2009 Upton Park riot
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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]
2009 Upton Park riot | |||
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Date | 25 August 2009 | ||
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Methods | Pitch invasions, violent civil disorder | ||
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20 others injured |