Millwall Football Club: a London-based professional club with a long yo-yo history and a lion-crest
The second-half stoppage at The Den followed a report of alleged racist abuse toward Swansea substitute Ji-sung Eom. Police are investigating, and both clubs say they will cooperate with authorities as the case proceeds. Swansea won 1-0; Millwall condemn the abuse and reaffirm their zero-tolerance policy.
FIFA’s presidency is facing a concerted push to unseat Gianni Infantino. European federations are withdrawing support amid governance concerns, while UEFA and others are seeking a credible challenger ahead of the November deadline to enter the race and the March 18 election in Rabat. Infantino remains publicly committed to leading FIFA through reforms.
A wave of data from the Home Office and football bodies shows rising incidents at matches, with officials arguing current policing funding—with taxpayers shouldering about £70m annually—cannot continue. The debate centers on safety, policing costs, and the future role of clubs in funding security outside stadiums.
The Carabao Cup second round has been drawn, with Chelsea and Tottenham entering the competition alongside other Premier League clubs not in Europe. The draw is sectional (north and south) and ties will be played the week of 24 August. The nine top-flight teams in Europe this season join in the third round.
Two developments in football's landscape are reshaping the sport: a high-stakes Championship season following Spygate revelations and Newport County's season-opening push under Hayden Mullins, as they look to stabilise after a managerial shake-up.
A look at how early-season form across the Championship, League One and League Two is shaping expectations, with Charlton, Swansea, Swansea and Wolves noted for brisk starts and Derby’s ownership saga continuing to unfold.
The Carabao Cup ties see Manchester City and Norwich facing each other after City, the holders, may rest stars. Fleetwood and Liverpool advance to round four, with further ties shaping the fourth-round draw. Everton and Newcastle, Fulham and Palace, and Bournemouth and Villa also progress, setting up a busy slate of matches.
BBC and Guardian reports converge on the long-awaited Dockers Derby as Millwall hosts West Ham at The Den for the first time in nearly 15 years. The match underscores London football’s fierce rivalry, the emotional pull for fans, and the policing measures expected around a high-stakes clash.
Graham Alexander has returned to Preston North End as manager, replacing sacked Paul Heckingbottom. The former player has led Bradford City to top of League One this season and will look to turn Preston's fortunes around after a poor start to the Championship campaign.