Millwall hosts West Ham in first derby clash since 2009
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 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.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Rivalries 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.
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