Millwall and West Ham to meet in historic 100th derby clash

Millwall and West Ham United will renew their fierce rivalry on Saturday in the 100th competitive meeting between the two London clubs, ending a 14-year absence from the fixture. The Dockers Derby takes place at The Den on September 19, 2026, with kickoff at 12:30 p.m. BST. This match marks the first time the teams have faced each other since February 2012, when West Ham won 2-1 at Upton Park. The long gap is due to the clubs being in different divisions, with West Ham relegated from the Premier League last season, returning to the Championship for the first time since 2011-12. Security will be heightened for the occasion, with approximately 400 Metropolitan Police officers deployed, roughly four times the usual number for a Championship game at The Den. Live facial recognition technology will also be used to monitor the crowd, reflecting concerns over historical crowd trouble associated with the rivalry. Both teams enter the match with injury concerns. Millwall manager Alex Neil has a depleted squad, with several players doubtful after recent fixtures, forcing the involvement of academy players.