About Millwall FC

Millwall FC is a professional football club based in South East London, founded in 1885 as Millwall Rovers. The club originally played on the Isle of Dogs but moved across London in the early 20th century, eventually settling in Bermondsey. Known as “The Lions,” Millwall has built a strong identity rooted in its working-class origins and loyal local support.

Historically, Millwall spent much of its existence moving between the second and third tiers of English football. The club was a founding member of the Southern League, where it enjoyed early success before joining the Football League in 1920. Over the decades, Millwall became known as a resilient, hard-working team, often competing strongly in cup competitions despite not being a consistent top-flight club.

Millwall’s most notable achievements include reaching the FA Cup final in 2004 and qualifying for European competition for the first time that same year. The club also won several lower-division titles and play-off finals, earning a reputation as a competitive “yo-yo club.” It has a long-standing rivalry with West Ham United, and its supporters are famously associated with the chant “No one likes us, we don’t care,” reflecting the club’s defiant identity.