Match report

Millwall 4-4 Brighton: A Thrilling FA Cup Draw

Millwall
Millwall
4–4
PEN
Brighton
Brighton
Mar 17, 2019

In a thrilling FA Cup encounter, Millwall and Brighton shared the spoils with a 4-4 draw. Both teams demonstrated a relentless attack that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Millwall's A. Pearce and A. O'Brien were key contributors, while Brighton relied on the scoring prowess of J. Locadia and S. March. The match included a red card for Millwall's S. Ferguson, adding to the drama of the game.

Key Facts

  • • Millwall and Brighton ended in a 4-4 draw in the FA Cup match.
  • • A. Pearce and A. O'Brien scored for Millwall, while J. Locadia and S. March scored for Brighton.
  • • Bernardo and Martín Montoya received yellow cards for Brighton.
  • • S. Ferguson was given a red card for Millwall late in the match.

Lineups

Millwall

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 16 D. Martin (G)
  • 15 A. Pearce (D)
  • 12 M. Romeo (D)
  • 5 J. Cooper (D)
  • 6 S. Williams (M)
  • 11 S. Ferguson (M)
  • 28 R. Leonard (M)
  • 7 J. Wallace (M)
  • 18 R. Tunnicliffe (M)
  • 9 L. Gregory (F)
  • 22 A. O'Brien (M)

Substitutes

  • 3 J. Meredith
  • 4 S. Hutchinson
  • 20 S. Morison
  • 2 C. McLaughlin
  • 13 B. Amos
  • 19 T. Elliott
  • 26 J. Skalák

Brighton

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Ryan (G)
  • 4 S. Duffy (D)
  • 5 L. Dunk (D)
  • 22 Martín Montoya (D)
  • 30 Bernardo (D)
  • 6 D. Stephens (M)
  • 7 B. Kayal (M)
  • 24 D. Pröpper (M)
  • 11 A. Knockaert (M)
  • 17 G. Murray (F)
  • 16 A. Jahanbakhsh (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 S. March
  • 9 J. Locadia
  • 19 J. Izquierdo
  • 2 Bruno Saltor
  • 3 G. Bong
  • 27 D. Button
  • 33 D. Burn

Timeline

  1. Brighton
    35' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    Bernardo
  2. Brighton
    67' Brighton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alireza Jahanbakhsh · On: S. March
  3. Brighton
    69' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    Martín Montoya
  4. Millwall
    70' Millwall Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Pearce · Assist: S. Williams
  5. Brighton
    73' Brighton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Anthony Knockaert · On: J. Locadia
  6. Brighton
    73' Brighton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Kayal · On: José Izquierdo
  7. Millwall
    79' Millwall Goal · Normal Goal
    A. O'Brien · Assist: J. Wallace
  8. Millwall
    85' Millwall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. O'Brien · On: J. Meredith
  9. Brighton
    88' Brighton Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Locadia
  10. Millwall
    90'+1 Millwall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lee Gregory · On: S. Morison
  11. Millwall
    90'+3 Millwall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Wallace · On: Shaun Hutchinson
  12. Brighton
    90'+5 Brighton Goal · Normal Goal
    S. March
  13. Millwall
    119' Millwall Card · Red Card
    S. Ferguson

Match Stats

Stat Millwall Brighton
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 59% 81%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards 1 —
Total Shots 15 21
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 360 712
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 6
Shots on Target 7 9
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 33% 67%
Accurate Passes 212 575
Shots Inside Box 10 10
Saves 7 5
Shots Outside Box 5 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Millwall took a crucial lead with goals from A. Pearce and A. O'Brien in the second half, putting pressure on Brighton to respond.
  • ▸ Brighton's J. Locadia and S. March both scored in injury time, making it a tense end to the match and ultimately securing a draw for their team.