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West Ham permitted to play Carabao Cup second round away while London Stadium is unready for football after World Athletics Championships

West Ham have received special dispensation to play their Carabao Cup second-round tie away from home as the London Stadium will still not be ready to host football matches.

The Hammers have already had permission to play their opening three Premier League games on the road, with their first coming at Manchester United on Sunday, as the venue will be altered back into football mode having hosted the athletics World Championships.

The track and field event does not finish until August 13, with seating and signage then requiring changing before West Ham move back into the stadium.