West Ham United's four-game winning streak in the Championship ended with a 2-2 draw away to Millwall. The result at The Den keeps Nuno Espírito Santo's side in first place on 14 points from seven games, but the point was secured after an early injury to defender Joël Veltman.

Veltman was forced off after just 30 minutes, a recurrence of the issue that saw him substituted in last week's 6-0 win over Wrexham. His absence disrupted a backline that has conceded nine goals this season while scoring 20. The team's recent form, with three wins, a draw and a loss in their last five, shows the fine margins at the top of the table.

Early setback and response

The match was the first league meeting between the sides since February 2012 and West Ham's first visit to The Den since a goalless draw in September 2011. Millwall, managed by Alex Neil and sitting eleventh, took an early lead. West Ham responded twice to go ahead, but a late equaliser meant the points were shared. The last meeting between these teams also ended in a draw, Millwall 2-2 West Ham on 19 September 2026.

Nuno Espírito Santo said he "will hold his pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon, at which he may confirm his team news for Saturday's game." That news will now include an assessment of Veltman's latest setback, alongside the continued recovery of Tomáš Souček from an ankle ligament injury sustained at the World Cup. The manager's options are detailed on the club's injuries page.

Looking ahead

With the international break now underway, West Ham's next fixture is at home to Queens Park Rangers on 9 October. QPR currently sit sixth, making it another significant test as the Hammers aim to maintain their lead. The team will be looking to top scorer Jarrod Bowen, who has four goals in seven appearances this season, to reignite the attack.

Off the pitch, the club reiterated its commitment to inclusion, stating, "We Are West Ham. United..." The match was broadcast live on Sky Sports and ITV in the UK, with audio commentary available worldwide via the club's website. All 1,774 away tickets for the fixture sold out in advance to supporters with the highest loyalty points. West Ham now have a fortnight to prepare for the challenge of QPR and the continued push at the summit of the Championship.

First reported at whufc.com