of Colchester's preparations for the new League Two season, which begins on August 15. Colchester United will host the Hammers at the JobServe Community Stadium.

The opposition

Colchester United took on West Ham under-21s in the EFL Trophy last season, and some of the Hammers youngsters who featured that night are likely to be in the West Ham squad for the game. The U's last hosted a West Ham XI in pre-season three years ago, when the Hammers won 1-0 at the JobServe Community Stadium.

The squad

A West Ham XI will travel to face Colchester United, made up predominantly of under-21 players. Further details, including ticketing prices, will be communicated in due course. | Team | Date | Kick-off | | --- | --- | --- | | West Ham United XI | July 24 | 7:30pm |

What comes next?

The match will be an important test for West Ham's young players as they prepare for the 2026/27 campaign. And the Hammers will be looking to build on their previous pre-season performances. So the stage is set for an exciting match between Colchester United and West Ham United XI.