Match report

Millwall Stuns Southampton with 3-2 Victory in Championship Clash

Millwall
Millwall
3–2
FT
Southampton
Southampton
Nov 29, 2025

Millwall stunned the visiting Southampton side with a hard-fought 3-2 victory at The Den. Despite conceding early from Adam Armstrong's penalty, Millwall showcased remarkable composure and grit to turn the match around. Goals from F. Azeez, C. Taylor, and T. Crama ensured the home team secured all three points in this high-intensity Championship fixture.

Key Facts

  • • Millwall 3-2 Southampton (Championship)
  • • F. Azeez scored first for Millwall at minute 72, assisted by T. Crama.
  • • Adam Armstrong netted a penalty for Southampton at minute 55.
  • • C. Taylor's goal put Millwall ahead at minute 81, with an assist from C. De Norre.
  • • F. Azaz briefly equalized for Southampton at minute 87, but T. Crama secured the win in injury time.

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)
  • 2 D. McNamara (D)
  • 24 C. De Norre (M)
  • 16 D. Kelly (M)
  • 11 F. Azeez (M)
  • 31 R. Bangura-Williams (M)
  • 22 A. Emakhu (M)
  • 9 M. Ivanovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 S. Benda
  • 7 T. Ballo
  • 10 C. Neghli
  • 14 A. Doughty
  • 17 M. Langstaff
  • 27 K. Grant
  • 28 A. Matthews
  • 29 Z. Lovelace
  • 45 W. Harding

Southampton

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 31 G. Bazunu (G)
  • 6 T. Harwood-Bellis (D)
  • 15 N. Wood (D)
  • 5 J. Stephens (D)
  • 18 T. Fellows (M)
  • 48 C. Bragg (M)
  • 20 C. Jander (M)
  • 3 R. Manning (M)
  • 10 F. Azaz (F)
  • 46 J. Robinson (F)
  • 9 A. Armstrong (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. McCarthy
  • 7 J. Aribo
  • 12 R. Edwards
  • 17 J. Quarshie
  • 26 R. Fraser
  • 27 K. Matsuki
  • 28 O. Romeu
  • 34 Welington
  • 49 N. Oyekunle

Timeline

  1. Southampton
    36' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    T. Fellows

    Simulation

  2. Southampton
    47' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    Adam Armstrong

    Foul

  3. Southampton
    55' Southampton Goal · Penalty
    Adam Armstrong
  4. Southampton
    62' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Robinson · On: J. Aribo
  5. Millwall
    72' Millwall Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Azeez · Assist: T. Crama
  6. Millwall
    73' Millwall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Bangura-Williams · On: C. Neghli
  7. Millwall
    74' Millwall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Danny McNamara · On: A. Doughty
  8. Southampton
    76' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Fellows · On: R. Fraser
  9. Southampton
    76' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Bragg · On: O. Romeu
  10. Millwall
    78' Millwall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Azeez · On: T. Ballo
  11. Millwall
    81' Millwall Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Taylor · Assist: C. De Norre
  12. Southampton
    87' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Azaz
  13. Millwall
    88' Millwall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Kelly · On: M. Langstaff
  14. Millwall
    88' Millwall subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Emakhu · On: Z. Lovelace
  15. Millwall
    90'+7 Millwall Card · Yellow Card
    T. Crama
  16. Millwall
    90' Millwall Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Crama · Assist: T. Ballo

Match Stats

Stat Millwall Southampton
Fouls 11 6
Pass Accuracy 75% 82%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 11
Corners 9 6
Total Passes 301 467
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 7 8
xG 1.83 1.20
Shots off Target 10 2
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 227 385
Shots Inside Box 13 9
Saves 7 3
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Millwall's quick response after conceding a penalty goal showed their resilience and intent to fight back.
  • ▸ The introduction of R. Bangura-Williams and Danny McNamara provided Millwall with the necessary dynamism, leading to the crucial second half goals.