Millwall have given their supporters every reason to feel optimistic this season, and the mood coming out of The Den reflects it. Chris Chapman, who hosts the fan podcast Chats with the Chaps, spoke to Phil Parry for BBC Radio London about what it feels like to follow the Lions right now, and the verdict was unambiguous: "It's a dream start really."

A fanbase daring to believe

It does not take long to understand where that enthusiasm comes from. Millwall put three goals past Norwich City without reply in their most recent home outing, a result that underlined the attacking intent Gary Rowett's side have shown from the opening weeks of the Championship campaign. Before that, a victory over Bristol City set the tone, and the Lions have not looked back.

For supporters who have spent years watching Millwall grind out results through defensive organisation alone, this version of the club offers something different: genuine forward momentum combined with the grit the club has always prided itself on. Chapman's reaction captures that shift. Fans are not cautiously tempering expectations; they are allowing themselves to enjoy it.

What has changed on the pitch

The arrival of Jordi de Norre in midfield has added a layer of control and press resistance that freed the attacking players to operate with greater confidence. Meanwhile, the free signing of Jordi Osei-Tutu has brought energy and directness to the wide areas. Neither piece of business cost a transfer fee, yet both have contributed to a start that has rival clubs in the second tier taking notice.

Away form, as De Norre himself acknowledged earlier in the season, will be the true test of Millwall's credentials. Winning at home is one thing; picking up points on the road consistently is what separates genuine promotion contenders from those who flatter only to fade. So far the Lions have shown enough in both boxes to suggest they are serious about the top six.

The atmosphere building at The Den

Fan podcasts such as Chats with the Chaps serve as a reliable barometer of how a supporter base is feeling, and right now the signal coming from south London is strongly positive. The Den has long been one of the most atmospheric grounds in the Championship, and when results go well the energy inside it becomes a genuine factor on matchdays.

Chapman's conversation with Parry touched on that broader sense of occasion: a club, its stadium, and its fanbase all moving in the same direction at the same time. That alignment is rarer than it sounds in the second tier, where the long season tends to expose fragility quickly.

What comes next

The Championship schedule offers no respite, and the fixtures will grow harder as the autumn progresses. Millwall know that sustaining this form across forty-six league games, rather than simply beginning well, is the challenge that will define their season. But for now, with the table looking encouraging and the atmosphere around the club genuinely lifted, supporters are entitled to enjoy the moment.

As Chapman put it after reflecting on the opening weeks, this is, in the plainest terms, a dream start. Whether it becomes the foundation for something bigger will become clear over the months ahead. For the time being, Millwall fans are watching their team with a excitement that has been some time in the making.

Frequently asked

How have Millwall started the 2026-27 Championship season?
Millwall have made an impressive start, winning their opening fixtures including a 3-0 home victory over Norwich City, putting them among the early contenders in the Championship.
What are Millwall fans saying about the team this season?
Fan sentiment is very positive. Chris Chapman from the 'Chats with the Chaps' podcast described it as 'a dream start really' when speaking to BBC Radio London.
Who has Millwall signed ahead of the 2026-27 Championship season?
Millwall brought in Jordi Osei-Tutu on a free transfer, adding pace and directness to their squad without a transfer fee outlay.