Millwall vs West Ham

Millwall gave their fans plenty to shout about at The Den on 19 September 2026, racing into a two-goal lead against West Ham by half-time. The home crowd sensed something special was on, with the Lions dominant in that opening period and fully deserving of their cushion heading into the break. West Ham had other ideas, though. A much-improved second-half showing saw them claw their way back into it, scoring twice to level things up and leave with a 2-2 draw. It's a result that will frustrate Millwall, who let a commanding position slip, while West Ham will take real encouragement from the fightback. In the context of the Championship table, a point apiece from a game that finished 2-2 probably flatters neither side fully, but West Ham's resilience stood out.

Millwall and West Ham drew 2-2 at The Den, in a game that could easily have finished either way. Neither team could really take control of the ball for long, with Millwall holding 33% possession, close enough to an even split to explain why the game never settled into one side's favour. Both sides had spells on top without ever pulling clear, and the shot count on the day backs up just how tight things were. A draw is rarely the result either team sets out to get, but on this occasion it was a fair reflection of ninety minutes where chances were shared roughly evenly. Below is a closer look at exactly how the numbers from the match broke down.