Match report

Norwich Defeats Millwall 2-1 in Championship Clash

Millwall
Millwall
1–2
FT
Norwich
Norwich
Apr 6, 2026

Norwich demonstrated their resilience and tactical prowess to secure a 2-1 victory against Millwall in a heated Championship match. Despite Millwall taking the lead through M. Ivanovic's goal in the 56th minute, Norwich bounced back strongly with Pelle Mattsson equalizing and O. Schwartau scoring the winning goal, ensuring they maintained their push for a top-tier spot.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Millwall 1–2 Norwich
  • • Goals: M. Ivanovic (56' for Millwall), Pelle Mattsson (62' for Norwich), O. Schwartau (76' for Norwich)
  • • Yellow Cards: J. Cordoba (24'), O. Schwartau (88') (both for Norwich)

Lineups

Millwall

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Anthony Patterson (G)
  • 4 Tristan Crama (D)
  • 6 Caleb Taylor (D)
  • 5 Jake Cooper (D)
  • 3 Zak Sturge (D)
  • 11 Femi Azeez (M)
  • 67 Barry Bannan (M)
  • 10 Camiel Neghli (M)
  • 24 Casper De Norre (M)
  • 25 Luke Cundle (F)
  • 19 Josh Coburn (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Mihailo Ivanović
  • 22 Tom Watson
  • 49 Derek Mazou-Sacko
  • 7 Thierno Ballo
  • 23 Joe Bryan
  • 18 Ryan Leonard
  • 15 Max Crocombe
  • 17 Macaulay Langstaff
  • 2 Danny McNamara

Norwich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Vladan Kovačević (G)
  • 3 Jack Stacey (D)
  • 6 Harry Darling (D)
  • 33 José Córdoba (D)
  • 35 Kellen Fisher (D)
  • 26 Sam Field (M)
  • 7 Pelle Mattsson (M)
  • 23 Kenny McLean (M)
  • 20 Anis Ben Slimane (M)
  • 21 Ali Ahmed (M)
  • 30 Mathias Kvistgaarden (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Jacob Wright
  • 14 Ben Chrisene
  • 5 Jakov Medić
  • 18 Forson Amankwah
  • 8 Liam Gibbs
  • 25 Edmond-Paris Maghoma
  • 37 Mohamed Touré
  • 29 Oscar Schwartau
  • 32 Daniel Grimshaw

Timeline

  1. Norwich
    24' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    J. Cordoba
  2. Millwall
    46' Millwall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Cundle · On: M. Ivanovic
  3. Millwall
    56' Millwall Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ivanovic · Assist: C. De Norre
  4. Norwich
    62' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    Pelle Mattsson · Assist: M. Toure
  5. Norwich
    67' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Fisher · On: B. Chrisene
  6. Norwich
    68' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Slimane · On: O. Schwartau
  7. Norwich
    76' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Schwartau · Assist: M. Toure
  8. Millwall
    80' Millwall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. De Norre · On: T. Watson
  9. Millwall
    86' Millwall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Barry Bannan · On: D. Mazou-Sacko
  10. Millwall
    87' Millwall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Z. Sturge · On: J. Bryan
  11. Norwich
    88' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    O. Schwartau

Match Stats

Stat Millwall Norwich
Fouls 12 7
Pass Accuracy 65% 74%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 12
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 302 367
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 0.92 2.19
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 197 273
Shots Inside Box 8 10
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Norwich equalized through Pelle Mattsson in the 62nd minute, countering Millwall's early lead and reigniting their momentum.
  • ▸ O. Schwartau's goal in the 76th minute proved decisive, solidifying Norwich's lead and securing their victory in the Championship encounter.