Millwall FC vs Stoke City FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Millwall FC vs Stoke City FC — Championship at The Den.
- Millwall FC 46 games · 83 pts (2026/27)
- Stoke City FC 46 games · 55 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dean Whitestone
- Referee Carl Fitch-Jackson
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
- Referee Robert Hyde
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | Stoke City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Jul | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 18 Jul | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 14 Jul | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jul | Hull City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Jul | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | Millwall FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Jul | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 18 Jul | Brentford FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Jul | Bristol City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Jul | Birmingham City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Jul | Leeds United FC | A | 0–5 | L |
Season Stats
| Millwall FC | Stoke City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #17 |
| 83 | Points | 55 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 24 / 11 / 11 | W / D / L | 15 / 10 / 21 |
| 64 | Scored | 51 |
| 49 | Conceded | 56 |
| +15 | GD | -5 |
| 1.80 | PPG | 1.20 |
| 52% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
19%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Millwall FC are 3rd (83 pts). Stoke City FC are 17th (55 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Millwall FC vs Stoke City FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Millwall FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Sam Vokes, a Wales , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' A quiet spell here at The Den. Stoke City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 25' Northern Ireland international Jordan Thompson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Millwall FC and Stoke City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 34' A moment of madness from Ben Thompson on 34 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Millwall FC will be frustrated.
- 39' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 44' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 49' It’s high time Gary Rowett made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 54' The travelling Stoke City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 59' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 64' Fresh legs for Stoke City FC! Steven Fletcher comes on to replace Tyrese Campbell.
- 69' Over 69 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 74' Shaun Williams has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 78' Jacob Brown has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sam Vokes on 78 minute.
- 82' The whistle greets Scott Malone as he departs to be replaced by Murray Wallace.
- 86' The crowd applauds Nick Powell as he leaves the pitch. Jordan Thompson steps in for Stoke City FC.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jacob Brown.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Millwall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 22
- 18
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 15
-
20
Mason Bennett ↓ Connor Mahoney 64'
-
14
Scott Malone ↓ Murray Wallace 82'
- 33
Bench
- 9
- 11
-
3
Murray Wallace ↑ 82'
- 26
-
21
Connor Mahoney ↑ 64'
-
10
Matt Smith ↑ 64'
- 41
Coach
Gary Rowett
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
9
Sam Vokes ↓ Jacob Brown 78'
- 15
- 26
- 22
- 16
- 3
- 6
- 12
-
25
Nick Powell ↓ Jordan Thompson 86'
- 13
Bench
- 1
- 7
- 36
-
18
Jacob Brown ↑ 78'
-
21
Steven Fletcher ↑ 64'
-
34
Jordan Thompson ↑ 86'
- 35
Coach
Michael O'Neill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Charlie Cresswell | 2 |
| Josh Coburn | 2 |
| Jacob Brown | 2 |
| Tom Bradshaw | 2 |
| Romaine Sawyers | 1 |
| George Saville | 1 |
| Zian Flemming | 1 |
| Saido Berahino | 1 |
Head to Head
Millwall FC Form
Stoke City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
Millwall FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Stoke City FC xG
I would bet for:
Millwall FC or Draw 76% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Millwall FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Stoke City FC
55%
Millwall FC or Stoke City FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15%
1 – 1
13.7%
2 – 0
9.8%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 0
4%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3.4%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Millwall FC
| Handicap | Millwall FC covers | Push | Stoke City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 14% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 24% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Millwall FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

