Millwall 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Millwall 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The first half at the Den saw Millwall edge possession but struggle to break down a resolute Sheffield Wednesday defence, with the visitors picking up two yellow cards before the break—Liam Cooper booked at 42 minutes and Dominic Iorfa at 45+1. Neither side managed to find the net, as chances were limited despite Millwall’s pressure through corners and dribbles. Sheffield Wednesday held firm, keeping the scoreline goalless heading into the interval.

Millwall made a double change at 61 minutes, with R. Bangura-Williams replacing C. Neghli and F. Azeez coming on for T. Ballo, which injected fresh energy. The breakthrough came at 71 minutes when F. Azeez scored for Millwall, assisted by A. Doughty, giving the hosts a deserved lead. Sheffield Wednesday responded with substitutions of their own, including J. Lowe for S. Ingelsson at 73 minutes and L. Palmer for L. Cooper at 79 minutes, but they couldn’t equalise despite late efforts, as Barry Bannan picked up a yellow at 88 minutes and further changes at 90 minutes saw R. Johnson replace H. Amass and J. Thornton come on for S. Fusire.

Millwall dominated possession with 55% compared to Sheffield Wednesday’s 45%, which allowed them to control the tempo and rack up nine corners against five, creating more set-piece opportunities that kept the pressure on. Their 55 successful dribbles dwarfed Wednesday’s 22, highlighting better individual skill in advancing the ball and contributing to the decisive goal.

The hosts used all five substitutions effectively, with key changes at 61 and 72 minutes bringing on players like F. Azeez and D. McNamara, who helped secure the win, while Wednesday’s four subs came later and couldn’t turn the tide.

Discipline favoured Millwall with zero yellow cards against Wednesday’s three, potentially disrupting the visitors’ rhythm without leading to any reds. Millwall recorded one assist leading to their sole goal, and with no penalties or injury-time strikes for either side, the stats underline how the Lions’ superior control and timely substitutions edged them to a narrow victory.

The game’s turning point arrived at 71 minutes when F. Azeez netted Millwall’s winner, assisted by A. Doughty, shortly after Azeez had entered the fray at 61 minutes in a double substitution that also saw R. Bangura-Williams replace C. Neghli. This goal shifted momentum decisively, rewarding Millwall’s persistent pressure. A. Doughty was then substituted off at 72 minutes for D. McNamara, maintaining the hosts’ structure.

Sheffield Wednesday’s discipline issues compounded their challenges, with yellow cards to L. Cooper at 42 minutes and D. Iorfa at 45+1 disrupting their first-half efforts, followed by B. Bannan’s booking at 88 minutes. Their late substitutions, including L. Palmer for Cooper at 79 minutes and double changes at 90 minutes with R. Johnson for H. Amass and J. Thornton for S. Fusire, aimed to salvage a point but came too late to influence the result.

Millwall lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, providing a solid defensive base while allowing their attacking midfielders to support the lone striker effectively. Standout partnerships included the midfield duo anchoring play, which helped maintain possession, and the wide players linking well with the forward line to generate dribbles and corners.

Sheffield Wednesday deployed a 3-4-2-1 shape, focusing on a compact back three to absorb pressure and wing-backs to provide width. Key roles saw the two attacking midfielders trying to create chances behind the striker, though partnerships in midfield were tested by early bookings.

F. Azeez earns Man of the Match for his decisive impact after coming on as a substitute at 61 minutes, scoring the only goal of the game at 71 minutes to secure the win for Millwall. His fresh legs and clinical finish turned the match in the hosts’ favour, standing out in a tightly contested affair.

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Portsmouth (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Preston North End (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Birmingham City (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Oxford United (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Millwall (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Sheffield United (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Southampton (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Norwich City (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs West Bromwich Albion (A)

This hard-fought 1-0 victory boosts Millwall’s confidence in the Championship, showcasing their ability to grind out results at home. They’ll look to build on this momentum in their next fixture, aiming to convert dominance into more consistent points.

Sheffield Wednesday will rue their disciplinary lapses and inability to capitalise on spells of play in this narrow defeat, leaving them to reflect on a tough away day. Their next match offers a chance to regroup and address defensive vulnerabilities for a stronger showing.

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