Match report

Millwall and Ipswich Battle to a Goalless Draw in Championship Clash

Millwall
Millwall
0–0
FT
Ipswich
Ipswich
Dec 26, 2025

Millwall and Ipswich contested a closely fought encounter that ended in a 0-0 draw. Both sides created chances but failed to convert them into goals, showcasing the defensive resilience of both teams. Millwall's ability to withstand pressure from Ipswich was highlighted by their timely substitutions which helped maintain equilibrium.

Key Facts

  • • Millwall vs Ipswich ended in a 0-0 draw.
  • • J. Philogene of Ipswich received a yellow card for argument at the 49th minute.
  • • Ipswich made several substitutions: McAteer replaced Egeli, Azon substituted by Akpom, and Cajuste came on for Taylor.
  • • Millwall's Emakhu and Mitchell were brought in off the bench to strengthen their defense.

Lineups

Millwall

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 15 M. Crocombe (G)
  • 4 T. Crama (D)
  • 6 C. Taylor (D)
  • 5 J. Cooper (D)
  • 23 J. Bryan (D)
  • 14 A. Doughty (M)
  • 8 B. Mitchell (M)
  • 10 C. Neghli (M)
  • 17 M. Langstaff (M)
  • 22 A. Emakhu (M)
  • 9 M. Ivanovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 S. Benda
  • 2 D. McNamara
  • 3 Z. Sturge
  • 7 T. Ballo
  • 18 R. Leonard
  • 28 A. Matthews
  • 31 R. Bangura-Williams
  • 45 W. Harding
  • 47 J. Howland

Ipswich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 28 C. Walton (G)
  • 19 D. Furlong (D)
  • 26 D. O'Shea (D)
  • 4 C. Kipre (D)
  • 3 L. Davis (D)
  • 5 A. Matusiwa (M)
  • 12 J. Cajuste (M)
  • 20 K. McAteer (M)
  • 32 M. Nunez (M)
  • 11 J. Philogene (M)
  • 31 I. Azon (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Palmer
  • 24 J. Greaves
  • 15 A. Young
  • 18 B. Johnson
  • 14 J. Taylor
  • 7 W. Burns
  • 8 S. W. Egeli
  • 47 J. Clarke
  • 29 C. Akpom

Timeline

  1. Ipswich
    49' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    J. Philogene

    Argument

  2. Ipswich
    65' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. McAteer · On: S. W. Egeli
  3. Ipswich
    65' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Azon · On: C. Akpom
  4. Ipswich
    71' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Cajuste · On: Jack Taylor
  5. Ipswich
    71' Ipswich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Philogene · On: J. Clarke
  6. Millwall
    72' Millwall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Emakhu · On: T. Ballo
  7. Millwall
    72' Millwall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Billy Mitchell · On: R. Leonard
  8. Millwall
    82' Millwall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Bryan · On: Z. Sturge
  9. Millwall
    82' Millwall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Neghli · On: R. Bangura-Williams
  10. Ipswich
    83' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    Darnell Furlong

    Foul

  11. Ipswich
    87' Ipswich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Nunez · On: W. Burns
  12. Millwall
    90' Millwall Card · Yellow Card
    R. Leonard

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Millwall Ipswich
Fouls 11 12
Pass Accuracy 63% 81%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 16
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 249 435
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 7
Shots on Target 6 4
xG 0.36 0.81
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 158 353
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 5 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ At the 49th minute, J. Philogene’s yellow card for Ipswich marked a moment of frustration as they struggled to break through Millwall's defense.
  • ▸ Ipswich's multiple substitutions in the second half (McAteer, Azon, and Cajuste) aimed at changing the game momentum but failed to produce a goal.