Derby County 1-1 Millwall: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Derby County 1-1 Millwall in the Championship on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Derby County and Millwall played out a 1-1 draw at Pride Park. The game remained goalless for much of the contest, with Derby holding more possession but struggling to break down Millwall’s defence early on, as yellow cards for Callum Elder and Liam Thompson disrupted their rhythm. Millwall, coming off three straight wins before this, looked solid on the counter but couldn’t find a breakthrough until late.

The deadlock was broken in the 81st minute when Derby’s Matt Clarke scored an own goal to put Millwall ahead, shifting momentum towards the visitors. Derby responded quickly, equalising in the 88th minute through an own goal from Millwall’s Jake Cooper, salvaging a point. This result extends Derby’s poor run, with just one win in their last five league games, while Millwall maintain their strong form in the promotion hunt.

Derby County edged possession with 55% compared to Millwall’s 45%, allowing them more control in midfield and leading to 11 corners against Millwall’s 7, though they couldn’t convert that dominance into clear chances. Successful dribbles favoured Derby at 38 to 27, showing their players were more effective in beating opponents, but the match saw a total of five yellow cards, with Derby picking up two and Millwall three, reflecting a scrappy affair without any reds or penalties.

Substitutions played a role late on, as Derby made five changes including Rhian Brewster replacing Andreas Weimann and Lars-Jørgen Salvesen coming on for Ben Brereton Díaz at 67 minutes, followed by a triple switch at 85 minutes where Ebou Adams replaced Liam Thompson, Kayden Jackson came on for Callum Elder, and Corey Blackett-Taylor took over from Sondre Langås. Millwall used four subs, starting with Aidomo Emakhu replacing Ra’ees Bangura-Williams at 68 minutes, then Danny McNamara for Femi Azeez and Joe Bryan for Alfie Doughty at 89 minutes, before Macaulay Langstaff came on for Thierno Ballo in the 90+2nd minute, but no assists were recorded amid the own goals that decided the score.

The match turned in the closing stages with two own goals defining the result. Millwall took the lead in the 81st minute when Derby defender Matt Clarke turned the ball into his own net, giving the visitors an unexpected advantage after a period of pressure. Derby hit back just seven minutes later in the 88th minute, as Millwall’s Jake Cooper scored an own goal to level things up, ensuring both sides shared the spoils.

Substitutions added energy, with Derby’s triple change at 85 minutes bringing on Ebou Adams, Kayden Jackson and Corey Blackett-Taylor in place of Liam Thompson, Callum Elder and Sondre Langås respectively, while Millwall’s late switches included Danny McNamara and Joe Bryan entering at 89 minutes for Femi Azeez and Alfie Doughty. Disciplinary issues marked the game too, with early yellow cards for Derby’s Callum Elder at 3 minutes and Liam Thompson at 19 minutes, plus Millwall’s Femi Azeez at 78 minutes, Danny McNamara at 90+1 minutes and Macaulay Langstaff at 90+6 minutes, but no reds shifted the balance.

Derby County lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation, with Matt Clarke anchoring the back three and players like Callum Elder and Liam Thompson providing width before their early yellow cards. Partnerships in attack involved Ben Brereton Díaz and Andreas Weimann until their substitutions at 67 minutes, when Lars-Jørgen Salvesen and Rhian Brewster came on to bolster the forward line. Late changes saw Ebou Adams, Kayden Jackson and Corey Blackett-Taylor enter at 85 minutes, adding fresh legs in midfield and attack.

Millwall set up in a 4-1-4-1 shape, relying on Jake Cooper’s presence in defence and Femi Azeez’s runs from midfield until his yellow card at 78 minutes and substitution at 89 minutes. The system allowed for solid protection in front of goal, with Alfie Doughty contributing on the flank before Joe Bryan replaced him late on. Aidomo Emakhu came on at 68 minutes for Ra’ees Bangura-Williams to inject pace, while Danny McNamara and Macaulay Langstaff entered in the dying minutes, picking up yellow cards shortly after.

Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match was Max Crocombe, who stood out with four crucial saves to keep Millwall in the game despite conceding one goal. His performance included one clearance and one punch, helping to repel Derby’s pressure, especially from their 11 corners. Crocombe’s efforts were key in securing the draw for the visitors.

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Millwall (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Leicester City (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Swansea City (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Watford (H)

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Derby County (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Bristol City (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Southampton (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Portsmouth (A)

Derby County have just drawn 1-1 at home to Millwall, leaving them in 15th place on 27 points after a run of form that includes only one win in their last five league games, with recent losses to Leicester City, Middlesbrough and Watford highlighting their struggles. They now face Sheffield Wednesday away on 15 December 2025 at 20:00, with the opposition bottom of the table in 24th on -9 points. This match offers Derby a chance to pick up points and climb away from mid-table mediocrity.

Millwall have just drawn 1-1 away to Derby County, keeping them in 3rd place on 35 points following a strong streak with three wins in their previous four league outings, including victories over Bristol City, Southampton and Sheffield Wednesday. Their next fixture is at home to Hull City on 13 December 2025 at 15:00, against a side currently 6th on 31 points. A win here could solidify Millwall’s promotion push and widen the gap over chasing teams.

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