Sunderland AFC vs Millwall FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sunderland AFC vs Millwall FC — Championship at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Millwall FC 46 games · 83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | Millwall FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Nov | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | Luton Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Oct | Burnley FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Nov | Preston North End FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 05 Nov | Hull City AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Nov | Birmingham City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Oct | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Oct | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
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' The game is set. Millwall FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Millwall FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Charlie Cresswell is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Millwall FC tonight.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' 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.
- 22' The referee shows Millwall FC player a Yellow card on 22.
- 27' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 32' Scott Malone is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Millwall FC so far.
- 34' Poor challenge from George Honeyman. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 35' The referee shows Millwall FC player a Yellow card on 35.
- 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 41' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Billy Mitchell.
- 46' Sunderland AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 51' England international Jamie Shackleton has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 53' What a moment for Amad! That strike on 53 puts his side firmly in control.
- 58' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Alex Pritchard makes it 2-0.
- 59' Alex Pritchard adds to his 0 season tally! Sunderland AFC lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
- 63' Elliot Embleton has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alex Pritchard on 63 minute.
- 66' Another substitution for Millwall FC to replace George Saville by Jamie Shackleton on 66 minute.
- 67' Callum Styles has so much to prove this time. He replaces George Honeyman on 67 minute.
- 72' 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.
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Lynden Gooch argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 74' Patrick Roberts has so much to prove this time. He replaces Amad on 74 minute.
- 79' The 33-year-old Murray Wallace has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 80' A tactical swap from Sunderland AFC — Dennis Cirken on, Jack Clarke off on 80 minutes.
- 82' The crowd applauds Murray Wallace as he leaves the pitch. Scott Malone steps in for Millwall FC.
- 83' Scott Malone gets the nod from Millwall FC. He replaces Murray Wallace and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tony Mowbray will be considering his options from the bench.
- Millwall FC will have plenty to reflect on. Sunderland AFC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 11
- 13
- 6
-
20
Jack Clarke ↓ Dennis Cirken 80'
- 4
- 1
- 24
- 42
- 9
-
16
Amad ↓ Patrick Roberts 74'
Bench
- 12
-
8
Elliot Embleton ↑ 63'
-
10
Patrick Roberts ↑ 74'
- 7
- 32
-
3
Dennis Cirken ↑ 80'
- 17
Coach
Tony Mowbray
Millwall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 5
-
3
Murray Wallace ↓ Scott Malone 83'
-
39
George Honeyman ↓ Callum Styles 66'
- 23
- 1
- 10
- 21
-
2
Dan McNamara ↓ George Evans 83'
- 8
- 15
Bench
- 4
-
6
George Evans ↑ 83'
-
20
Mason Bennett ↑ 66'
-
11
Scott Malone ↑ 83'
- 33
-
16
Jamie Shackleton ↑ 66'
-
17
Callum Styles ↑ 66'
Coach
Gary Rowett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alex Pritchard | 2 |
| Aaron Connolly | 1 |
| Trai Hume | 1 |
| Ellis Simms | 1 |
| Amad | 1 |
| Jake Cooper | 1 |
| Dennis Cirken | 1 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Millwall FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.81
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Millwall FC xG
I would bet for:
Sunderland AFC to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: No — clean sheet
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 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
81%
Draw or Millwall FC
43%
Sunderland AFC or Millwall FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 0
11.3%
2 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.5%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
5.1%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
4.3%
4 – 0
2.9%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Millwall FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 24% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Millwall FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.