West Ham United will take a 1-0 advantage to Malta for the second leg of their Europa League qualification tie against Birkirkara, courtesy of a late James Tomkins goal.

West Ham United and Birkirkara are locked at 0-0 after 45 minutes of their second-round Europa League qualifier in East London.

West Ham United field a strong starting lineup for their Europa League second qualification first-leg tie against Birkirkara, while Kevin Nolan captain the Hammers.

Sports Mole looks ahead to the first leg of West Ham United's tie in the second round of Europa League qualifying against Maltese side Birkirkara.