The new stand has received an interim safety certificate which enables, subject to the signing off of an operational plan, a structural seating report and a final clean-up process, the Bobbers to operate at 75 per cent capacity for this fixture.

The second round tie with the Gills will therefore be used as a test event in this area of the stadium. Tickets cannot be made available for supporter consumption for a test event, so tickets in the Bobbers for Tuesday's game will be distributed free to displaced hospitality guests, members of the local community affected by the redevelopment works in and around Kenilworth Road, contractors and staff.

“The cup tie and test event in the Bobbers represents a significant landmark in the development of this side of Kenilworth Road ahead of the planning for our first home game in the Premier League next week,” said Hatters CEO Gary Sweet.

“Given the huge demands and the time and space constraints placed under us, we appreciate supporters’ patience in waiting for information. However further, detailed, information regarding all of the new additions and changes at Kenilworth Road that awaits them will be communicated ahead of the West Ham fixture.”