Match report

Millwall Defeats Watford 1-0 in FA Cup Thriller

Millwall
Millwall
1–0
FT
Watford
Watford
Jan 29, 2017

Millwall secured a memorable 1-0 victory over Watford in the FA Cup third round, thanks to a late goal from Steve Morison. The Lions' resilience and determination were on full display as they held off the Premier League side to advance in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Millwall 1-0 Watford
  • • Goal: Steve Morison (85')
  • • Substitutions: Watford (Pantilimon, Dja Djédjé, Jerome Sinclair), Millwall (O'Brien, Onyedinma, Lee Gregory)
  • • Yellow cards: Watford (M. Britos, Brandon Mason, A. Doucouré)

Lineups

Millwall

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Archer (G)
  • 5 T. Craig (D)
  • 17 B. Webster (D)
  • 2 S. Cummings (D)
  • 24 J. Cooper (D)
  • 6 S. Williams (M)
  • 8 B. Thompson (M)
  • 20 S. Morison (F)
  • 9 L. Gregory (F)
  • 22 A. O'Brien (M)
  • 10 F. Onyedinma (M)

Substitutes

  • 18 S. Ferguson
  • 14 J. Wallace
  • 26 N. Abdou
  • 3 J. Martin
  • 7 D. Worrall
  • 12 M. Romeo
  • 31 T. King

Watford

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 30 C. Pantilimon (G)
  • 4 Y. Kaboul (D)
  • 6 A. Mariappa (D)
  • 3 M. Britos (D)
  • 26 B. Dja Djédjé (D)
  • 32 B. Mason (D)
  • 23 B. Watson (M)
  • 17 A. Guédioura (M)
  • 16 A. Doucouré (M)
  • 33 S. Okaka (F)
  • 19 J. Sinclair (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Gomes
  • 22 D. Janmaat
  • 9 T. Deeney
  • 5 S. Prödl
  • 8 T. Cleverley
  • 15 C. Cathcart
  • 29 E. Capoue

Timeline

  1. Watford
    42' Watford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Pantilimon · On: Gomes
  2. Watford
    66' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    M. Britos
  3. Watford
    69' Watford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Dja Djédjé · On: D. Janmaat
  4. Millwall
    71' Millwall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. O'Brien · On: S. Ferguson
  5. Millwall
    72' Millwall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Onyedinma · On: J. Wallace
  6. Watford
    77' Watford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jerome Sinclair · On: T. Deeney
  7. Watford
    81' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    Brandon Mason
  8. Millwall
    85' Millwall Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Morison · Assist: S. Ferguson
  9. Millwall
    90'+5 Millwall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lee Gregory · On: N. Abdou
  10. Watford
    90' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    A. Doucouré

Match Stats

Stat Millwall Watford
Fouls 14 9
Pass Accuracy 64% 81%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 4
Corners 9 2
Total Passes 294 494
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 5 1
Shots off Target 3 1
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes 189 398
Shots Inside Box 10 3
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in Millwall's favor when Steve Morison scored the decisive goal in the 85th minute, breaking the deadlock and securing the win.
  • ▸ Watford made several substitutions but failed to capitalize on their chances, with Millwall's defense proving strong and resilient.