Hammers fight back for 2-2 derby draw at Millwall — SkimNews
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- West Ham fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Millwall in the first Dockers derby in 14 years, retaining top spot in the Championship but still without an away win at the Den since 1988.
- Millwall led through Caleb Taylor (16th minute) and Camiel Neghli (45+1), both goals converted from Lyndon Dykes' long throws as the Lions overwhelmed West Ham in the first half.
- Mohamadou Kante, introduced at half-time as a double change, arrowed a 25-yard shot into the bottom corner in the 74th minute to launch the comeback.
- Konstantinos Mavropanos headed in Manor Solomon's cross from a short corner at the back post in the 80th minute to level the score at 2-2.
- Kante was then sent off in the 89th minute for bringing down Kyrell Lisbie through on goal — the fourth red card in the past seven meetings between the rivals.
- Lyndon Dykes blasted a stoppage-time half-volley over the bar from inside the box, missing a last-gasp chance to clinch the win for Millwall.
Why it matters: The point keeps West Ham top of the Championship but costs them Kante through suspension for the next fixture, while Millwall miss a statement win over their arch-rivals — and the 37-year wait for a West Ham victory at the Den goes on.
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