Match report

Coventry Stuns Millwall 6-1 in Championship Clash

Coventry
Coventry
6–1
FT
Millwall
Millwall
May 8, 2021

Coventry City recorded an emphatic victory over Millwall in their Championship fixture, putting six past the visitors. J. Shipley opened the scoring, followed by Kyle McFadzean's own goal and further strikes from D. Hyam, C. O'Hare, M. James, and T. Walker. Millwall managed to score through an own goal from McFadzean, but it was not enough to stem the tide of Coventry's offensive onslaught.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Coventry 6–1 Millwall
  • • Goals: J. Shipley (16'), Kyle McFadzean (OG, 54'), D. Hyam (59'), C. O'Hare (62'), M. James (67'), T. Walker (84')
  • • Own Goal: Kyle McFadzean (54')
  • • Yellow Cards: Danny McNamara (6'), G. Evans (45'), R. Woods (69'), Kyle McFadzean (81')

Lineups

Coventry

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Maroši (G)
  • 5 K. McFadzean (D)
  • 23 F. Dabo (M)
  • 4 M. Rose (D)
  • 15 D. Hyam (D)
  • 21 S. McCallum (M)
  • 25 M. James (M)
  • 11 C. O'Hare (F)
  • 38 G. Hamer (M)
  • 26 J. Shipley (F)
  • 12 V. Gyökeres (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 J. Eccles
  • 32 J. Burroughs
  • 14 B. Sheaf
  • 9 M. Biamou
  • 19 T. Walker
  • 16 J. Pask
  • 8 J. Allen
  • 31 T. Billson
  • 30 F. Tavares

Millwall

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 33 B. Bialkowski (G)
  • 14 S. Malone (M)
  • 28 G. Evans (D)
  • 12 M. Romeo (D)
  • 5 J. Cooper (D)
  • 23 D. McNamara (M)
  • 7 J. Wallace (F)
  • 19 R. Woods (M)
  • 24 B. Mitchell (M)
  • 9 T. Bradshaw (F)
  • 20 M. Bennett (M)

Substitutes

  • 21 C. Mahoney
  • 6 S. Williams
  • 16 M. Kieftenbeld
  • 32 T. Burey
  • 8 B. Thompson
  • 22 J. Böðvarsson
  • 15 A. Pearce
  • 35 H. Muller
  • 1 F. Fielding

Timeline

  1. Millwall
    6' Millwall Card · Yellow Card
    Danny McNamara

    Foul

  2. Coventry
    12' Coventry subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Dabo · On: J. Eccles
  3. Coventry
    16' Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Shipley · Assist: C. O'Hare
  4. Coventry
    31' Coventry subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gustavo Hamer · On: J. Burroughs
  5. Coventry
    45'+1 Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    Kyle McFadzean · Assist: M. James
  6. Millwall
    45' Millwall Card · Yellow Card
    G. Evans

    Foul

  7. Millwall
    46' Millwall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bennett · On: C. Mahoney
  8. Millwall
    46' Millwall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Billy Mitchell · On: S. Williams
  9. Millwall
    46' Millwall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Danny McNamara · On: M. Kieftenbeld
  10. Millwall
    54' Millwall Goal · Own Goal
    Kyle McFadzean
  11. Coventry
    59' Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Hyam
  12. Coventry
    62' Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    C. O'Hare · Assist: J. Shipley
  13. Coventry
    66' Coventry subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Rose · On: B. Sheaf
  14. Coventry
    66' Coventry subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Gyökeres · On: M. Biamou
  15. Coventry
    66' Coventry subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Shipley · On: T. Walker
  16. Coventry
    67' Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    M. James
  17. Millwall
    69' Millwall Card · Yellow Card
    R. Woods

    Foul

  18. Millwall
    69' Millwall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Bradshaw · On: T. Burey
  19. Millwall
    77' Millwall subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Woods · On: B. Thompson
  20. Coventry
    81' Coventry Card · Yellow Card
    Kyle McFadzean

    Foul

  21. Coventry
    84' Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Walker · Assist: M. James

Match Stats

Stat Coventry Millwall
Fouls 7 10
Pass Accuracy 80% 74%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 12
Corners 10 8
Total Passes 474 376
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 5 6
Shots on Target 11 0
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 377 280
Shots Inside Box 17 8
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Shipley's early goal in the 16th minute set the tone for Coventry, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Kyle McFadzean's own goal in the 54th minute effectively sealed the outcome, despite Millwall's brief moment of hope.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitutes Gustavo Hamer and M. Rose provided additional energy and goal-scoring opportunities for Coventry.