Blackpool FC vs Millwall FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Millwall FC — Championship at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Millwall FC 46 games · 83 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan | Millwall FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Hull City AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 18 Dec | Peterborough United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Dec | Derby County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan | Blackpool FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Jan | Bristol City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Coventry City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Dec | Birmingham City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Blackpool FC vs Millwall FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Blackpool FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 20' CJ Hamilton is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Blackpool FC so far.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Millwall FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dujon Sterling made 374 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 40' It’s a booking for Blackpool FC player. Luke Garbutt gets a Yellow card.
- 45' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Millwall FC backline.
- 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Richard Keogh, as he is very good at scoring at Bloomfield Road with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 55' Shayne Lavery doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 59' Another change for Millwall FC made on 59 minute. Mason Bennett leaves to be changed by Oliver Burke.
- 64' Blackpool FC have won 466 goals from 384 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 66' A tactical swap from Blackpool FC — Jordan Gabriel on, Luke Garbutt off on 66 minutes.
- 71' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 75' Millwall FC make a change. Scott Malone trudges off to be replaced by Connor Mahoney on 75 minutes.
- 77' Jerry Yates is replacing Shayne Lavery for the Blackpool FC side.
- 78' The crowd applauds Shayne Lavery as he leaves the pitch. Jerry Yates steps in for Blackpool FC.
- 83' A quiet spell here at Bloomfield Road. Blackpool FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 88' England international Luke Garbutt has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 89' The Blackpool FC bench stirs into life. CJ Hamilton is withdrawn and Owen Dale gets his opportunity.
- The points are shared — Blackpool FC 1-0 Millwall FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 26
- 12
- 14
- 2
-
29
Luke Garbutt ↓ Jordan Gabriel 66'
- 35
-
22
CJ Hamilton ↓ Owen Dale 89'
- 32
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↓ Jerry Yates 78'
- 11
Bench
- 13
- 6
-
–
Jerry Yates ↑ 78'
-
7
Owen Dale ↑ 89'
- 9
-
4
Jordan Gabriel ↑ 66'
- 20
Millwall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 4
- 5
- 3
-
28
George Evans ↓ Tyler Burey 59'
-
20
Mason Bennett ↓ Oliver Burke 59'
-
11
Scott Malone ↓ Connor Mahoney 75'
- 33
- 6
- 2
- 24
Bench
- 8
-
32
Tyler Burey ↑ 59'
-
14
Oliver Burke ↑ 59'
-
21
Connor Mahoney ↑ 75'
- 1
- 16
- 49
Coach
Gary Rowett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Shayne Lavery | 3 |
| Tom Bradshaw | 2 |
| Zian Flemming | 2 |
| Daniel Grimshaw | 1 |
| Charlie Patino | 1 |
| Jerry Yates | 1 |
| Lewis Fiorini | 1 |
| Jake Cooper | 1 |
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.3
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
Millwall FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.28
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Millwall FC
54%
Blackpool FC or Millwall FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
12.5%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Millwall FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 22% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 17% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Millwall FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.