Millwall hosts West Ham in first derby clash since 2009
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 3:31 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Millwall welcomes West Ham for their first meeting in nearly 15 years at The Den on Saturday at 12:30 BST. This match, part of a weekend filled with intense rivalries in the Championship, will renew the historical 'Dockers Derby'. With both teams eager to assert dominance, the last encounter ended in a goalless draw. The fixture is notable as Millwall and West Ham have only faced each other seven times in the last 33 years. Following this match, the two will meet again in February at the London Stadium.
- •Millwall and West Ham last met in 2009, ending in a draw.
- •The rivalry, called the 'Dockers Derby', dates back to 1899.
- •The teams have faced each other only seven times in 33 years.
- •Expectations for crowd atmosphere run high due to historical tensions.
- •The return fixture is scheduled for February at the London Stadium.
- 3:31 AMYahoo Sports — Championship rivals brace for renewal of bitter feuds
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Rivalries renewed: The derby clashes back this season
- 1:53 PMBBC Sport — Rivalries renewed: The derby games back this season
"Police are on red alert as the English Championship braces for the renewal of two bitter feuds when Millwall face West Ham and Wolves meet West Brom this weekend.The first league meeting between Wolves and West Brom in five years comes after a 2024 FA Cup tie was scarred by crowd trouble.
"West Ham visit Millwall and Wolves host West Bromwich Albion in the first derby weekend of the Championship season as fierce rivalries are renewed in 2026-27.
"West Ham visit Millwall and Wolves host West Bromwich Albion in the first derby weekend of the Championship season as fierce rivalries are renewed.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 3:31 AMChampionship rivals brace for renewal of bitter feuds
Police are on red alert as the English Championship braces for the renewal of two bitter feuds when Millwall face West Ham and Wolves meet West Brom this weekend.The first league meeting between Wolves and West Brom in five years comes after a 2024 FA Cup tie was scarred by crowd trouble.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 2:01 PMRivalries renewed: The derby clashes back this season
West Ham visit Millwall and Wolves host West Bromwich Albion in the first derby weekend of the Championship season as fierce rivalries are renewed in 2026-27.
- BBC SportSep 17, 2026, 1:53 PMRivalries renewed: The derby games back this season
West Ham visit Millwall and Wolves host West Bromwich Albion in the first derby weekend of the Championship season as fierce rivalries are renewed.
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