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West Ham’s late comeback draws 2-2 at Millwall

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 10:37 AM UTC · How we work

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West Ham Draws Millwall

Millwall and West Ham drew 2-2 at The Den on 19 September 2026.
Millwall led 2-0 in the first half via Caleb Taylor and Camiel Neghli.
West Ham equalised through Mohamadou Kanté and Konstantinos Mavropanos in the second half.
Mohamadou Kanté was shown a red card in the 89th minute for fouling Kyrell Lisbie.
London Metropolitan Police deployed about 400 officers and a Section 35 dispersal order; no arrests before kickoff.

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Danny Dyer Researches Millwall

Danny Dyer, 49, attended Millwall matches for research on the 2025 film Marching Powder.
He described the Millwall atmosphere as horrendous during his visits.
He said collaborating with rival fans can produce ‘magic’ despite deep-seated hatred.
He counts director Nick Love among his Millwall friends.
His daughter Dani is married to West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen.

History

Historical Context

The Heysel Stadium disaster on 29 May 1985, where 39 spectators died after a crowd crush, reshaped English football security. UEFA imposed a five-year ban on English clubs, while the British Home Office allocated 400 police officers to oversee subsequent high-risk fixtures. Similarly, the 19 September 2026 Millwall-West Ham clash prompted London Metropolitan Police to deploy roughly 400 officers and issue a Section 35 dispersal order. These precedents force clubs like Millwall and West Ham to balance intense rivalries with stringent crowd-control measures, influencing future policing policies.

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West Ham Draws Millwall

Millwall and West Ham drew 2-2 at The Den on 19 September 2026.
Millwall led 2-0 in the first half via Caleb Taylor and Camiel Neghli.
West Ham equalised through Mohamadou Kanté and Konstantinos Mavropanos in the second half.
Mohamadou Kanté was shown a red card in the 89th minute for fouling Kyrell Lisbie.
London Metropolitan Police deployed about 400 officers and a Section 35 dispersal order; no arrests before kickoff.

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