The derby that 'defines which side is first in south London'

"When the draw for the Carabao Cup third round was made, all eyes were on who would face League Two Grimsby Town after their famous shootout win over Manchester United. As well as the Mariners' trip across Yorkshire to face Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough, another tie caught the attention. On Tuesday (20:00 BST), Millwall will make the six-mile journey to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in a south London derby for the latest instalment in a long and heated rivalry."

"But it is one that carries great significance for both sets of fans, says Eagles fan and podcaster Alex Pewter. "I'd argue that Millwall is Crystal Palace's only true London derby," the FYP podcast, external host said. "To other teams in London, Palace aren't even secondary in their thoughts - perhaps they even are behind West Ham for Millwall. But this is the match to define which team is first in south London.""

Millwall will travel six miles to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in a south London Carabao Cup tie that carries intense local significance. Palace's long Premier League tenure has limited recent meetings, but the fixture is seen as the chief south London derby. A previous clash was marred by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts' early red card for a head-height challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta, which required 25 stitches. Palace chairman Steve Parish called the tackle "the most reckless challenge on a football field." Roberts received an extended ban, Millwall defended him amid online abuse, Mateta accepted an apology, and the club faced a fine over homophobic chants.

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