Millwall Racism Allegation Against Swansea’s Ji-sung Eom Under Police Investigation
Millwall have confirmed an alleged racist abuse incident involving Swansea City winger Ji-sung Eom is under police investigation after the Championship match in south London was stopped for seven minutes.
Police inquiry follows second-half stoppage
The game was halted midway through the second half while Eom, the 24-year-old South Korea international, was warming up near the touchline. Referee Edward Duckworth spoke to both benches immediately, before a public-address announcement said police were reviewing CCTV footage to identify the person involved.
Millwall said it was aware of an alleged discriminatory incident directed at a Swansea player and stressed that anyone found responsible would face the strongest sanctions. The club said it is assisting the authorities but cannot provide further detail while the police process continues.
Swansea head coach Matos said the complaint concerned Eom and praised both the referee and Millwall for activating the required procedures. He said there can be no room for such conduct and insisted the club would support its player throughout the case.
Eom backed by Swansea after distressing episode
Matos said Eom was upset but understood that the Swansea squad and staff were standing with him. The head coach added that the club would continue to assess developments as the investigation progresses.
Millwall condemned the alleged act, while Swansea’s players rallied around Eom after the final whistle.
- Eom was allegedly targeted as he warmed up during the second half.
- Duckworth stopped play and consulted the two technical areas.
- A stadium announcement confirmed police were using CCTV in an effort to trace the alleged offender.
- Play resumed, with Swansea later sealing the victory through Ronald.
- Millwall confirmed its cooperation with an ongoing police investigation.
Ronald strike protects Swansea’s lead at the top
The incident overshadowed an important result for Swansea. Brazilian substitute Ronald delivered the decisive late finish after Joseph Opoku created the opening.
Swansea’s defence, the Championship’s most miserly this season, absorbed sustained pressure. Goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux was central to the resistance, with Filip Lissah and Jenson Seelt also making key interventions.
The win kept Swansea two points clear at the summit and extended the club’s best opening to a league campaign for 100 years.
What happens next
- Police will examine CCTV footage as part of their investigation into the alleged abuse.
- Millwall say any person found guilty of discriminatory behaviour will face severe action.
- Swansea will continue to support Eom while preparing for their next league fixtures.
- The Swans retain a two-point advantage at the top of the Championship.
