Match report

Portsmouth Defeats Millwall 3-1 in Championship Clash

Portsmouth
Portsmouth
3–1
FT
Millwall
Millwall
Nov 22, 2025

In an intense Championship fixture, Portsmouth emerged victorious over Millwall by securing a decisive 3-1 triumph. The game saw key moments from both sides, with Z. Swanson and A. Segecic scoring for Portsmouth early on, followed by J. Bryan's controversial red card that shifted the momentum in favor of the home side. Despite a late goal from M. Ivanovic for Millwall, J. Williams sealed the win for Portsmouth.

Key Facts

  • • Portsmouth 3–1 Millwall (Championship)
  • • Goals: Z. Swanson (22'), A. Segecic (51'), J. Williams (89') for Portsmouth; M. Ivanovic (72') for Millwall.
  • • Yellow Cards: Danny McNamara (Millwall, 45+4'), Z. Swanson (Portsmouth, 66')
  • • Red Card: J. Bryan (Millwall, 67')

Lineups

Portsmouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Schmid (G)
  • 24 T. Devlin (D)
  • 4 J. Knight (D)
  • 5 R. Poole (D)
  • 22 Z. Swanson (D)
  • 21 A. Dozzell (M)
  • 18 M. Kosznovszky (M)
  • 11 F. Bianchini (M)
  • 10 A. Segecic (M)
  • 23 J. Murphy (M)
  • 9 C. Bishop (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 J. Bursik
  • 2 J. Williams
  • 7 M. Pack
  • 8 J. Swift
  • 14 H. Matthews
  • 25 M. Kirk
  • 36 C. Chaplin
  • 47 Yang Min-Hyuk
  • 49 C. Lang

Millwall

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 15 M. Crocombe (G)
  • 2 D. McNamara (D)
  • 4 T. Crama (D)
  • 6 C. Taylor (D)
  • 3 Z. Sturge (D)
  • 49 D. Mazou-Sacko (M)
  • 24 C. De Norre (M)
  • 7 T. Ballo (M)
  • 17 M. Langstaff (M)
  • 14 A. Doughty (M)
  • 9 M. Ivanovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 S. Benda
  • 10 C. Neghli
  • 16 D. Kelly
  • 22 A. Emakhu
  • 23 J. Bryan
  • 25 L. Cundle
  • 27 K. Grant
  • 31 R. Bangura-Williams
  • 45 W. Harding

Timeline

  1. Portsmouth
    22' Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    Z. Swanson · Assist: Josh Murphy
  2. Millwall
    38' Millwall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Z. Sturge · On: J. Bryan
  3. Millwall
    45'+4 Millwall Card · Yellow Card
    Danny McNamara

    Foul

  4. Portsmouth
    51' Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Segecic · Assist: Josh Murphy
  5. Millwall
    55' Millwall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Mazou-Sacko · On: D. Kelly
  6. Portsmouth
    62' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Segecic · On: C. Lang
  7. Millwall
    62' Millwall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Doughty · On: A. Emakhu
  8. Millwall
    62' Millwall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Danny McNamara · On: W. Harding
  9. Millwall
    63' Millwall subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Langstaff · On: L. Cundle
  10. Portsmouth
    66' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Swanson

    Foul

  11. Millwall
    67' Millwall Card · Red Card
    J. Bryan

    Foul

  12. Portsmouth
    69' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Z. Swanson · On: J. Williams
  13. Millwall
    72' Millwall Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ivanovic · Assist: A. Emakhu
  14. Portsmouth
    80' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Dozzell · On: M. Pack
  15. Portsmouth
    80' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Bianchini · On: C. Chaplin
  16. Millwall
    81' Millwall subst · Substitution 6
    Off: T. Ballo · On: C. Neghli
  17. Portsmouth
    89' Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Williams

Match Stats

Stat Portsmouth Millwall
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy 70% 67%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 15 7
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 344 347
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 1.59 0.44
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 241 234
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Z. Swanson's early goal at the 22nd minute set Portsmouth on track for victory.
  • ▸ The red card issued to Millwall’s J. Bryan in the 67th minute severely impacted their ability to fight back, turning the tide towards Portsmouth.
  • ▸ J. Williams' late strike in the 89th minute sealed Portsmouth's win despite a goal from M. Ivanovic for Millwall.