Millwall Football Club issued an apology to its supporters club, fan advisory board, and Millwall Lionesses following the announcement that London City Lionesses would play a fixture at The Den. The decision to host the independent Women's Championship side caused significant friction with the Millwall Lionesses, who currently compete in the sixth tier of women's football.
Club officials admitted that the communication regarding the arrangement was poor and failed to consider the historical context of the Millwall Lionesses. According to BBC Sport, the club has now committed to a meeting with representatives from the women's team and fan groups to address these concerns.
Millwall stated that it values the heritage of its own women's side and intends to improve internal consultation processes for future stadium use. The controversy emerged after fans expressed frustration that a rival local team was granted access to the main stadium ahead of their own affiliated women's team. The club has pledged to find ways to better support the Millwall Lionesses moving forward.
