West Ham v Silkeborg. ... Match Timeline * KO. * 24. * 37. * HT. * 45. * 68. * 68. * 69. * 76. * 76. * 80. * 83. * 84. * 84. * 90+ History: West Ham 1-0 Silkeborg

The match featured the competitive debut of summer signing Nayef Aguerd . After being sidelined since August with an ankle injury, the Moroccan defender played 76 minutes before being replaced by Thilo Kehrer.

While the Hammers became slightly complacent in the second half, goalkeeper Alphonse Areola secured the clean sheet with a vital save from Soren Tengstedt.

The story of the match centered on West Ham’s early dominance and a crucial return from injury:

In the 24th minute, West Ham's Michail Antonio was brought down in the box by Silkeborg goalkeeper Nicolai Larsen. Manuel Lanzini stepped up and confidently converted the penalty, which proved to be the only goal of the game.