Match report
Burnley Defeats Millwall 5-1 in FA Cup Thriller
Burnley
5–1
FT
Millwall
Jan 10, 2026
Burnley stuns Millwall in the FA Cup with a convincing 5-1 victory. The Clarets dominated early, scoring three goals within the first 40 minutes through A. Barnes, L. Tchaouna, and J. Anthony. Despite late resistance from Millwall, Burnley extended their lead to five before Millwall managed a consolation goal in stoppage time.
Key Facts
- • Burnley's A. Barnes scored twice (11' & 65')
- • L. Tchaouna and J. Anthony also found the back of the net for Burnley
- • J. Bruun Larsen provided two assists for Burnley
- • Millwall managed a consolation goal from J. Coburn in stoppage time (90')
Lineups
Burnley
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 M. Weiss (G)
- 22 O. Sonne (D)
- 18 H. Ekdal (D)
- 5 M. Esteve (D)
- 3 Q. Hartman (D)
- 8 L. Ugochukwu (M)
- 29 J. Laurent (M)
- 17 L. Tchaouna (M)
- 7 J. Bruun Larsen (M)
- 11 J. Anthony (M)
- 35 A. Barnes (F)
Substitutes
- 32 V. Hladky
- 6 A. Tuanzebe
- 10 M. Edwards
- 12 B. Humphreys
- 16 Florentino
- 23 Lucas Pires
- 27 A. Broja
- 28 H. Mejbri
- 34 J. Banel
Millwall
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 S. Benda (G)
- 18 R. Leonard (D)
- 27 K. Grant (D)
- 5 J. Cooper (D)
- 23 J. Bryan (D)
- 31 R. Bangura-Williams (M)
- 8 B. Mitchell (M)
- 14 A. Doughty (M)
- 7 T. Ballo (M)
- 22 A. Emakhu (M)
- 17 M. Langstaff (F)
Substitutes
- 43 J. Coleman
- 2 D. McNamara
- 3 Z. Sturge
- 19 J. Coburn
- 28 A. Matthews
- 30 R. Lamptey
- 32 S. Kendall
- 45 W. Harding
- 47 J. Howland
Timeline
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11' Burnley Goal · Normal GoalA. Barnes · Assist: J. Bruun Larsen -
34' Millwall Card · Yellow CardR. LeonardFoul
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35' Burnley Goal · Normal GoalL. Tchaouna · Assist: H. Ekdal -
42' Burnley Card · Yellow CardO. SonneFoul
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44' Burnley Goal · Normal GoalJ. Anthony · Assist: J. Bruun Larsen -
61' Millwall subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Langstaff · On: J. Coburn -
61' Millwall subst · Substitution 2Off: Billy Mitchell · On: J. Howland -
65' Burnley Goal · Normal GoalA. Barnes -
66' Burnley subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Ugochukwu · On: Florentino -
66' Burnley subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Laurent · On: H. Mejbri -
66' Millwall subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Leonard · On: Danny McNamara -
66' Millwall subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Ballo · On: R. Lamptey -
78' Burnley subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Bruun Larsen · On: J. Banel -
80' Burnley Card · Yellow CardL. TchaounaFoul
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83' Millwall subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Doughty · On: A. Matthews -
85' Burnley Card · Yellow CardH. Mejbri -
89' Burnley Goal · Normal GoalJ. Banel -
90' Millwall Goal · Normal GoalJ. Coburn · Assist: R. Lamptey
Match Stats
| Stat | Burnley | Millwall |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 77% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 12 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 700 | 339 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 7 |
| xG | 2.21 | 0.96 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 1 |
| Possession | 67% | 33% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 632 | 261 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 11 |
| Saves | 6 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ A. Barnes' early goal at 11' set the tone for Burnley's dominant performance.
- ▸ L. Tchaouna's goal just minutes later at 35', further cemented Burnley's control over the match.