Millwall Football Club apologizes for London City’s match at The Den

Millwall have apologized to their supporters club, the Supporters Advisory Board and Millwall Lionesses FC after the London City Lionesses match was scheduled at The Den on Saturday, 21 March (12:00 GMT).

The match between London City and Chelsea was moved forward from Sunday due to the latter’s participation in the Champions League quarter-finals later that week.

With Bromley, where London City normally play, also at home that day, the match was moved to The Den under the Women’s Super League requirement that all clubs have the option of a secondary stadium to use as needed.

However, as London City were created after splitting from Millwall Lionesses in 2019, the club recognized that the arrangement was not welcomed unanimously.

Last week, Millwall Supporters Club responded to the news with a statement on social media, externalHe accused London City of “stealing” Millwall Lionesses’ position in the women’s game and rejected the deal, adding: “Some things are more important and worth more than money!”

With the fixture now confirmed, Millwall Football Club have issued a statement, external For their part, they acknowledged that “more thorough consultation should have taken place” and said they “sincerely apologize for the disruption this has caused.”

They go on to say that they are “very aware” of the history between the Millwall Lionesses and the City of London and understand “the power of feeling”.

While the match will take place as scheduled at The Den, Millwall say they currently have “no plans for further collaboration” with London City and are pledging to reinvest all revenue generated by the club from this match back into Millwall Lionesses.

They are also making renewed commitments to their women’s team, securing one fifth-tier match per season at The Den, enhancing marketing services and establishing a working group between the club, Millwall Lionesses and Millwall Community Trust.

Millwall Supporters Club welcomed the update, externalaccepting the club’s admission that they were wrong not to place them [Millwall Lionesses] center stage in their ideas from the beginning.”

“However, from this has come an opportunity and we will work with our Lionesses and the club to ensure she achieves her full potential,” they added.