Millwall players flee as thousands invade field after cup tie victory . Millwall players had to flee from the pitch when thousands of their overjoyed supporters surged onto the field after the team ' s 2 - 0 victory over Manchester City in the sixth round of the F A Cup at ' The Den ' , New Cross . Soon the whole field was jammed with thousands of people . Photo shows , Millwall players being chased across the pitch by their enthusiastic admirers after the match . 6 March 1937