Breaking: Millwall Hosts Formidable West Brom in Championship Clash; Lions Licking Wounds After Coventry Rout
LONDON, UK — Millwall faces a daunting task this Saturday as they welcome high-flying West Bromwich Albion to The New Den for Match Day nine of the EFL Championship. While Millwall sits in 12th position with 11 points, they’ll need to bounce back from a heavy 0-4 loss to Coventry City last time out, with manager Alex Neil under pressure to turn their fortunes around.
In stark contrast, West Brom sits pretty in 4th place, boasting 14 points after securing a hard-fought 0-1 victory over Norwich City. Manager Ryan Mason’s side has been in fine form, proving to be a tough nut to crack, and will be favourites going into this weekend’s clash.
This will be a rematch of their February encounter that ended in a 1-1 draw, but both sides have since undergone changes and improvements. Millwall welcomes back key players from injury, while West Brom has added new faces to bolster their squad.
With Millwall’s Achilles tendon rupture victim Lukas Jensen sidelined, all eyes will be on goalkeeper Steven Benda and the Lions’ defensive solidarity. Meanwhile, West Brom will look to their in-form striker Josh Maja and midfield maestro Alex Mowatt to lead the charge, as they aim to continue their impressive run and heap more misery on their struggling hosts.
Millwall vs West Bromwich: Championship Clash at The Den
Match Day nine of the EFL Championship brings a tantalizing clash as Millwall welcomes West Bromwich to their den, The New Den. Here’s what you need to know ahead of this Saturday’s showdown.
Team Form
Millwall, sitting in 12th with 11 points, come into this game fresh from a heavy 4-0 defeat to Coventry City. Manager Alex Neil will be looking to bounce back and halt their three-game losing streak. Their last win came against Birmingham City on August 25th.
🚨 Did you know? Millwall’s last three home games have seen over 2.5 goals scored. Could this match follow suit?
West Bromwich, currently fourth with 14 points, have had a mixed bag of results recently. A 1-0 win over Norwich City last time out was sandwiched between losses to Burnley and Reading. Manager Ryan Mason will be hoping to secure back-to-back wins and climb further up the table.
Head-to-Head
When these two sides last met in February, they played out a 1-1 draw. But over their last five meetings, West Brom have come out on top three times, drawing once, and losing once.
Injury Update
Millwall will be without Lukáš Jensen, who suffered an Achilles tendon rupture, while West Brom’s squad is fully fit ahead of the game.
Last Starting XIs
Millwall (vs Coventry City, 1-4): Benda, Harding, Crama, Cooper, Bryan, M. Sacko, Mitchell, Neghli, Cundle, Emakhu, Ivanović
West Brom (vs Norwich City, 0-1): Griffiths, G. Campbell, Mepham, Phillips, Taylor, Mowatt, Molumby, S. Iling-Junior, Price, M. Johnston, Maja
📊 Pro tip: Keep an eye on Josh Maja (West Brom). The clinical striker leads the Championship’s scoring charts with seven goals.
What the managers have to say
Alex Neil (Millwall): “We need to respond. We’ve had a tough week, but we’ll bounce back. It’s important we get a result against West Brom.”
Ryan Mason (West Brom): “It’s a tough place to go, but we’re confident. We know what we’re capable of, and we’ll give it our best.”
FAQs
Q: Who are the favorites to win?
A: West Brom arrive as favorites, given their better form and league position.
Q: What’s the best way to watch the match?
A: Sky Sports subscribers can catch the game live on Sky Sports Football.
Q: When’s kick-off?
A: The game kicks off at 3:00 PM BST (10:00 AM EST) on Saturday, October 8th.
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