Match report

Millwall Defeats Plymouth 1-0 in Championship Clash

Millwall
Millwall
1–0
FT
Plymouth
Plymouth
Apr 27, 2024

Millwall narrowly defeated Plymouth Argyle with a lone goal from Jake Cooper in the 83rd minute. The Lions secured their win thanks to solid defensive work and timely substitutions, frustrating Plymouth's efforts throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Millwall 1 - Plymouth 0
  • • Goal by Jake Cooper in the 83rd minute
  • • Millwall made multiple strategic substitutions including Dave Watmore and Tommy Bradshaw at the 68th minute
  • • Plymouth's late substitutions aimed to push for an equalizer but were unsuccessful

Lineups

Millwall

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 20 M. Šarkić (G)
  • 18 R. Leonard (D)
  • 6 J. Tanganga (D)
  • 5 J. Cooper (D)
  • 2 D. McNamara (D)
  • 11 R. Longman (M)
  • 23 G. Saville (M)
  • 24 C. De Norre (M)
  • 19 D. Watmore (M)
  • 9 T. Bradshaw (F)
  • 10 Z. Flemming (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 R. Esse
  • 7 K. Nisbet
  • 39 G. Honeyman
  • 8 B. Mitchell
  • 4 S. Hutchinson
  • 17 B. Norton-Cuffy
  • 33 B. Bialkowski
  • 45 W. Harding
  • 21 M. Obafemi

Plymouth

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Cooper (G)
  • 26 A. Phillips (D)
  • 6 D. Scarr (D)
  • 17 L. Gibson (D)
  • 2 B. Mumba (M)
  • 20 A. Randell (M)
  • 8 J. Edwards (M)
  • 22 B. Galloway (M)
  • 15 M. Bundu (F)
  • 10 M. Whittaker (F)
  • 23 B. Waine (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 R. Hardie
  • 5 Julio Pleguezuelo
  • 11 C. Wright
  • 29 M. Sorinola
  • 16 A. Devine
  • 21 C. Hazard
  • 35 F. Issaka
  • 27 A. Forshaw
  • 34 C. Roberts

Timeline

  1. Millwall
    68' Millwall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Watmore · On: R. Esse
  2. Millwall
    68' Millwall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Bradshaw · On: K. Nisbet
  3. Plymouth
    70' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Waine · On: R. Hardie
  4. Plymouth
    81' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Phillips · On: J. Pleguezuelo
  5. Millwall
    83' Millwall Goal · Normal Goal
    Jake Cooper · Assist: R. Leonard
  6. Millwall
    85' Millwall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. De Norre · On: G. Honeyman
  7. Millwall
    85' Millwall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Z. Flemming · On: Billy Mitchell
  8. Plymouth
    87' Plymouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Bundu · On: C. Wright
  9. Plymouth
    87' Plymouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Galloway · On: Matthew Sorinola
  10. Plymouth
    87' Plymouth subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Joe Edwards · On: A. Devine
  11. Millwall
    90'+1 Millwall subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Longman · On: Shaun Hutchinson

Match Stats

Stat Millwall Plymouth
Fouls 9 8
Pass Accuracy 75% 63%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 9 9
Total Passes 418 300
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 1.05 0.34
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 312 189
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Jake Cooper's goal in the 83rd minute shifted momentum decisively towards Millwall, securing their lead and eventual victory.
  • ▸ Millwall's tactical substitutions, such as Dave Watmore and Tommy Bradshaw coming on in the second half, helped stabilize their defense and disrupt Plymouth's attacking moves.