Match report
Burnley Defeats Millwall 3-1 in Championship Clash
Burnley
3–1
FT
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
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11' Millwall Goal · Normal GoalM. Ivanovic · Assist: G. Honeyman -
13' Burnley Goal · Normal GoalJ. Brownhill · Assist: A. Barnes -
63' Millwall subst · Substitution 1Off: C. De Norre · On: L. Cundle -
65' Burnley Goal · Normal GoalJ. Anthony · Assist: C. Egan-Riley -
77' Millwall subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Honeyman · On: R. Wintle -
77' Millwall subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Ivanovic · On: A. Emakhu -
77' Millwall subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Crama · On: R. Leonard -
79' Burnley subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Edwards · On: J. Sarmiento -
79' Burnley subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Barnes · On: L. Foster -
84' Burnley subst · Substitution 3Off: H. Mejbri · On: J. Laurent -
84' Millwall subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Saville · On: M. Langstaff -
90'+3 Burnley Goal · Normal GoalJ. Brownhill -
90'+5 Burnley Card · Yellow CardJ. 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.