Football Review | Burton Albion 0 - 1 West Ham

In-form Crysencio Summerville spared West Ham United

He scored deep into extra time to edge past Burton Albion and reach the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Author | Jamie Pugh

Stadium | Pirelli Stadium

Summerville, introduced late in the second half, struck in the 95th minute to deliver a rare moment of clarity after a disjointed afternoon at the Pirelli Stadium. It was his sixth goal in seven matches and a timely intervention for a side that had laboured against opponents 47 places below them.

West Ham’s task was eased when Freddie Potts was sent off early in extra time for a reckless challenge on Julian Larsson, yet the visitors still had to weather late pressure to see the tie out.

"West Ham never found rhythm..."

With Nuno Espirito Santo making 10 changes, West Ham never found rhythm and were matched for long spells by an organised, disciplined Burton side short on attacking threat. The mood was already sour before kick-off, with a plane towing a banner criticising owner David Sullivan and vice-chair Karren Brady circling above the ground.

Despite winning three of their past five Premier League games, West Ham remain third-bottom and frustration around the club shows little sign of lifting. A flat performance here did nothing to shift that feeling.

After a forgettable 90 minutes, Summerville finally injected quality, cutting inside early in extra time and firing a shot that took a touch off Terence Vancooten before beating goalkeeper Brad Collins from the edge of the area. He later missed a clear chance to settle matters but West Ham clung on to avoid the lottery of a penalty shootout.