Match report

Millwall Defeats Oxford United 2-0 in Championship Clash

Millwall
Millwall
2–0
FT
Oxford United
Oxford United
May 2, 2026

Millwall secured a convincing 2-0 win over Oxford United in their Championship clash, thanks to a brace from F. Azeez. Despite early substitutions and a yellow card for T. Ballo, Millwall maintained their composure and saw off Oxford's challenge effectively. The victory cements Millwall's position in the Championship, while Oxford United will need to regroup for their upcoming fixtures.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Millwall 2–0 Oxford United
  • • F. Azeez scored both goals for Millwall at 34' and 48'
  • • Millwall's T. Ballo received a yellow card in the 39th minute
  • • Oxford United made multiple substitutions in the second half
  • • Millwall also made several substitutions to maintain their lead

Lineups

Millwall

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Patterson (G)
  • 18 R. Leonard (D)
  • 4 T. Crama (D)
  • 5 J. Cooper (D)
  • 3 Z. Sturge (D)
  • 67 B. Bannan (M)
  • 24 C. De Norre (M)
  • 11 F. Azeez (M)
  • 10 C. Neghli (M)
  • 7 T. Ballo (M)
  • 9 M. Ivanovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 M. Crocombe
  • 39 W. Smallbone
  • 2 D. McNamara
  • 25 L. Cundle
  • 49 D. Mazou-Sacko
  • 14 A. Doughty
  • 17 M. Langstaff
  • 8 B. Mitchell
  • 22 T. Watson

Oxford United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Cumming (G)
  • 24 H. ter Avest (D)
  • 6 M. Helik (D)
  • 3 C. Brown (D)
  • 15 B. Spencer (D)
  • 4 W. Vaulks (M)
  • 5 Y. E. Konak (M)
  • 17 S. Mills (M)
  • 33 J. Donley (M)
  • 10 A. Emakhu (M)
  • 27 W. Lankshear (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 M. Ingram
  • 9 M. Harris
  • 8 C. Brannagan
  • 44 M. Peart-Harris
  • 32 Jeon Jin-Woo
  • 2 S. Long
  • 38 J. McDonnell
  • 26 J. Currie
  • 37 C. Makosso

Timeline

  1. Oxford United
    16' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Yunus Konak · On: C. Brannagan
  2. Millwall
    34' Millwall Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Azeez · Assist: M. Ivanovic
  3. Millwall
    39' Millwall Card · Yellow Card
    T. Ballo

    Foul

  4. Millwall
    48' Millwall Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Azeez
  5. Oxford United
    59' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Lankshear · On: M. Harris
  6. Oxford United
    59' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Mills · On: Jeon Jin-Woo
  7. Oxford United
    59' Oxford United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Donley · On: J. McDonnell
  8. Millwall
    61' Millwall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Z. Sturge · On: A. Doughty
  9. Millwall
    61' Millwall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. De Norre · On: Billy Mitchell
  10. Millwall
    62' Millwall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Ballo · On: L. Cundle
  11. Millwall
    73' Millwall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Azeez · On: W. Smallbone
  12. Millwall
    81' Millwall subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Barry Bannan · On: M. Langstaff
  13. Oxford United
    88' Oxford United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. ter Avest · On: S. Long

Match Stats

Stat Millwall Oxford United
Fouls 8 6
Pass Accuracy 86% 71%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 5
Corners 14 1
Total Passes 547 290
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 8 1
xG 2.14 1.09
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented 0.56 0.56
Accurate Passes 469 207
Shots Inside Box 15 4
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ F. Azeez's early goal in the 34th minute shifted momentum in favor of Millwall
  • ▸ The second goal by Azeez in the 48th minute secured Millwall's control and sealed the victory