Millwall FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Millwall FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at The Den.
- Millwall FC 8 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 8 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Mar | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Mar | Reading FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Feb | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | Derby County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Millwall FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Mar | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 05 Mar | Luton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Feb | Barnsley FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Feb | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Feb | Bristol City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Millwall FC | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #3 |
| 11 | Points | 15 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 3 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 4 / 3 / 1 |
| 15 | Scored | 16 |
| 15 | Conceded | 12 |
| +0 | GD | +4 |
| 1.38 | PPG | 1.88 |
| 38% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
41%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
35%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Millwall FC this season
Millwall FC this season
13%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Millwall FC are 11th (11 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 3rd (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Millwall FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
4/2
46-60
3/4
61-75
–/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
3/3
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Millwall FC
| Lyndon Dykes | 4 G | 1 A |
| Tairyk Arconte | 3 G | |
| Josh Coburn | 2 G | |
| Luke Cundle | 1 G |
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 6 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to The Den that hosts another battle between Millwall FC and Middlesbrough FC.
- 4' That is a Yellow card for Millwall FC. Jake Cooper will be fuming at that decision.
- 9' Middlesbrough FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 14' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Gary Rowett will be considering his options from the bench.
- 16' The referee has no hesitation. Daniel Ballard is booked for Millwall FC — Yellow card on 16.
- 19' A meaty challenge results in booking for Scott Malone on 19.
- 24' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 29' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 34' Jed Wallace has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 34.
- 39' Over 39 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 44' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 49' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 54' The travelling Middlesbrough FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 59' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 64' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Millwall FC and Middlesbrough FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 69' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 71' A change in the Millwall FC ranks — Mason Bennett exits the field as Zak Lovelace enters on 71.
- 74' Duncan Watmore has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aaron Connolly on 74 minute.
- 79' Lee Peltier has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 84' The energy levels are beginning to show. Chris Wilder might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 89' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Millwall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 5
- 7
- 3
-
20
Mason Bennett ↓ Zak Lovelace 71'
- 11
- 33
- 17
- 2
- 24
- 26
Bench
- 32
- 15
- 28
- 21
- 1
- 35
-
49
Zak Lovelace ↑ 71'
Coach
Gary Rowett
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
26
Aaron Connolly ↓ Duncan Watmore 74'
- 14
- 1
- 17
- 6
- 16
- 7
- 3
- 25
- 47
- 35
Bench
-
18
Duncan Watmore ↑ 74'
- 22
- 28
- 5
- 27
- 50
- 37
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Zian Flemming | 2 |
| Marcus Forss | 2 |
| Duncan Watmore | 2 |
| Josh Coburn | 2 |
| George Friend | 1 |
| Soul Bamba | 1 |
| Camiel Neghli | 1 |
| Jed Wallace | 1 |
Head to Head
Millwall FC Form
Middlesbrough FC Form
2022-03-12
Millwall FC
0–0
Middlesbrough FC
D
2022-03-08
Sheffield United FC
4–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
2022-03-05
Middlesbrough FC
2–1
Luton Town FC
W
2022-02-26
Barnsley FC
3–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2022-02-22
Middlesbrough FC
2–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2022-02-19
Bristol City FC
2–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.65
Millwall FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.62
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Millwall FC or Middlesbrough FC 75% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Millwall FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
58%
Millwall FC or Middlesbrough FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
5.6%
0 – 1
5.4%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
5.2%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Millwall FC
| Handicap | Millwall FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Millwall FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.