Millwall FC vs Blackpool FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Millwall FC vs Blackpool FC — Championship at The Den.
- Millwall FC 46 games · 83 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Aug | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Aug | Fulham FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Aug | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Aug | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 May | Coventry City FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | Millwall FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Aug | AFC Bournemouth | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Aug | Coventry City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Aug | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Aug | Bristol City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 May | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Millwall FC launch into their encounter with Blackpool FC.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matt Smith made 378 appearances and scored 23 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Millwall FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 14' Blackpool FC player sees a Red card in front of him.
- 19' Millwall FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackpool FC backline.
- 24' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 24 minutes.
- 27' It’s a booking for Blackpool FC player. Ken Dougall gets a Yellow card.
- 28' A moment of madness from Ken Dougall on 28 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Blackpool FC will be frustrated.
- 33' A quiet spell here at The Den. Millwall FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 38' England international Tyreece John-Jules has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 43' The travelling Blackpool FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 48' Millwall FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 50' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Billy Mitchell.
- 55' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' GOAL! Shayne Lavery fires home to make it 0-1!
- 57' Against the run of play, Shayne Lavery has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 58' Millwall FC ring the changes. Billy Mitchell has done his job and it is now time for Connor Mahoney to step up.
- 62' George Saville is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
- 63' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jed Wallace makes it 1-2.
- 67' Kevin Stewart is replacing Shayne Lavery for the Blackpool FC side.
- 69' The referee calls foul for Scott Malone. He receives a Yellow card.
- 74' Millwall FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 74.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for CJ Hamilton. He replaces Jerry Yates on 76 minute.
- 81' The home supporters are growing impatient. Millwall FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 84' Maikel Kieftenbeld makes way for George Evans at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Millwall FC.
- 88' The Blackpool FC bench stirs into life. Josh Bowler is withdrawn and Tyreece John-Jules gets his opportunity.
- 90' A change in the Millwall FC ranks — Matt Smith exits the field as Ben Thompson enters on 90.
- 90' Against the run of play, Jake Cooper has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Millwall FC take all three points.
Lineups
Millwall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 5
- 7
- 3
- 11
- 33
- 6
-
10
Matt Smith ↓ Ben Thompson 90'
- 17
-
24
Billy Mitchell ↓ Connor Mahoney 58'
- 26
Bench
-
8
Ben Thompson ↑ 90'
- 9
- 15
-
28
George Evans ↑ 84'
-
21
Connor Mahoney ↑ 58'
- 1
- 34
Coach
Gary Rowett
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 5
- 26
- 12
- 1
- 2
- 29
-
9
Jerry Yates ↓ CJ Hamilton 76'
- 10
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↓ Kevin Stewart 67'
- 11
Bench
-
6
Kevin Stewart ↑ 67'
-
22
CJ Hamilton ↑ 76'
- 32
-
28
Tyreece John-Jules ↑ 88'
- 20
- 23
- 16
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Shayne Lavery | 3 |
| Tom Bradshaw | 2 |
| Zian Flemming | 2 |
| Jerry Yates | 1 |
| Lewis Fiorini | 1 |
| Jake Cooper | 1 |
| Jed Wallace | 1 |
| Benik Afobe | 1 |
Head to Head
Millwall FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.56
Millwall FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Millwall FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Millwall FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Blackpool FC
52%
Millwall FC or Blackpool FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
7.9%
0 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Millwall FC
| Handicap | Millwall FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Millwall FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.