The 2017–18 season is

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's 133rd year in existence, 92nd consecutive season in

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and 41st in the second tier. Millwall return to

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after a two-year absence. They secured promotion from

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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. This season Millwall won six away wins in a row, equalling a club record set in the 2008–09 season. The Lions finished in eighth position, their highest league finish since the 2001–02 season. Millwall competed in the

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, losing to

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in a fourth round replay. They also took part in the

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, going out to

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in the second round. The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.

Pre-season

Friendlies

Millwall announced four pre-season friendlies against

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and Spanish side

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Competitions

Championship

League table

Result summary

Results by matchday

Matches

On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.

FA Cup

In the

entered the competition in the third round and were drawn at home against

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EFL Cup

On 16 June 2017, the first round draw took place with

the visitors confirmed. An away tie against

was announced for the second round.

Squad

Statistics

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Pre-season

Friendlies

Competitions

Championship

League table

Result summary

Results by matchday

Matches

FA Cup

EFL Cup

Squad

Statistics

Goals record

Disciplinary record

Transfers

Transfers in

Loans in

Transfers out

Loans out

References