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West Ham's London Stadium included in Stadium of the Year shortlist despite massive £323m conversion cost

West Ham's London Stadium home has been included on the 10-strong shortlist for Stadium of the Year.

The Irons moved from Upton Park into the converted 2012 Olympic Stadium for the start of the 2016/2017 season.

However, there were initial problems over seating allocation and also crowd disturbances during some Premier League fixtures, including when Watford and Middlesbrough visited, as well as trouble during a high-profile EFL Cup tie against London rivals Chelsea in October.

West Ham's London Stadium has been included on a 10-strong shortlist for Stadium of the Year
West Ham's London Stadium has been included on a 10-strong shortlist for Stadium of the Year

Late last year, London Mayor Sadiq Khan ordered an investigation into the £51million rise to some £323m in tax-payers' money being used to make the stadium a 60,000-seat multi-purpose venue following the Olympics.