Millwall and West Ham Renew Historic London Football Rivalry
· Sports · BBC Sport
Millwall and West Ham are set to face each other at The Den in a high-profile fixture this weekend. The encounter marks the renewal of one of English football's most intense and hostile rivalries after an absence of almost 15 years. Forged in London's shipyards as the Dockers Derby, the two clubs have met 60 times since 1899, but only seven of those matches have taken place in the past 33 years. The fixture has a history of trouble both on and off the pitch, most notably during a 2009 cup encounter. This weekend's match comes as promotion and relegation movements in the Championship have brought the two sides back together.
Why it matters
Fans of both clubs and Championship followers face a high-stakes fixture that carries a history of security challenges and intense local passion.
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