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Met Police deploy large force for Millwall vs West Ham rivalry match

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:42 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Met Police deploy large force for Millwall vs West Ham rivalry match

Summary

Millwall hosts West Ham for the first time in 14 years on Saturday at The Den. The Metropolitan Police are planning a significant operation with around 400 officers, nearly four times the typical presence for similar matches, as concerns regarding fan violence have arisen. A Section 35 dispersal order is in place to allow police to remove anyone causing disorder within a designated area that spans almost five miles. Both clubs are collaborating with law enforcement to ensure a safe environment for fans attending the match.

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By the Numbers

•Match scheduled for September 19 at 12:30hrs.
•Previous meetings have seen significant fan unrest.
•West Ham instructed to use South Bermondsey station for safety.
•Last encounter ended with West Ham winning 2-1 in 2012.

Latest Updates

4:42 PMYahoo Sports — Millwall and West Ham arrest update after 400 police officers deployed to heated London derby
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7:41 AMYahoo Sports — Met Police granted special power for Millwall vs West Ham amid fears of fan violence

What they're saying

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The Metropolitan Police in London have activated a maximum-security protocol for the derby between Millwall and West Ham. Faced with the threat of serious clashes between both sets of fans, the author...
— Yahoo Sports

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The Met Police threw a “ring of steel” at The Den on Saturday, to ensure there was no repeat of the violence which has marred this fixture in previous seasons
— Yahoo Sports