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Millwall vs West Ham: 100th Dockers Derby After 14-Year Wait

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One of football's fiercest rivalries returns as Millwall host West Ham in the 100th 'Dockers derby' at the Den on Saturday at 12.30pm, live on Sky Sports. The London clubs haven't met since February 2012, a 14-year gap that has only intensified anticipation for this Championship showdown.

West Ham, relegated from the Premier League last season, enter as favourites under Nuno Espirito Santo. The Hammers have scored 16 goals in their past four league wins, with captain Jarrod Bowen contributing four goals and two assists. Millwall, beaten in last season's play-offs, face a severe injury crisis with double-figures in the treatment room. The Lions have conceded 13 goals in their past five league games, managing only one clean sheet.

History favours the hosts: Millwall hold a narrow winning record across 99 previous meetings, and West Ham haven't won at the Den since December 1988. Millwall fans recall a 4-1 victory in March 2004. However, red cards in three of the past six encounters highlight the fixture's volatility. Both sets of supporters will create a charged atmosphere for this historic 100th chapter.