Following West Ham United’s impressive 3-0 win over Slovenian outfit NK Domzale, the Hammers now enter the play-off round of the Europa League which means that they are one tie away from reaching the group phase of the competition.
Fortunately for us, the East Londoners will be seeded and so they will avoid the big names that enter this round of the tournament.
Among the teams that the Irons can face are FC Astra, the club that dumped West Ham out of the Europa League this time last year.
Red Star Belgrade, who were once champions of Europe, also face a potential trip to the Olympic Stadium whilst Portuguese side Arouca are also a possibility. Rosenborg of Norway have the highest co-efficient in the unseeded section.
There are some long trips that West Ham could also have to encounter, with Kazakhstani team Astana in the hat following their Champions League exit to Celtic earlier in the week. Israel’s Beitar Jerusalem could also be Slaven Bilic’s opponents, as well as his native Hadjuk Split.
The ties will take place on the 18th and 25th of August, in between West Ham’s early Premier League fixture schedule meaning that they will not play on a Saturday in August this season.
