Match report

Burnley Defeats Millwall 3-1 in Championship Clash

Burnley
Burnley
3–1
FT
Millwall
Millwall
May 3, 2025

Burnley emerged victorious in their clash against Millwall with a 3-1 win at Turf Moor. After an early goal from Millwall's M. Ivanovic, Burnley responded quickly through J. Brownhill and later added two more goals courtesy of J. Anthony and another by Brownhill late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Millwall opened the scoring with a goal from M. Ivanovic (11' assisted by G. Honeyman)
  • • Burnley equalized through J. Brownhill's strike (13' assisted by A. Barnes)
  • • J. Anthony put Burnley in front (65' assisted by C. Egan-Riley)
  • • Brownhill sealed the victory for Burnley with his second goal of the game (90+3')

Lineups

Burnley

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Trafford (G)
  • 14 C. Roberts (D)
  • 6 C. Egan-Riley (D)
  • 5 M. Estève (D)
  • 23 Lucas Pires (D)
  • 8 J. Brownhill (M)
  • 24 J. Cullen (M)
  • 22 M. Edwards (M)
  • 28 H. Mejbri (M)
  • 11 J. Anthony (M)
  • 35 A. Barnes (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 J. Sarmiento
  • 17 L. Foster
  • 29 J. Laurent
  • 15 N. Redmond
  • 4 J. Worrall
  • 2 O. Sonne
  • 30 L. Koleosho
  • 21 A. Ramsey
  • 32 V. Hladký

Millwall

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 41 G. Evans (G)
  • 52 T. Crama (D)
  • 6 J. Tanganga (D)
  • 5 J. Cooper (D)
  • 58 Z. Sturge (D)
  • 24 C. De Norre (M)
  • 23 G. Saville (M)
  • 39 G. Honeyman (M)
  • 26 M. Ivanović (M)
  • 11 O. Azeez (M)
  • 21 J. Coburn (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 L. Cundle
  • 14 R. Wintle
  • 22 A. Emakhu
  • 18 R. Leonard
  • 17 M. Langstaff
  • 45 W. Harding
  • 16 D. Kelly
  • 54 A. Matthews
  • 53 J. Przewoźny

Timeline

  1. Millwall
    11' Millwall Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ivanovic · Assist: G. Honeyman
  2. Burnley
    13' Burnley Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Brownhill · Assist: A. Barnes
  3. Millwall
    63' Millwall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. De Norre · On: L. Cundle
  4. Burnley
    65' Burnley Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Anthony · Assist: C. Egan-Riley
  5. Millwall
    77' Millwall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Honeyman · On: R. Wintle
  6. Millwall
    77' Millwall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ivanovic · On: A. Emakhu
  7. Millwall
    77' Millwall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Crama · On: R. Leonard
  8. Burnley
    79' Burnley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Edwards · On: J. Sarmiento
  9. Burnley
    79' Burnley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Barnes · On: L. Foster
  10. Burnley
    84' Burnley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Mejbri · On: J. Laurent
  11. Millwall
    84' Millwall subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Saville · On: M. Langstaff
  12. Burnley
    90'+3 Burnley Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Brownhill
  13. Burnley
    90'+5 Burnley Card · Yellow Card
    J. Brownhill

Match Stats

Stat Burnley Millwall
Fouls 5 16
Pass Accuracy 85% 65%
Offsides 4 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 12
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 526 210
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 9 4
xG 2.26 1.51
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 71% 29%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 446 137
Shots Inside Box 10 9
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 9 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Burnley's quick response to Millwall’s early lead through J. Brownhill marked a significant shift in momentum, setting the stage for their eventual victory.
  • ▸ The second goal by Burnley's J. Anthony at 65 minutes solidified their control over the game and was crucial in maintaining their lead against a determined Millwall.