The Boleyn Ground, where the disturbances took place
Date
25 August 2009
Location
Boleyn Ground, Upton Park, East London
Methods
Pitch invasions, violent civil disorder
Parties
Inter City Firm Supporters of West Ham United F.C.
Millwall Bushwackers Supporters of Millwall F.C.
Casualties and losses
1 (stabbed)
20 others injured
The 2009 Upton Park riot occurred in and around West Ham United's Boleyn Ground, in Upton Park before, during and after a Football League Cup second round match between West Ham and Millwall on 25 August 2009. The match was won by the home side 3–1 after extra time,[1] but the game was marred by pitch invasions and disorder in the streets outside the ground, where a Millwall supporter[2] was stabbed.[3] The disturbances were met with condemnation by the Football Association, the British government and the two clubs involved.[4][5][6] The incident led to fears of a return of the hooliganism that had tarnished the reputation of English football in the 1970s and 80s.[7] There were also concerns that it could have a negative effect on England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup - which was rejected in favour of the bid from Russia more than a year later.[8]
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