The 2017–18 season is Millwall's 133rd year in existence, 92nd consecutive season in The Football League and 41st in the second tier. Millwall return to The Championship after a two-year absence. They secured promotion from League One via the playoffs. The Lions went on a club record 17-game unbeaten run; their longest streak in the second tier, which surpassed a record of 15 set in 1971.[1] This season Millwall won six away wins in a row, equalling a club record set in the 2008–09 season.[2] The Lions finished in eighth position, their highest league finish since the 2001–02 season. Millwall competed in the FA Cup, losing to Rochdale in a fourth round replay. They also took part in the League Cup, going out to Reading in the second round. The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.
Stadium: Spotland Stadium Attendance: 2,790 Referee: Tim Robinson
EFL Cup
On 16 June 2017, the first round draw took place with Stevenage the visitors confirmed.[9] An away tie against Reading was announced for the second round.[10]