Match report

Millwall Defeats Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 in Championship Clash

Millwall
Millwall
1–0
FT
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
Nov 26, 2025

Millwall held off a resolute Sheffield Wednesday side to secure a vital 1-0 victory in their Championship encounter. The Lions' goal came from F. Azeez, who capitalized on an assist by A. Doughty in the 71st minute, proving decisive as Millwall's defense stifled any comeback attempts by the Owls.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Millwall 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday
  • • Goal scorer: F. Azeez (71') for Millwall
  • • Assist provider: A. Doughty for Millwall's goal
  • • Sheffield Wednesday received three yellow cards, with L. Cooper and Dominic Iorfa receiving cards in the first half, followed by Barry Bannan in the second

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)
  • 14 A. Doughty (D)
  • 24 C. De Norre (M)
  • 25 L. Cundle (M)
  • 7 T. Ballo (M)
  • 10 C. Neghli (M)
  • 22 A. Emakhu (M)
  • 9 M. Ivanovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 S. Benda
  • 2 D. McNamara
  • 11 F. Azeez
  • 16 D. Kelly
  • 17 M. Langstaff
  • 27 K. Grant
  • 28 A. Matthews
  • 31 R. Bangura-Williams
  • 45 W. Harding

Sheffield Wednesday

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 24 E. Horvath (G)
  • 6 D. Iorfa (D)
  • 16 L. Cooper (D)
  • 3 M. Lowe (D)
  • 4 S. Fusire (M)
  • 7 Y. Valery (M)
  • 10 B. Bannan (M)
  • 12 H. Amass (M)
  • 17 C. McNeill (F)
  • 8 S. Ingelsson (F)
  • 18 B. Cadamarteri (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 L. Stretch
  • 13 J. Phillips
  • 2 L. Palmer
  • 22 G. Otegbayo
  • 32 J. Emery
  • 33 Y. Alao
  • 27 R. Johnson
  • 37 J. Thornton
  • 9 J. Lowe

Timeline

  1. Sheffield Wednesday
    42' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow Card
    L. Cooper

    Foul

  2. Sheffield Wednesday
    45'+1 Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow Card
    Dominic Iorfa

    Foul

  3. Millwall
    61' Millwall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Ballo · On: F. Azeez
  4. Millwall
    61' Millwall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Neghli · On: R. Bangura-Williams
  5. Millwall
    71' Millwall Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Azeez · Assist: A. Doughty
  6. Millwall
    72' Millwall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Doughty · On: Danny McNamara
  7. Sheffield Wednesday
    73' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Ingelsson · On: J. Lowe
  8. Sheffield Wednesday
    79' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Cooper · On: L. Palmer
  9. Millwall
    87' Millwall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Emakhu · On: D. Kelly
  10. Millwall
    87' Millwall subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Ivanovic · On: M. Langstaff
  11. Sheffield Wednesday
    88' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow Card
    Barry Bannan

    Argument

  12. Sheffield Wednesday
    90' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Amass · On: R. Johnson
  13. Sheffield Wednesday
    90' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Fusire · On: J. Thornton

Match Stats

Stat Millwall Sheffield Wednesday
Fouls 7 11
Pass Accuracy 74% 71%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 11
Corners 9 5
Total Passes 429 372
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 8 3
xG 2.45 0.70
Shots off Target 10 5
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 318 264
Shots Inside Box 20 6
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Millwall's early substitution of T. Ballo for F. Azeez at 61' set up a stronger attack that led to their goal
  • ▸ The red card-worthy conduct from Sheffield Wednesday players, resulting in multiple yellow cards, hindered their ability to mount an effective comeback after conceding the goal