Millwall FC vs Sunderland AFC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Millwall FC vs Sunderland AFC — Championship at The Den.
- Millwall FC 46 games · 83 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Jan | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Jan | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Jan | Sheffield United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Rotherham United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Bristol City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb | Millwall FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jan | Fulham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Jan | Middlesbrough FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Jan | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Blackpool FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at The Den. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Millwall FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' George Honeyman has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 59 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' 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.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 32' It’s a booking for Millwall FC player. Jake Cooper gets a Yellow card.
- 37' The referee calls foul for Mason Bennett. He receives a Yellow card.
- 42' The 24-year-old Joe Gelhardt has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' It is a substitution in Millwall FC team. Mason Bennett is replaced by Duncan Watmore on 46 minute.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 52' The referee has no hesitation. Trai Hume is booked for Sunderland AFC — Yellow card on 52.
- 57' Danny Batth has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 60' Jake Cooper adds to his 0 season tally! Millwall FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 63' Jack Clarke makes way for Alex Pritchard at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sunderland AFC.
- 67' The whistle greets Ajibola Alese as he departs to be replaced by Dennis Cirken.
- 72' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 77' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sunderland AFC that had 363 games and scored 478 goals.
- 81' Brilliant from the ! Dennis Cirken makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 81.
- 81' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for George Saville.
- 84' A change in the Millwall FC ranks — Tom Bradshaw exits the field as Oliver Burke enters on 84.
- 85' The Sunderland AFC manager makes a substitution. Edouard Michut departs to be replaced by Pierre Ekwah.
- 89' The crowd applauds Joe Gelhardt as he leaves the pitch. Abdoullah Ba steps in for Sunderland AFC.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Millwall FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Tom Bradshaw ↓ Oliver Burke 84'
- 5
- 3
- 39
-
20
Mason Bennett ↓ Duncan Watmore 46'
- 23
- 1
- 10
- 2
- 8
- 15
Bench
-
7
Oliver Burke ↑ 84'
- 18
-
19
Duncan Watmore ↑ 46'
- 11
- 33
- 16
-
21
Andreas Voglsammer ↑ 84'
Coach
Gary Rowett
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
20
Jack Clarke ↓ Alex Pritchard 63'
-
28
Joe Gelhardt ↓ Abdoullah Ba 89'
- 10
- 1
- 24
- 32
- 5
-
42
Ajibola Alese ↓ Dennis Cirken 67'
-
25
Edouard Michut ↓ Pierre Ekwah 85'
- 16
Bench
- 12
-
21
Alex Pritchard ↑ 63'
-
3
Dennis Cirken ↑ 67'
-
17
Abdoullah Ba ↑ 89'
- 19
-
39
Pierre Ekwah ↑ 85'
Coach
Tony Mowbray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alex Pritchard | 2 |
| Duncan Watmore | 1 |
| Femi Azeez | 1 |
| Aaron Connolly | 1 |
| Trai Hume | 1 |
| Ellis Simms | 1 |
| Amad | 1 |
| Jake Cooper | 1 |
Millwall FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.07
Millwall FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Millwall FC or Sunderland AFC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Millwall FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
67%
Millwall FC or Sunderland AFC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12%
0 – 1
11.1%
1 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.4%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Millwall FC
| Handicap | Millwall FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 18% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 21% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Millwall FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.