Millwall and West Ham Rivalry Resumes After 14 Years
UKPulse Sport Desk
Millwall and West Ham are set to meet for the first time in 14 years on Saturday, with the Metropolitan Police granted special powers to manage potential disorder.
- Millwall and West Ham will play each other on Saturday for the first time in 14 years.
- The Metropolitan Police have been granted special powers to address potential violence.
- West Ham have been allocated 1,774 tickets for the match at The Den.
Football rivals Millwall and West Ham are scheduled to face each other on Saturday, marking their first encounter in 14 years. The Metropolitan Police have been granted special powers to manage potential violence surrounding the Championship game.
The rivalry between the two clubs has a history of disorder, including incidents at Upton Park in August 2009 where a man was stabbed and play was briefly suspended due to pitch invasions. In March 2004, police horses were on the pitch at The Den after West Ham fans rioted.
West Ham have been allocated 1,774 tickets for the match. The dedicated walkway from South Bermondsey station to the away end will be used to help keep opposing fans separated. Millwall are currently 10th in the Championship, while West Ham lead the league after a recent 6-0 victory against Wrexham.
Why this matters: The long-standing and often volatile rivalry between these two clubs means their rare meetings are often accompanied by significant police presence and concerns over public order.
What this means for you: If you are attending the match or are in the vicinity of The Den on Saturday, be aware of increased police presence and potential crowd management measures.