West Ham United Women have announced they will play their home games at Dagenham & Redbridge’s Chigwell Construction Stadium from next season.

The east London club have been at the Rush Green Stadium in Romford since 2012 but will now move to Chigwell in a bid to further the team’s ambitions.

Matt Beard’s side finished eighth in the Women’s Super League last season after the campaign was finished prematurely due to the coronavirus pandemic.

And club captain Gilly Flaherty is excited about the move to a new ground, especially when supporters are allowed again.

Speaking to the club website, she said: "The team and I are so excited to play our first game in this fantastic stadium. 

"Without a doubt, this new matchday experience will inspire us to continue to develop and excel, and we can’t wait to have fans there with us, as soon as it is safe to do so."

And women’s team managing director Jack Sullivan added: "The move to Chigwell Construction Stadium is yet another great step in the growth of our women’s team.

"Looking forward to the season ahead, I can’t wait to see the local community getting behind the team and turning out in full force to support, fill the stands in our new home!

"The demand to see women’s football has never been greater and our new matchday home will allow even more of our loyal fans to watch our games live, as well as enjoy an even better matchday experience at this impressive stadium.

"As we strive to become a leading team on the pitch, our continued progress will help our West Ham United women’s team to be a leading figure off the pitch."

The 2020/21 WSL season is set to begin on the weekend of September 5-6.