Former West Ham United co-chairman David Sullivan attended the club’s Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth, even after receiving official advice to avoid the London Stadium due to potential fan unrest.
Sullivan resigned from his role as co-chairman in June following accusations from seven women of sexually exploitative and predatory behavior, which he categorically denies. The match marked West Ham’s first EFL Cup appearance in 15 years following their relegation from the Premier League last season.
The game also represented the club’s first contest since media reports exposed Sullivan’s alleged misconduct, including a three-year ban from contacting West Ham’s women’s and youth teams due to safeguarding concerns established by a BBC Panorama and The Times investigation.
Despite stepping down as co-chairman, Sullivan retains a 38.8% shareholding stake in the club—the largest single ownership portion.
London Stadium officials had previously advised against Sullivan’s attendance citing worries over potential disturbances, though spectators reported no incidents during or immediately after kickoff.
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