West Ham United’s FA Cup fourth round showdown with Kidderminster Harriers is now set to take place a few hours earlier after the latest TV selections were confirmed.
The Hammers travel to the Aggborough Stadium on Saturday, February 5 but instead of the original 3pm kick-off time, the game will now get underway at the slightly earlier time at 12:30pm.
The game itself will be broadcast live on BBC One as David Moyes’ men aim to avoid a significant upset.
Currently plying their trade in the National League North, the Harriers progressed past Championship side Reading in the previous round, coming from behind to win.
Victory teed-up a clash with West Ham United, who themselves booked their place in the fourth round with a 2-0 victory over fellow Premier League side Leeds United at the London Stadium.
Kidderminster manager Russell Penn has already signalled his excitement ahead of the clash.
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live following the win against Reading and the subsequent fourth round draw, he said: “I think my phone will go into meltdown. I was so proud, first and foremost for the players, club, chairman and fans. Everyone deserves it.
“The chairman is buzzing. Did we expect to win? No, we thought we had a chance but we are shellshocked. We deserved the victory and the chairman was like the Grinch at Christmas – his smile went from ear to ear.
“I will be going up against one of the most respected British managers in David Moyes, which is fantastic for me. I know he respects the competition, the lower leagues and West Ham are on the up. What a tie.
“Hopefully we can write some more history.”
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