Match report

Burnley Defeats Millwall 5-1 in FA Cup Thriller

Burnley
Burnley
5–1
FT
Millwall
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

  1. Burnley
    11' Burnley Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Barnes · Assist: J. Bruun Larsen
  2. Millwall
    34' Millwall Card · Yellow Card
    R. Leonard

    Foul

  3. Burnley
    35' Burnley Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Tchaouna · Assist: H. Ekdal
  4. Burnley
    42' Burnley Card · Yellow Card
    O. Sonne

    Foul

  5. Burnley
    44' Burnley Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Anthony · Assist: J. Bruun Larsen
  6. Millwall
    61' Millwall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Langstaff · On: J. Coburn
  7. Millwall
    61' Millwall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Billy Mitchell · On: J. Howland
  8. Burnley
    65' Burnley Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Barnes
  9. Burnley
    66' Burnley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Ugochukwu · On: Florentino
  10. Burnley
    66' Burnley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Laurent · On: H. Mejbri
  11. Millwall
    66' Millwall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Leonard · On: Danny McNamara
  12. Millwall
    66' Millwall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Ballo · On: R. Lamptey
  13. Burnley
    78' Burnley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Bruun Larsen · On: J. Banel
  14. Burnley
    80' Burnley Card · Yellow Card
    L. Tchaouna

    Foul

  15. Millwall
    83' Millwall subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Doughty · On: A. Matthews
  16. Burnley
    85' Burnley Card · Yellow Card
    H. Mejbri
  17. Burnley
    89' Burnley Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Banel
  18. Millwall
    90' Millwall Goal · Normal Goal
    J. 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.