Millwall keeper's claim targets Castellanos, sparks West Ham drama

West Ham striker Taty Castellanos faces a spitting allegation from Millwall goalkeeper Filip Marschall, while the Dockers Derby later saw the Hammers claw back a 2‑0 deficit to force a draw. The claim emerged midway through the second half at The Den, prompting referee Paul Tierney to intervene.

Mid‑half incident and official response

The accusation was lodged by Filip Marschall, who claimed Taty Castellanos spat at him during Saturday’s Dockers Derby. The claim was recorded by Millwall’s coaching staff and passed to fourth official Lewis Smith.

Referee Paul Tierney halted play to speak directly with Marschall, before consulting the fourth official. The official stoppage ensured the incident was logged according to the match protocol.

At the time of the interruption Millwall were leading 2‑0 at The Den, having built the advantage in the first half. The scoreline reflected a dominant early performance by the home side.

Play resumed and West Ham responded swiftly, equalising through Mohamadou Kante and Kostas Mavropanos in quick succession. The goals turned the contest into a 2‑2 stalemate.

Later, in the 89th minute, Kante received a second‑yellow and was sent off as he attempted to thwart a Millwall attack. His dismissal left West Ham with ten men for the final moments.

Nathan Ridley, Senior Sports Reporter for Sport, filed the story at 14:16 on 19 Sep 2026, noting the incident and the evolving match drama. The report includes a View Image tag for accompanying media.

Further updates, photographs and video will be added as the investigation proceeds, and readers are urged to check back for the latest developments. The situation remains under review by the governing bodies.