Millwall v West Ham: Met to flood south London with 400 police in riot gear amid fears of fan violence

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Cecil, N. (2026, September 17). Millwall v West Ham: Met to flood south London with 400 police in riot gear amid fears of fan violence. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/west-ham-millwall-fc-derby-met-police-officers-riot-gear-fans-violence-b1297375.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-17 · by Nicholas Cecil

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For an upcoming football match between Millwall and West Ham in south London, 400 police officers in riot gear are being deployed due to past incidents of fan violence. Previous confrontations have included a stabbing and multiple pitch invasions by rival fans, prompting authorities to enforce the Sporting Events Act 1985 prohibiting entry to grounds while intoxicated. The clubs will direct supporters to use specific train stations to minimize contact between opposing groups before the match.

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On September 19, West Ham United faced Millwall FC in a highly anticipated Championship match after a 14-year hiatus. To prevent potential violence, 400 police officers were deployed around South Bermondsey station, which was designated as the main entry point for away fans. False messages suggesting South Bermondsey would be closed were circulating online to divert fans and potentially stir trouble.

The Metropolitan Police enforced special measures including a Section 60 order allowing enhanced stop-and-search powers without reasonable suspicion, aimed at maintaining safety during the match. Both clubs advised supporters to use specific transport routes to keep rival fan groups apart. West Ham reiterated its commitment to zero-tolerance for discriminatory behavior and emphasized that fans would face serious consequences if they violated this policy.

Despite these precautions, there were six arrests reported by police before and after the game. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with no immediate reports of on-field violence or major disruptions.

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Championship Millwall South Bermondsey West Ham the Sporting Events Act 1985

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South Bermondsey GPE · 4× West Ham ORG · 2× Championship ORG · 1× London GPE · 1× Millwall ORG · 1×

Narrative

“South Bermondsey is served by regular trains from London Bridge, with the journey taking only a few minutes. “Supporters travelling from other parts of London or further afield can use London Bridge as a connecting point before taking a train to South Bermondsey.”

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-17

🔮 They will all be trained to deal with public disorder. “We want fans to enjoy the match safely and have worked with both clubs to help this happen.

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Millwall v West Ham: Met to flood south London with 400 police in riot gear amid fears of fan violence · assertive framing

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They will all be trained to deal with public disorder. “We want fans to enjoy the match safely and have worked with both clubs to help this happen. asserted

this → train → clubs

“As with any fixture, the Sporting Events Act 1985 is in place, which means entering or attempting to enter a ground while intoxicated is strictly prohibited. asserted

entering → mean → ground

Rival fans will be told to use specific Tube and rail stations on Saturday in an attempt to keep supporters of the two clubs apart. asserted

fans → tell → clubs

Violence has erupted at past games between Millwall and West Ham. asserted

Violence → erupt → Millwall

One man was stabbed and the match itself was interrupted on three occasions by fans invading the pitch. asserted

match → stab → pitch

Read More The match is the first league meeting between the two clubs since February 2012, when West Ham won 2-1 in the Championship. asserted

Ham → read → Championship

“Away supporters travelling to The Den should use South Bermondsey station, which is the designated station for visiting supporters on matchday,” the club explained. asserted

club → travel → matchday

Supporters → serve → Bermondsey

The club added: “From South Bermondsey, a walkway will take supporters directly to and from the away turnstiles. asserted

walkway → add → turnstiles

“Please note that away supporters using other local stations will be turned away and directed to South Bermondsey station.” asserted

supporters → note → station

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