Hammers game off after police request

West Ham have postponed their Carling Cup match against Aldershot following a request from the police.

The London club announced the news on their website tonight.

The Hammers were due to host the League Two side at Upton Park tomorrow but the game will now be played at a later date, with police resources in the capital being affected by three days of rioting.

West Ham said on their website, www.whufc.com: “West Ham United have been asked by the police to postpone the Carling Cup first-round tie with Aldershot Town tomorrow night.

“The club were contacted this evening and told that all major public events in London were to be rearranged because of the need to focus police resources elsewhere.

“Whilst neither the club or police anticipate any issues around the game itself, the club has to comply with the police request.

“No date has yet been set for the rearranged match but the club will be in contact with the Football League and Aldershot.”