 Rovers found a better playing surface for the 1886 – 87 season, at the rear of the Lord Nelson pub and it became known as the Lord Nelson Ground. In November 1886, the East End Football Association was formed, along with the Senior Cup Competition. Millwall made it to the final against London Caledonians, which was played at Leyton Cricket Ground. The match finished 2 – 2 and the teams shared the cup for six months each. Millwall won the East London Senior Cup at the first attempt. The club also won it the following two years, and the trophy became their property.
