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Millwall have apologised to their supporters club, fan advisory board and Millwall Lionesses after the scheduling of a London City Lionesses game at The Den on Saturday, 21 March (12: 00 GMT) The fixture between London City and Chelsea has been brought forward from the Sunday because of the latter's participation in the Champions League quarter-finals later that week. And with Bromley, where London City usually play, also at home that day, the fixture has been moved to The Den under the Women's Super League's requirement that all clubs have a secondary stadium option for use as needed. However, given London City were created after splitting from Millwall Lionesses in 2019, the club have recognised this arrangement has not been unanimously welcomed. Last week, Millwall supporters club reacted to the news with a statement on social media, external, accusing London City of "stealing" Millwall Lionesses' position in the women's game and rejecting the deal, adding: "Some things are more important and worth more than money! " With the game now confirmed, Millwall Football Club issued a statement, external of their own, acknowledging "more thorough consultation should have taken place" and saying they "sincerely apologise for the upset this caused". They go on to say they are "fully aware" of the history between Millwall Lionesses and London City and understand "the strength of feeling". While the game will take place as scheduled at The Den, Millwall say they currently have "no plans for further collaboration" with London City and pledge that all the revenue generated by the club from this fixture will be reinvested back into Millwall Lionesses. They also make renewed commitments to their women's team, guaranteeing the fifth-tier side one game a season at The Den, enhancing marketing services and establishing a working group between the club, Millwall Lionesses and Millwall Community Trust. Millwall's supporters club has welcomed the update, external, accepting the club's "acknowledgement that they were wrong not to have put [Millwall Lionesses] centre stage in their thoughts from the start". They add: "From this, however, came an opportunity and we will work with our Lionesses and the club to ensure that the full potential of it is met. " Winter Olympics: Watch men's ice hockey semi & two-woman bobsleigh first run Mourinho made 'unacceptable, huge mistake' - Kompany Ratcliffe avoids FA charge over immigration comments The 1994 figure skating scandal that shocked the world Graham Norton and Maria Mc Erlane share their 'so-so' advice The heartwarming, chaotic comedy has returned Has FIFA dropped the ball with ticket pricing? Managing Man Utd the 'ultimate role' - Carrick What if Ed and Tim watched curling? Video What if Ed and Tim watched curling? How safe is bare-knuckle boxing as it fights for mainstream appeal? Second only to England - why so many Swedes are in WSL Is the new UWCL format easier for English teams? 'Bigger does not mean better' - why more matches is not for good of the game Five moments that made England centurion Itoje GB will go for gold after beating Swiss to reach men's curling final. Video GB will go for gold after beating Swiss to reach men's curling final Sutton's predictions v Embrace bassist Steve Firth GB's Hodgkinson 'obliterates' indoor 800m record set on day she was born. Video GB's Hodgkinson 'obliterates' indoor 800m record set on day she was born How Szoboszlai became Liverpool's key man Is Buttler's form a worry? England's T20 World Cup so far analysed From Stoke to the Arctic Circle - 30 years of BBC's Murray behind mic Weekly sports quiz: How long did Dyche last at Forest? Olympic trials to £6m deal - Shields' full-circle moment Vinicius: Eight years at Real Madrid, 20 cases of alleged racist abuse What do curlers do when they're not at the Olympics? 'Some people think it's live' - how is the commentary in EA Sports FC 26 put together? GB's Kenworthy in halfpipe final - Friday's guide Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.