Millwall F.C.

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/millwall-fc

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Millwall F.C. built?1885
2. What is the location?Bermondsey, South East London, England
3. What is the stadium?The Den
4. Where does Millwall F.C. play their home games?Millwall plays at a stadium called The Den. The Den is located in Bermondsey, South East London. It is the heart of the club's identity.
5. Why are Millwall fans called "The Lions"?The club’s crest shows a lion, and the team likes to play with a lion‑like courage. The nickname "The Lions" comes from that crest and their fierce playing style.

Football League: The professional football league system in England, comprising the Championship, League One, and League Two.
UEFA Cup: A former European club football competition, now known as the UEFA Europa League.
Terrace Chant: A song or slogan sung by football fans, often in unison, from the terraces of a stadium.
Knockout Competition: A tournament format where losers are eliminated after each match, leading to a single winner.