Lucas Paqueta has scored four goals in this season's Europa League. He only has three goals in domestic games.

An immediate chance for Freiburg to retake the lead in this tie but Roland Sallai drags his shot wide from the edge of the box.

A fourth corner.

Another corner for West Ham as the noise levels go up at the old Olympic Stadium. Aaron Cresswell's corner is put behind for a third one.

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West Ham top scorer Jarrod Bowen, still chasing a first European goal of the season, has a give and go but flashes his shot well over the bar.

Freiburg fans are bouncing in unison behind the goal West Ham are currently attacking.

The Hammers have a corner after Noah Atubolu tips a cross behind.

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Freiburg are on the attack early doors but can't get the ball into the box.

Remember Uefa binned off away goals a couple of years ago so if Freiburg score, West Ham could still force extra time with two goals.

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BBC Sport at the London Stadium

Not many empty spaces visual at kick-off.

On the basis that not that many of these supporters live in Stratford, that is a fabulous effort from the West Ham fans.

We are under way in a lively London Stadium for this odd kick-off time.

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West Ham have drawn the short straw amongst English clubs in being given an early kick-off time as broadcaster TNT split the four games where the Premier League sides, plus Glasgow Rangers, are at home.

Hammers boss David Moyes is hoping for a decent turn out at the London Stadium even though getting here might prove tricky for some.

West Ham are still expecting an attendance in excess of 50,000, which is not too bad given Freiburg are not one of Germany's heavyweight teams and have already played here once this season.

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BBC Sport at London Stadium

West Ham find themselves in exactly the same position, at the same stage of the same competition, they were in two years ago.

Overturning a single goal deficit against Europa League specialists Sevilla was one of the most momentous days in the history of the Hammers' short tenure at the London Stadium.

Extra-time was needed that night and Moyes know an extra half hour may be required again.

"We first have to ensure we win the game in normal time and then, if necessary, repeat our achievements against Sevilla over an extra 30 minutes," Moyes outlines in his programme notes.

"Freiburg are experienced European campaigners and made this stage of the competition last season before going out to Juventus.

"In no way should they be underestimated."

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BBC Sport at London Stadium

Freiburg's supporters are pretty easy to spot.

They have all turned up in their distinctive white garb.

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England boss Gareth Southgate has left the door open for Kalvin Phillips to come back into the fold for Euro 2024 - but clearly the midfielder's form has to improve.

First of all, he has to force his way into the West Ham starting line-up, which is not straightforward.

Phillips has been named on the bench by manager David Moyes, who has gone with Tomas Soucek and Edson Alvarez in midfield.

Brazilian defender Emerson also misses out, with Moyes not willing to risk the full-back aggravating a muscle injury he sustained in the first-leg last week.

This is West Ham and Freiburg's fourth - and final - Europa League meeting of the season.

West Ham beat the German side twice in the group stages but Michael Gregoritsch's late goal last week gave Freiburg the edge in this last-16 tie.

"It's a big task but we have done it before and hopefully we will do it again," said boss David Moyes.

"We have played Freiburg three times this season now. We have to try and get a victory from it. We all know what the outcome has to be. Whether we win in 90 minutes or whether we win after 120 minutes, we have to do it one way or the other."

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BBC Sport at London Stadium

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West Ham will be looking to reach a third successive European quarter-final when they entertain German side Freiburg in the Europa League last 16 on Thursday.

David Moyes' side are a goal down from the first leg as they bid for more European glory, having won the Conference League last season and reached the Europa League semi-finals in the campaign before.

But it is not just West Ham's season that hinges on the outcome.

It is possible - though highly unlikely - England could have 11 teams in European competition next season. They would be the usual seven spots, plus an extra Champions League place and the winners of all three European competitions (if they finished outside a European position).

But just by taking a European performance spot, the battle for fifth - and eighth - would have renewed meaning.

Read analysis on the situation here.

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West Ham boss David Moyes talking to TNT Sports: "We felt we needed a slight change, we shouldn't have lost there.

"We have beaten them twice and lost once and we need to make sure we beat them three times tonight.

"If we have to take them to extra time and win there, so be it."

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West Ham legend Ray Stewart is having a chat with the stadium announcer.

The London Stadium is nowhere near full less than 15 minutes before kick-off but Stewart is urging those who are here to make some noise.

"You have a big part to play, get behind the boys," said the Scot.

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Chief football news reporter

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It is rare for European games in England to kick-off in the earlier 17:45 GMT slot.

However, with five British sides at home on Thursday evening, it was decided to split them to help domestic broadcaster TNT.

Putting it brutally, West Ham got the earlier slot because - when the choice was made - their game was the least appealing, given Brighton are playing Roma, Aston Villa entertain Ajax and Liverpool - the biggest draw - entertain Sparta Prague.

As it turns out, West Ham's game has the potential to be the most exciting given they start 1-0 down against German side Freiburg at the London Stadium.

David Moyes hopes the stadium is full despite the early start. He is drawing on memories of the epic victory against Sevilla - from the same starting point, at the same stage of the same competition two years ago in his desire for a repeat.