South London derby


South London derby is the name given to a football derby contested by any two of Charlton Athletic, Crystal Palace, Millwall and AFC Wimbledon, the four professional Football Association clubs in South London, England. It is sometimes more specifically called the South East London derby when played between Charlton and Millwall. The close geographical proximity of all the teams contributes significantly to the rivalries.
Charlton and Millwall are located in South East London, with Millwall's The Den and Charlton's The Valley being less than four miles apart. Crystal Palace are based further south in the suburb of Selhurst, their stadium Selhurst Park being six miles from The Den and eight from The Valley. From 2020 Wimbledon will be based at the new Plough Lane in Merton, which is five miles west of Selhurst Park, eight from The Den and seven and a half from The Valley. According to a 2013 fan survey on football rivalries, Charlton considers their main rival to be Crystal Palace, with Millwall being their second biggest rival. Millwall's main rivalry is with East London club West Ham United, with Palace placed second and Charlton third. Crystal Palace fans consider their main rival to be Brighton, with Millwall second and Charlton third. AFC Wimbledon's main rivalry is with Milton Keynes Dons, with their fans considering Crystal Palace their second biggest rival.
Millwall was founded in 1885, with Palace and Charlton both founded twenty-years later in 1905. The earliest fixture between two of the teams was in 1906 when Crystal Palace and Millwall first met in the Southern League. The two teams have contested the most games, over 130 derbies. Palace and Millwall both entered the Football League in the 1920–21 season. Charlton joined the next year in the 1921–22 season, playing in the same division as Palace and Millwall for the first time. Wimbledon were founded in 1889 and spent the majority of their history as an amateur club, until joining the Football League in the 1977–78 season. In 2003 Wimbledon were relocated to Milton Keynes and reformed as Milton Keynes Dons. In 2002, a new club founded by supporters against this move, AFC Wimbledon, won a rapid succession of non-League promotions to gain Football League status nine years later. AFC Wimbledon played their first derby in 2009, an FA Cup game against Millwall.
Millwall hold a winning record over all three South London teams, Charlton has a losing record against all three clubs, AFC Wimbledon and Crystal Palace both have winning records against Charlton but have yet to play a game against each other. As of the 2020–21 season, Crystal Palace play in the Premier League, Millwall play in the Championship, and Charlton and AFC Wimbledon both play in League One.

History

Early rivalries

Millwall were founded in 1885, some 20 years before Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace, who were both founded in 1905. Soon after Crystal Palace were formed, they joined the Southern Football League, of which Millwall were founding members. The two teams played against each other for ten seasons in this league. The first contested competitive game between the sides was played on 17 November 1906, with Palace winning 3–0 although the fixture was not yet a South London derby – Millwall were based in East London until 1910. Up until that point the most successful team based in South London was Woolwich Arsenal, who were the first Southern member elected to the Football League in 1893.
Charlton Athletic's early years were somewhat hindered by the presence of Woolwich Arsenal, who were the closest team in locality and were well supported. Charlton spent the first years of their history playing in non-professional leagues and did not play either Palace or Millwall. Eventually, Woolwich Arsenal moved to North London, losing the 'Woolwich' from their name, in 1913. The same year Charlton adopted senior status. They became a professional team in 1920, joining the Southern League. Both Millwall and Crystal Palace joined the Football League in the 1920–21 season, playing in the Third Division, while Charlton Athletic joined the year after for the 1921–22 season, finally competing at the same level as both their South London neighbours. Wimbledon became a Football League club five decades later in the 1977–78 season, playing their first South London derby against Millwall in 1980.

All in the same league

There have been two occasions where all four South London teams have played in the same league together. In the 1985–86 season, Charlton Athletic, Crystal Palace, Millwall and Wimbledon all competed in the Second Division. Charlton finished 2nd and Wimbledon 3rd, both being automatically promoted. Palace finished 5th and Millwall 9th. The 1989–90 season signifies the only time all four teams competed in the First Division together, the top tier of English football. Wimbledon finished the season 8th, Palace 15th and Charlton and Millwall were relegated, finishing 19th and 20th respectively.

Ground sharing

During World War II Millwall's ground The Den was severely damaged by a German bomb and a fire destroyed a stand a few days later. For a brief time the club was invited by their neighbours to play their games at The Valley and Selhurst Park. In 1984 Charlton went into administration. The club were forced to leave The Valley just after the start of the 1985–86 season after its safety was criticised by league officials. The club began a groundshare with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, which lasted for six years until 1991. After another year groundsharing at West Ham United's Upton Park, Charlton moved back into The Valley in 1992. Wimbledon groundshared at Selhurst Park from 1991 until their relocation to Milton Keynes in 2003. The campaign of Wimbledon's fans against the relocation led to the formation of AFC Wimbledon.

Notable matches

Charlton and AFC Wimbledon first met in 2016, after Wimbledon were promoted via the League Two playoffs and Charlton were relegated from the Championship. Wimbledon won their first ever meeting at The Valley 2–1. Charlton won only one of their first six meetings, with Wimbledon knocking Charlton out of the FA Cup in 2017 and Football League Trophy on penalties in 2018. Charlton completed the double over their local rivals in the 2018–19 season.

By competition

CompetitionPlayedCharlton winsDrawnAFC Wimbledon winsCharlton goalsAFC Wimbledon goals
Football League631275
FA Cup100113
Football League Trophy100122
Total83141010

Full list of results

DateScoreWinnerCompetitionVenueAttendanceNotes
17 September 20161–2AFC WimbledonLeague OneThe Valley11,927First ever league meeting, first Wimbledon win in a South London derby.
11 February 20171–1DrawLeague OneKingsmeadow4,595
28 October 20171–0CharltonLeague OneThe Valley12,575First South London derby win in 15 games.
3 December 20173–1AFC WimbledonFA CupKingsmeadow3,270Second round.
12 April 20181–0AFC WimbledonLeague OneKingsmeadow4,457
4 September 20182–2AFC WimbledonFootball League TrophyThe Valley1,244Group stage, Wimbledon won 4–2 on penalties.
15 December 20182–0CharltonLeague OneThe Valley10,691
23 February 20191–2CharltonLeague OneKingsmeadow4,532League double

Charlton Athletic v Crystal Palace

Charlton and Crystal Palace first met in 1925 in the Third Division, with the match ending in a 1–1 draw. Palace dominated their first 20 meetings, winning 13, and losing only four. Palace have completed the league double over Charlton six times, in 1926–27, 1927–28, 1964–65, 1968–69, 1989–90, and 2012–13. Charlton have done it twice, in 1999–2000 and 2007–08. Palace's longest unbeaten run in the fixture is nine games between 1993–96, where they won six and drew three, including knocking their rivals out of the 1996 First Division Play-offs. Charlton's best unbeaten run is four games twice, between 1982–83 and 2004–08.

By competition

CompetitionPlayedCharlton winsDrawnPalace winsCharlton goalsPalace goals
Football League561713265578
FA Cup211020
League Cup6015513
Anglo-Italian Cup110041
Full Members Cup100102
Football League play-offs200213
Total681915346797

This table only includes competitive first team games, excluding all pre-season games, friendlies, abandoned matches, testimonials and games played during World War I & II.

Full list of results

DateScoreWinnerCompetitionVenueAttendanceNotes
14 November 19251–1DrawThird Division The ValleyFirst competitive game.
27 March 19264–1PalaceThird Division Selhurst ParkFirst Palace win.
4 September 19261–2PalaceThird Division The ValleyFirst Palace away win.
22 January 19272–1PalaceThird Division Selhurst ParkLeague double
5 November 19275–0PalaceThird Division Selhurst ParkBiggest winning margin for Palace.
17 March 19280–4PalaceThird Division The ValleyLeague double
20 October 19280–2CharltonThird Division Selhurst ParkFirst Charlton win
2 March 19291–3PalaceThird Division The Valley
23 September 19334–2CharltonThird Division The Valley
1 February 19341–0PalaceThird Division Selhurst Park
6 October 19342–2DrawThird Division The Valley
16 February 19351–2CharltonThird Division Selhurst Park
15 September 19641–2PalaceSecond DivisionThe Valley
30 September 19643–1PalaceSecond DivisionSelhurst ParkLeague double
2 October 19652–0PalaceSecond DivisionSelhurst Park
26 March 19661–0CharltonSecond DivisionThe Valley
10 September 19661–1DrawSecond DivisionThe Valley
14 January 19671–0PalaceSecond DivisionSelhurst Park
9 September 19673–0PalaceSecond DivisionSelhurst Park
5 March 19680–1PalaceSecond DivisionThe ValleyLeague double
31 August 19683–3DrawSecond DivisionSelhurst Park
4 January 19690–0DrawFA CupThe ValleyThird round.
8 January 19690–2CharltonFA CupSelhurst ParkThird round replay
22 March 19691–1DrawSecond DivisionThe Valley
30 November 19742–1PalaceThird DivisionSelhurst Park
17 January 19751–0CharltonThird DivisionThe Valley
29 October 19771–1DrawSecond DivisionSelhurst Park
24 March 19781–0CharltonSecond DivisionThe Valley
27 March 19791–1DrawSecond DivisionThe Valley
17 April 19791–0PalaceSecond DivisionSelhurst Park
12 September 19812–0PalaceSecond DivisionSelhurst Park14,227
6 February 19822–1CharltonSecond DivisionThe Valley9,072
27 December 19821–1DrawSecond DivisionSelhurst Park17,996
4 April 19832–1CharltonSecond DivisionThe Valley7,836
27 December 19831–0CharltonSecond DivisionThe Valley10,224
23 April 19842–0PalaceSecond DivisionSelhurst Park7,818
26 December 19842–1PalaceSecond DivisionSelhurst Park9,540
6 April 19851–1DrawSecond DivisionThe Valley6,131
20 August 19851–2PalaceLeague CupThe ValleyFirst round, 1st leg
3 September 19851–1DrawLeague CupSelhurst ParkFirst round, 2nd leg. Palace win 3–1 on aggregate.
7 September 19853–1CharltonSecond DivisionThe Valley6,637Last game at The Valley between the sides until 1993.
11 January 19862–1PalaceSecond DivisionSelhurst Park11,521
16 December 19891–2PalaceFirst DivisionSelhurst Park15,763First 'home' game against Palace since Charlton began groundsharing at Selhurst Park.
19 December 19892–0PalaceFull Members' CupSelhurst Park6,621Third round.
21 April 19902–0PalaceFirst DivisionSelhurst Park15,276League double
7 September 19934–1CharltonAnglo-Italian CupThe Valley3,868Qualifying round. First game at The Valley between the sides since Charlton returned in 1992.
21 September 19933–1PalaceLeague CupSelhurst Park9,615Second round, 1st leg.
26 September 19930–0DrawDivision OneThe Valley7,947
5 October 19930–1PalaceLeague CupThe Valley5,224Second round, 2nd leg. Palace win 4–1 on aggregate.
20 March 19942–0PalaceDivision OneSelhurst Park14,408Fifth game of the season between the teams
26 August 19951–1DrawDivision OneSelhurst Park14,092
4 February 19960–0DrawDivision OneThe Valley13,535
12 May 19961–2PalaceFootball League play-offsThe Valley14,618Semi-final, 1st leg
15 May 19961–0PalaceFootball League play-offsSelhurst Park22,880Semi-final, 2nd leg. Palace win 3–1 on aggregate.
21 December 19961–0PalaceDivision OneSelhurst Park17,401Palace nine games unbeaten
8 March 19972–1CharltonDivision OneThe Valley14,816
26 December 19992–1CharltonDivision OneThe Valley20,043
25 March 20000–1CharltonDivision OneSelhurst Park22,577League double. First Charlton win at Selhurst Park since 1969.
27 October 20041–2PalaceLeague CupThe Valley19,030Third round.
5 December 20040–1CharltonPremier LeagueSelhurst Park20,705First Premier League meeting between the two sides.
15 May 20052–2DrawPremier LeagueThe Valley26,870
1 September 20070–1CharltonChampionshipSelhurst Park18,556
8 February 20082–0CharltonChampionshipThe Valley26,202League double. Charlton seven league games unbeaten
30 September 20081–0PalaceChampionshipSelhurst Park16,358
27 January 20091–0CharltonChampionshipThe Valley20,627
14 September 20120–1PalaceChampionshipThe Valley21,730
2 February 20132–1PalaceChampionshipSelhurst Park17,945League double
23 September 20154–1PalaceLeague CupSelhurst Park16,576Third round, Dwight Gayle scored a 27-minute hat-trick.

Charlton Athletic v Millwall

The teams first met in 1921, with Charlton winning at The Den 1–0. They won the return fixture at The Valley 2–1, completing the first Football League double over their local rivals. Millwall hold the record for the longest unbeaten run between the teams at 14 games. Between 1922–1930, the Lions won eight and drew six. Charlton's longest unbeaten run against Millwall is six games, between 1934–1968 they won three and drew three. The longest period the clubs have gone without playing each other is 31 years, due to being in different leagues. Millwall also have a run of 12 games unbeaten between 1979–1992, where they won six and drew six. Millwall have completed a League double over Charlton ten times compared to Charlton's three. Millwall have the most wins in a row in the derby with five. Charlton has won two games in a row. The teams didn't play each other for 13 years, competing in different leagues between the 1996–97 and 2008–09 seasons. Millwall are currently on a twelve-game unbeaten streak against Charlton, with seven wins and five draws spanning 24 years. Many Millwall fans do not consider Charlton a serious rival due to the one-sided nature of the contest. The Lions have won 37 of the 74 league fixtures between the teams spanning 99 years, with the Addicks only winning 11 games. in December, 2016.

By competition

CompetitionPlayedCharlton winsDrawnMillwall winsCharlton goalsMillwall goals
Football League7411263765119
Anglo-Italian Cup211043
Sub-total7612273769122
Kent FA Challenge Cup finals189543631
London Challenge Cup110010
Football League Jubilee Fund211021
London PFA Charity Fund521275
Total102253443115159

This table only includes competitive first-team games, excluding all pre-season games, friendlies, abandoned matches, testimonials and games played during the First and Second World Wars.

Full list of results

DateScoreWinnerCompetitionVenueAttendanceNotes
31 December 19210–1CharltonThird Division The Den25,000First competitive game, first Charlton win.
14 January 19222–1CharltonThird Division The Valley18,000League double
4 November 19221–1DrawThird Division The Den25,000
11 November 19220–2MillwallThird Division The Valley18,000First Millwall win.
22 September 19230–1MillwallThird Division The Valley15,000
29 September 19231–0MillwallThird Division The Den14,000League double
10 April 19250–2MillwallThird Division The Valley25,000
13 April 19251–0MillwallThird Division The Den12,000League double
3 October 19251–1DrawThird Division The Den25,337
13 February 19261–4MillwallThird Division The Valley22,000
25 September 19263–0MillwallThird Division The Den20,239
12 February 19271–1DrawThird Division The Valley20,000
8 October 19271–1DrawThird Division The Valley27,212
18 February 19285–0MillwallThird Division The Den25,498
5 October 19291–1DrawSecond DivisionThe Den32,218
8 February 19301–1DrawSecond DivisionThe Valley35,000Highest attendance, Millwall 14 games unbeaten
6 September 19302–0CharltonSecond DivisionThe Valley22,000
3 January 19316–0MillwallSecond DivisionThe Den14,687Largest winning margin in a South London derby.
10 October 19311–3MillwallSecond DivisionThe Valley25,000
20 February 19321–0MillwallSecond DivisionThe Den17,381League double
12 November 19322–1MillwallSecond DivisionThe Den13,908
25 March 19331–4MillwallSecond DivisionThe Valley33,000League double
29 September 19343–1CharltonThird Division The Valley25,725
9 February 19351–3CharltonThird Division The Den29,263Football League double
27 August 19660–0DrawSecond DivisionThe Den20,364First game in 31 years, longest period without meeting.
31 December 19660–0DrawSecond DivisionThe Valley29,529
2 September 19670–0DrawSecond DivisionThe Den18,240
6 January 19681–0CharltonSecond DivisionThe Valley24,092Charlton six games unbeaten, their longest streak.
10 August 19683–4MillwallSecond DivisionThe Valley27,504First win in the fixture for 35 years.
1 March 19693–2MillwallSecond DivisionThe Den23,011League double
16 August 19691–1DrawSecond DivisionThe Den20,451
7 October 19692–2DrawSecond DivisionThe Valley21,718
5 September 19701–3MillwallSecond DivisionThe Valley15,867
27 March 19712–0MillwallSecond DivisionThe Den13,399League double
30 August 19712–1MillwallSecond DivisionThe Den18,588
25 April 19720–2MillwallSecond DivisionThe Valley26,582Derek Possee scores 8th goal against Charlton, League double
27 December 19761–1DrawSecond DivisionThe Den20,914
8 April 19773–2CharltonSecond DivisionThe Valley16,481
24 September 19771–1DrawSecond DivisionThe Den13,309
28 February 19780–2MillwallSecond DivisionThe Valley15,671
28 October 19780–2CharltonSecond DivisionThe Den10,054First win at The Den for 43 years.
10 March 19792–4MillwallSecond DivisionThe Valley9,908
6 September 19802–0MillwallThird DivisionThe Den6,895Lowest league attendance recorded.
17 March 19810–0DrawThird DivisionThe Valley12,700
29 March 19862–2DrawSecond DivisionThe Den20,451
15 April 19863–3DrawSecond DivisionSelhurst Park21,718Charlton were groundsharing with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
10 September 19880–3MillwallFirst DivisionSelhurst Park13,735First meeting between the teams in the top flight.
2 January 19891–0MillwallFirst DivisionThe Den17,025League double
22 August 19892–2DrawFirst DivisionThe Den14,806
8 December 19891–1DrawFirst DivisionSelhurst Park11,017
22 September 19900–0DrawSecond DivisionSelhurst Park10,970Keith Stevens was sent-off.
10 April 19913–1MillwallSecond DivisionThe Den15,382Sheringham scores a hat-trick, taking his tally to 5 goals in the derby.
26 February 19921–0MillwallSecond DivisionThe Den12,882Millwall 12 games unbeaten
7 March 19921–0CharltonSecond DivisionUpton Park8,177Charlton were groundsharing with West Ham at Upton Park.
2 September 19921–2CharltonAnglo-Italian CupThe Den3,975Lowest attendance recorded, first cup tie between the sides. 90th minute winner by Alan Pardew.
18 October 19920–2MillwallDivision OneUpton Park7,527First and only Football League win at Upton Park for Millwall.
25 April 19931–0MillwallDivision OneThe Den10,159Last derby at The Old Den, league double.
1 September 19932–2DrawAnglo-Italian CupThe Den4,003First game between the teams at The New Den.
11 September 19930–0DrawDivision OneThe Valley8,413First derby at The Valley since Charlton returned home. Alex Rae sent-off.
15 March 19942–1MillwallDivision OneThe Den13,320
1 January 19951–1DrawDivision OneThe Valley10,655
8 April 19953–1MillwallDivision OneThe Den9,506
5 December 19950–2CharltonDivision OneThe Den11,350Lee Bowyer and Keith Stevens were sent-off in the snow.
9 March 19962–0CharltonDivision OneThe Valley12,204League double.
19 December 20094–4DrawLeague OneThe Valley19,105Highest ever scoring game in the fixture. Jimmy Abdou was sent-off.
13 March 20104–0MillwallLeague OneThe Den17,632
1 December 20120–0DrawChampionshipThe Den18,013
16 March 20130–2MillwallChampionshipThe Valley18,514
13 September 20130–1MillwallChampionshipThe Valley15,917
15 March 20140–0DrawChampionshipThe Den16,102
22 November 20140–0DrawChampionshipThe Valley16,102
8 April 20152–1MillwallChampionshipThe Den15,917Chris Solly was sent-off. 87th minute winner by Jos Hooiveld.
21 December 20163–1MillwallLeague OneThe Den14,395Morison scores his 5th and 6th goals against Charlton in the derby.
14 January 20170–0DrawLeague OneThe Valley15,315Jorge Teixeira was sent-off.
9 November 20192–1MillwallChampionshipThe Den17,10991st minute winner by Matt Smith.
3 July 20200–1MillwallChampionshipThe Valley0League double. Millwall 12 games unbeaten. Game was re-arranged from 4 April due to Coronavirus pandemic. Game was played behind closed doors.

Crystal Palace v Millwall

The first meeting between the sides was in 1906 in the Southern League, when Millwall Athletic were still an East London side. Palace won the game 3–0 at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. Millwall moved south of the river in 1910 and the first true South London derby between the teams was held on 31 October 1910. It was a London PFA Charity Fund game, which Palace won 3–0 and was just Millwall's second game at their new ground, The Den. The first derby contested in The Football League was on 15 January 1921. Palace won the Third Division game 1–0. They also won the reverse fixture which was held a week later; 3–2, to complete the first Football League double over their South London neighbours. Palace have completed a Football League double over Millwall seven times Millwall have completed a Football League double over Palace six times Palace's longest unbeaten streak is seven games, they won six and drew one game against Millwall between 1986–1993. Millwall's longest unbeaten streak against Palace is 19 games, between 1950–1958 they won 11 and drew 8 games.

By competition

CompetitionPlayedPalace winsDrawnMillwall winsPalace goalsMillwall goals
Football League86262634106126
FA Cup102441116
Football League Trophy100103
Anglo-Italian Cup110030
Sub-total98293039120145
Southern Football League2012352811
Western Football League200235
London Challenge Cup110043
London PFA Charity Fund310254
Kent FA Challenge Cup finals101011
Kent Senior Shield512274
Southern Floodlight Cup211043
Total132453750172176

Full list of results

DateScoreWinnerCompetitionVenueAttendanceNotes
15 January 19210–1PalaceThe Den20,000First Football League game between the sides.
22 January 19213–2PalaceThird Division The Nest18,000League double
28 January 19220–0DrawFA CupThe Nest25,000Second round.
1 February 19222–0MillwallFA CupThe Den35,800Second round replay.
29 August 19251–2MillwallThird Division 20,000First South London derby held at Selhurst Park.
2 January 19261–0MillwallThird Division The Den18,126League double
18 December 19261–0MillwallThird Division The Den15,445
7 May 19271–6MillwallThird Division Selhurst Park15,000Biggest winning margin for Millwall, league double
15 October 19270–4MillwallThird Division Selhurst Park25,000Six wins in a row
25 February 19281–1DrawThird Division The Den27,736Second round.
26 January 19290–0DrawFA CupThe Den40,460Fourth round, highest attendance in a South London derby.
30 January 19295–3PalaceFA CupSelhurst Park26,406Highest-scoring game between the sides, Fourth round replay.
10 November 19341–1DrawThird Division Selhurst Park11,000
23 March 19353–2MillwallThird Division The Den9,630
2 November 19355–0PalaceThird Division Selhurst Park20,000Biggest winning margin for Crystal Palace.
18 April 19364–0MillwallThird Division The Den14,498
5 December 19363–0MillwallThird Division The Den19,063
14 April 19371–0PalaceThird Division Selhurst Park7,000
4 September 19372–2DrawThird Division The Den25,894
15 January 19380–0DrawThird Division Selhurst Park22,000
28 August 19481–1DrawThird Division Selhurst Park30,500
1 January 19491–0MillwallThird Division The Den19,484
8 October 19492–3PalaceThird Division The Den30,005
25 February 19501–0PalaceThird Division Selhurst Park30,300League double
16 September 19501–0MillwallThird Division The Den29,768
25 November 19501–4MillwallFA CupSelhurst Park14,817First round.
20 January 19511–1DrawThird Division Selhurst Park23,354
1 September 19513–1MillwallThird Division The Den22,386
29 December 19511–1DrawThird Division Selhurst Park20,752
6 September 19520–0DrawThird Division The Den25,886
17 January 19530–1MillwallThird Division Selhurst Park24,924
5 September 19532–2DrawThird Division The Den21,952
16 January 19542–3MillwallThird Division Selhurst Park16,106
30 October 19545–2MillwallThird Division The Den19,385
19 March 19551–1DrawThird Division Selhurst Park13,645
3 September 19551–1DrawThird Division The Den16,454
31 December 19552–2DrawThird Division Selhurst Park12,248
2–2DrawThird Division Selhurst Park16,112
5 January 19572–0MillwallFA CupThe Den26,790Third round.
19 January 19573–0MillwallThird Division The Den16,145
28 August 19570–1MillwallThird Division Selhurst Park22,680
2 September 19573–0MillwallThird Division The Den19,770League double
4 October 19582–1MillwallFourth DivisionThe Den19,190Millwall 19 games unbeaten.
21 February 19594–0PalaceFourth DivisionSelhurst Park15,365
28 October 19591–2MillwallFourth DivisionSelhurst Park27,929
12 December 19591–0MillwallFourth DivisionThe Den17,136League double
31 March 19610–2MillwallFourth DivisionSelhurst Park37,774Highest ever attendance in the fourth tier of the Football League.
3 April 19610–2PalaceFourth DivisionThe Den15,503
26 December 19623–0PalaceThird DivisionSelhurst Park20,411
1 April 19631–1DrawThird DivisionThe Den21,586
12 October 19632–1PalaceThird DivisionThe Den25,056
22 February 19640–1PalaceThird DivisionSelhurst Park19,239League double
15 October 19661–1DrawSecond DivisionThe Den28,644
25 March 19671–2MillwallSecond DivisionSelhurst Park30,845
18 November 19672–2DrawSecond DivisionSelhurst Park30,304
13 April 19685–1MillwallSecond DivisionThe Den14,782
23 November 19680–2PalaceSecond DivisionThe Den27,913
19 March 19694–2PalaceSecond DivisionSelhurst Park32,516League double
17 November 19731–1DrawSecond DivisionSelhurst Park30,054
13 April 19743–2MillwallSecond DivisionThe Den20,176
13 December 19751–1DrawFA CupThe Den14,920Second round.
16 December 19752–1PalaceFA CupSelhurst Park18,284Second round replay
20 December 19752–1MillwallThird DivisionThe Den9,989
30 March 19760–0DrawThird DivisionSelhurst Park38,075Highest Football League attendance in the derby.
20 August 19770–3PalaceSecond DivisionThe Den15,246
2 January 19781–0PalaceSecond DivisionSelhurst Park27,259League double
16 September 19780–3PalaceSecond DivisionThe Den11,653
20 January 19790–0DrawSecond DivisionSelhurst Park23,142
21 August 19823–0MillwallFootball League TrophyThe Den4,844Group match, Millwall went on to win the trophy.
5 January 19851–1DrawFA CupThe Den11,125Third round.
23 January 19851–2MillwallFA CupSelhurst Park10,735Third round replay
21 September 19852–1PalaceSecond DivisionSelhurst Park8,713
22 April 19863–2MillwallSecond DivisionThe Den5,643Lowest Football League attendance in the derby.
4 October 19862–1PalaceSecond DivisionSelhurst Park8,150
28 March 19870–1PalaceSecond DivisionThe Den6,285League double
10 October 19871–0PalaceSecond DivisionSelhurst Park10,678
12 March 19881–1DrawSecond DivisionThe Den12,815
21 October 19894–3PalaceFirst DivisionSelhurst Park18,920First game between the sides in the top tier.
31 March 19901–2PalaceFirst DivisionThe Den13,332League double
14 September 19933–0PalaceAnglo-Italian CupSelhurst Park2,712Lowest attendance, seven games unbeaten for Palace
1 January 19943–0MillwallDivision OneThe Den16,779First game at The New Den, first win for Millwall in 8 years.
9 April 19941–0PalaceDivision OneSelhurst Park23,142
22 October 19951–2MillwallDivision OneSelhurst Park14,338First win at Selhurst Park for 10 years.
30 March 19961–4PalaceDivision OneThe Den13,214
8 September 20011–3MillwallDivision OneSelhurst Park21,641
26 December 20013–0MillwallDivision OneThe Den16,630League double
7 December 20021–0PalaceDivision OneSelhurst Park19,301
21 April 20033–2MillwallDivision OneThe Den10,670
30 August 20031–1DrawDivision OneThe Den14,425
26 December 20030–1MillwallDivision OneSelhurst Park19,737
3 December 20051–1DrawChampionshipSelhurst Park19,571
18 February 20061–1DrawChampionshipThe Den12,296
16 October 20100–1MillwallChampionshipSelhurst Park16,693
1 January 20113–0MillwallChampionshipThe Den16,170Puncheon scored a hat-trick for Millwall, league double
26 November 20110–0DrawChampionshipSelhurst Park15,150
31 December 20110–1PalaceChampionshipThe Den16,085First win at The Den for 15 years.
20 October 20122–2DrawChampionshipSelhurst Park16,124
30 April 20130–0DrawChampionshipThe Den12,745

Millwall v AFC Wimbledon

Millwall and Wimbledon first met in the First round of the FA Cup in 2009, when Wimbledon were playing in the Conference National. Millwall won the game 4–1. The two sides have only played in the same tier together once, in the 2016–17 League One season and both games were drawn. They've played two other cup games; a 2–1 win for Millwall in the League Cup in 2013 and most recently in 2019, an FA Cup Fifth round game at Kingsmeadow, which Millwall won 1–0.

By competition

CompetitionPlayedMillwall winsDrawnAFC Wimbledon winsMillwall goalsAFC Wimbledon goals
Football League202022
FA Cup220051
League Cup110021
Total532094

Full list of results

DateScoreWinnerCompetitionVenueAttendanceNotes
9 November 20094–1MillwallFA CupThe Den9,453First ever competitive meeting, First round.
6 August 20132–1MillwallLeague CupThe Den4,443First round.
22 November 20160–0DrawLeague OneThe Den8,614First ever league meeting.
2 January 20172–2DrawLeague OneKingsmeadow4,742
16 February 20190–1MillwallFA CupKingsmeadow4,795Fifth round.

All-time results

The table includes all competitive first-team games played between the London rivals. From the first game played between Crystal Palace and Millwall on 17 November 1906, to the most recent South London derby between Charlton Athletic and AFC Wimbledon on 23 February 2019. Defunct club Wimbledon's results are included in a separate table below.
TeamPlayedWinsDrawnLossesGoals forGoals against
Charlton Athletic178475081192266
Crystal Palace200795269269243
Millwall239967370344291
AFC Wimbledon134361419
Total31511889118819819

Crossing the divides

Managers

, Alan Mullery, Iain Dowie, Ian Holloway and Alan Pardew have all permanently managed two of the three South London clubs. Seed was in charge of Charlton for 23 years from 1933 to 1956, leading them to one of the most successful periods of their history, with successive promotions to the top-flight and an FA Cup Final win in 1947. He was sacked in 1956 after a bad run of form and took over at Millwall in 1958. Seed's start at The Den was poor, with the team going nine matches without a win. The team finished in 23rd place in Division Three. The following year saw The Lions playing in the new Fourth Division in which they finished 9th. Seed resigned at the end of that season, but stayed with the club as a director until his death on 16 July 1966.
Alan Mullery was in charge of Charlton from 1981 to 1982 and left to take the helm at Crystal Palace, where he remained manager until 1984. Theo Foley was Charlton manager from 1970 to 1974 and was briefly in charge of Millwall as a caretaker manager in 1977. Steve Gritt, who was joint-manager at Charlton with Alan Curbishley from 1991 to 1995, was also caretaker at Millwall briefly in 2000. Lennie Lawrence was Charlton's manager from 1982 to 1991 and was assistant manager at Crystal Palace, before joining former manager Dougie Freedman at Bolton Wanderers.
Iain Dowie was in charge of Crystal Palace between 21 December 2003 and 22 May 2006, when he was allowed to resign from his post, apparently to return to northern England because his wife was homesick. However, eight days later Premier League club Charlton unveiled Dowie as their new manager. Simon Jordan, Palace's chairman, immediately issued Dowie with a writ, claiming that he had misled him about his reasons for leaving the club; Dowie, however, insisted this was not the case, and was publicly backed by Charlton chief executive Peter Varney, who branded the writ "a sad and pathetic publicity stunt", and chairman Richard Murray, who was adamant that his legal team could find no grounds for the writ to be upheld, and suggested that there may be more personal reasons behind the writ being issued. The case was heard in the High Court in the summer of 2007 where a judge ruled that Dowie had lied when negotiating his way out of his contract. His spell at Charlton was largely unsuccessful and they parted company on 13 November 2006, after just 15 games in charge.
Ian Holloway took charge of Crystal Palace in November 2012. He guided them to promotion to the Premier League via the 2013 Football League play-offs, after beating Watford 1–0 with a penalty converted by Kevin Philips in extra time. On 23 October 2013, Holloway left the club by mutual consent after less than a year in charge. He managed to gain only three points from their first eight games in the top flight. On 6 January 2014, Holloway signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Millwall, taking over from Steve Lomas. On 6 January 2014 he signed two-and-a-half-year deal with Millwall, taking over from Steve Lomas. He guided the club to Championship safety for the 2013–14 season as Millwall finished 19th, four points above the relegation places. In the 2014–15 season, as Millwall dropped in the relegation places in The Championship, Holloway admitted that he had become an unpopular manager with the Millwall fans. On 10 March 2015, Holloway was sacked, with the team second from bottom in the Championship and having lost five of their last six games. Former Charlton player Gary Rowett became Millwall manager on 21 October 2019. Rowett played 13 games for Charlton in the Premier League before being forced to retire through injury.

Players

Players who have played for at least two of the four clubs are listed below. As of 18 August 2012, Darren Ward has played the most games for South London teams, with 317 appearances in total. Peter Burridge played 114 games for Palace, 87 for Millwall and 44 for Charlton. He holds the record for most goals scored by a player for South London clubs, with 104 in 245 appearances.
Charlton & Palace
Charlton & Millwall
Millwall & Palace
Charlton & AFC Wimbledon
Millwall & AFC Wimbledon
Charlton, Palace & Millwall
Charlton, Millwall & AFC Wimbledon
The 2003 relocation and 2004 renaming of Wimbledon as Milton Keynes Dons meant that a South London derby team was lost. In 2002 some Wimbledon supporters formed a new team, AFC Wimbledon, based at Kingsmeadow in Kingston upon Thames. The non-League club started in the Combined Counties League, and played their first competitive South London derby on 9 November 2009, losing 4–1 away at Millwall in an FA Cup first-round match. Having worked their way up through non-League with five promotions in nine seasons, AFC Wimbledon were promoted first into Football League Two for the 2011–12 season. They spent five seasons at that level before being promoted into League One for the 2016–17 season, where they competed in the same league as Charlton Athletic and Millwall.

Wimbledon's derby results

Wimbledon played their first South London derby against Millwall on 5 April 1980, a game which ended 2–2. On 24 March 2004, they played their last derby also against Millwall, which they lost 0–1. Their record in all competitions against Charlton, Crystal Palace and Millwall is as follows:
OpponentPlayedWinsDrawsLossesGoals forGoals against
Charlton Athletic168442821
Crystal Palace2685133539
Millwall229853427
Total642517229787

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