Millwall looking forward to cup test against West Ham

Capital clash: Gianfranco Zola’s West Ham side face London rivals Millwall

11 April 2012

Millwall are relishing this month's Carling Cup clash with West Ham but don't think the Hammers will be so keen.

They last played each other in April 2005 - the Championship match ended 1-1 - and will meet again at Upton Park as a result last night's second-round draw.

Millwall managing director Andy Ambler said: "This is a chance for our emerging side to test themselves against Premier League opposition.

"We are looking forward to the squad showing off what they can do - though our players will be looking forward to it more than their's will."

There has been trouble between the fans in the past but Ambler said: "We have a very experienced security team who are used to staging these sorts of games and we will make sure [with West Ham] the match passes off with as little disruption to fans and the community as possible."

Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola wants a better performance in the competition this term after getting knocked out by Watford last season.

Elsewhere, Crystal Palace take on big-spending Manchester City at Selhurst Park.

The clash could be televised, which would bring in extra funds for the cash-strapped Eagles.

Draw (to be played week starting 24 August): West Brom v Rotherham, Norwich v Sunderland, Tranmere v Bolton, QPR v Accrington, Bristol City v Carlisle, Leyton Orient v Stoke, Port Vale v Sheffield Wednesday, Hull v Southend, Leeds v Watford, Cardiff v Bristol Rovers, Portsmouth v Hereford, Crystal Palace v Manchester City, Wolves v Swindon, Gillingham v Blackburn, Blackpool v Wigan, Southampton v Birmingham, Preston v Leicester, Newcastle v Huddersfield, West Ham v Millwall, Hartlepool v Burnley, Nottingham Forest v Middlesbrough, Reading v Barnsley, Swansea v Scunthorpe, Doncaster v Tottenham, Peterborough v Ipswich.

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