Thursday , 2 July 2026

Middlesbrough FC vs Millwall FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2023-24
Middlesbrough FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Millwall FC
Sat 5 Aug 2023 · 14:00 UTC Riverside 29,359 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 79' Romain Esse
Y 25' Joe Bryan
Y 46' Kevin Nisbet
Jonny Howson 80' Y
Y 80' Jake Cooper

Overview

Match Preview

Middlesbrough FC vs Millwall FC — Championship at Riverside.

Match Details

  • Referee Gavin Ward
  • Assistant 1 Shaun Hudson
  • Assistant 2 Geoff Eltringham

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

6
5
5
Middlesbrough FC 16 games · Avg 2.0 goals Millwall FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-05 Middlesbrough FC 0–1 Millwall FC 2023-01-14 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 Millwall FC 2022-10-08 Millwall FC 2–0 Middlesbrough FC 2022-03-12 Millwall FC 0–0 Middlesbrough FC 2021-11-20 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Millwall FC

Recent Form

Middlesbrough FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Aug Millwall FC H 0–1 L
17 May Coventry City FC H 0–1 L
14 May Coventry City FC A 0–0 D
08 May Coventry City FC H 1–1 D
01 May Rotherham United FC A 0–1 L
24 Apr Luton Town FC A 1–2 L
Millwall FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Aug Middlesbrough FC A 1–0 W
08 May Blackburn Rovers FC H 3–4 L
28 Apr Blackpool FC A 3–2 W
22 Apr Wigan Athletic FC A 1–2 L
18 Apr Birmingham City FC H 0–1 L
15 Apr Preston North End FC H 2–0 W

Season Stats

Middlesbrough FC Millwall FC
#5 Position #3
80 Points 83
46 Played 46
22 / 14 / 10 W / D / L 24 / 11 / 11
72 Scored 64
47 Conceded 49
+25 GD +15
1.74 PPG 1.80
48% Win % 52%

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
31% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Middlesbrough FC are 5th (80 pts). Millwall FC are 3rd (83 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Middlesbrough FC launch into their encounter with Millwall FC.
  • 5' Dael Fry is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Millwall FC tonight.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Middlesbrough FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Millwall FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Middlesbrough FC and Millwall FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 25' The referee calls foul for Joe Bryan. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 30' Middlesbrough FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 35' Middlesbrough FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Millwall FC backline.
  • 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 45' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Morgan Rogers made 377 appearances and scored 31 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 46' Kevin Nisbet is having his name booked by the referee on 46.
  • 51' Millwall FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 56' Middlesbrough FC have won 467 goals from 383 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 64' George Saville has so much to prove this time. He replaces Casper De Norre on 64 minute.
  • 69' Fresh legs for Middlesbrough FC! Sam Silvera comes on to replace Hayden Coulson.
  • 73' Millwall FC ring the changes. Zian Flemming has done his job and it is now time for Aidomo Emakhu to step up.
  • 76' A change in the Middlesbrough FC ranks — Daniel Barlaser exits the field as Jonny Howson enters on 76.
  • 79' Romain Esse makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Millwall FC are in front.
  • 80' Controversy at the stadium! Jonny Howson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 81' Jonny Howson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 86' Millwall FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 87' Fresh legs for Middlesbrough FC! Isaiah Jones comes on to replace Matt Crooks.
  • 90' Kevin Nisbet makes way for Tom Bradshaw at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Millwall FC.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Middlesbrough FC.

Lineups

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Millwall FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Marcus Forss 2
Duncan Watmore 2
Josh Coburn 2
Zian Flemming 2
Lee Gregory 1
Paddy McNair 1
Romain Esse 1
Aiden O'Brien 1

Head to Head

2023-08-05 Middlesbrough FC 0–1 Millwall FC 2023-01-14 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 Millwall FC 2022-10-08 Millwall FC 2–0 Middlesbrough FC 2022-03-12 Millwall FC 0–0 Middlesbrough FC 2021-11-20 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Millwall FC

Middlesbrough FC Form

2023-08-05 Middlesbrough FC 0–1 Millwall FC L 2023-05-17 Middlesbrough FC 0–1 Coventry City FC L 2023-05-14 Coventry City FC 0–0 Middlesbrough FC D 2023-05-08 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Coventry City FC D 2023-05-01 Rotherham United FC 1–0 Middlesbrough FC L 2023-04-24 Luton Town FC 2–1 Middlesbrough FC L

Millwall FC Form

2023-08-05 Middlesbrough FC 0–1 Millwall FC W 2023-05-08 Millwall FC 3–4 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2023-04-28 Blackpool FC 2–3 Millwall FC W 2023-04-22 Wigan Athletic FC 2–1 Millwall FC L 2023-04-18 Millwall FC 0–1 Birmingham City FC L 2023-04-15 Millwall FC 2–0 Preston North End FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.04 Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1 Millwall FC xG
I would bet for: Middlesbrough FC or Millwall FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Middlesbrough FC32% Draw32% Millwall FC36%
Actual: Millwall FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.14
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Middlesbrough FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Millwall FC
68%
Middlesbrough FC or Millwall FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Middlesbrough FC23% Draw53% Millwall FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
14%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.9%
1 – 2
7.2%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
2.7%
0 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC

Handicap Middlesbrough FC covers Push Millwall FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 19% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 21% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Millwall FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.