Match report

Blackburn Stuns Millwall with 4-3 Thriller in Championship

Millwall
Millwall
3–4
FT
Blackburn
Blackburn
May 8, 2023

Blackburn secured an exciting victory over Millwall with a thrilling 4-3 result. Despite falling behind early through two goals from D. Watmore and one from O. Burke for Millwall in the first half, Blackburn mounted a strong comeback to snatch the win. Goals from A. Wharton, J. Rankin-Costello, B. Brereton Diaz (2) ensured that the visitors emerged victorious.

Key Facts

  • • Millwall took an early lead with goals by D. Watmore at minute 8 and 37, and O. Burke at minute 39.
  • • Blackburn responded swiftly: A. Wharton equalized at minute 22; J. Rankin-Costello scored at minute 51; B. Brereton Diaz added two goals at minutes 63 and 86 respectively.
  • • Millwall's lead was short-lived as Blackburn managed to score four times in the game, securing a dramatic win.
  • • Jake Cooper received a yellow card for Millwall at minute 64.

Lineups

Millwall

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Long (G)
  • 2 D. McNamara (D)
  • 4 S. Hutchinson (D)
  • 5 J. Cooper (D)
  • 17 C. Styles (D)
  • 8 B. Mitchell (M)
  • 23 G. Saville (M)
  • 7 O. Burke (M)
  • 10 Z. Flemming (M)
  • 19 D. Watmore (M)
  • 9 T. Bradshaw (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 T. Burey
  • 11 S. Malone
  • 20 M. Bennett
  • 21 A. Voglsammer
  • 33 B. Bialkowski
  • 16 J. Shackleton
  • 6 G. Evans

Blackburn

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Pears (G)
  • 11 J. Rankin-Costello (D)
  • 17 H. Carter (D)
  • 5 D. Hyam (D)
  • 3 H. Pickering (D)
  • 27 L. Travis (M)
  • 36 A. Wharton (M)
  • 8 S. Szmodics (M)
  • 14 S. Thomas (F)
  • 19 R. Hedges (F)
  • 22 B. Brereton (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 T. Dolan
  • 2 C. Brittain
  • 4 Daniel Ayala
  • 23 B. Dack
  • 38 H. Leonard
  • 30 J. Garrett
  • 1 T. Kaminski

Timeline

  1. Millwall
    8' Millwall Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Watmore · Assist: O. Burke
  2. Blackburn
    22' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Wharton · Assist: J. Rankin-Costello
  3. Millwall
    37' Millwall Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Watmore
  4. Millwall
    39' Millwall Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Burke
  5. Blackburn
    46' Blackburn subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Thomas · On: T. Dolan
  6. Blackburn
    46' Blackburn subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Travis · On: C. Brittain
  7. Blackburn
    51' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Rankin-Costello
  8. Blackburn
    63' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Brereton Diaz
  9. Millwall
    64' Millwall Card · Yellow Card
    Jake Cooper

    Foul

  10. Millwall
    73' Millwall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Burke · On: T. Burey
  11. Millwall
    73' Millwall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Watmore · On: S. Malone
  12. Millwall
    82' Millwall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Saville · On: M. Bennett
  13. Millwall
    82' Millwall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Bradshaw · On: A. Voglsammer
  14. Blackburn
    86' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Brereton Diaz · Assist: S. Szmodics
  15. Blackburn
    89' Blackburn subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Brereton Diaz · On: Daniel Ayala
  16. Blackburn
    90'+2 Blackburn subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Szmodics · On: B. Dack

Match Stats

Stat Millwall Blackburn
Fouls 7 7
Pass Accuracy 61% 81%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 13
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 290 575
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 4 9
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 34% 66%
Accurate Passes 176 465
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Blackburn's equalizing goal by A. Wharton at minute 22 marked a turning point, providing momentum as they continued to push forward.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitutes like L. Travis and B. Brereton Diaz for Blackburn shifted the game’s momentum in favor of the visitors, leading to their eventual victory.