Millwall 2-0 Stoke City: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes' post-match review of Millwall 2-0 Stoke City in the Championship on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Well, what a cracking performance from Millwall, eh? They've gone and done it again, securing a solid 2-0 victory over Stoke City at home. It's their third win on the trot, and you can see the confidence oozing out of them. The Lions have been in fine form, and this result certainly wasn't a surprise given their recent run of form. They've now extended their unbeaten streak to four games, and it's clear they're hitting their stride at just the right time.

Stoke City, on the other hand, will be gutted with this result. They came into this match on the back of a decent run, but Millwall just had their number today. The Potters couldn't find a way through, and it's back to the drawing board for them. They'll need to regroup quickly if they want to keep pace in the Championship.

Looking at the stats, you might think Stoke City had the upper hand with 59% possession, but football isn't just about keeping the ball, is it? Millwall made the most of their 41% possession, and their efficiency in front of goal was the difference. They also had a higher success rate with dribbles at 67%, compared to Stoke's 36%. It's those little moments of quality that can turn a game, and Millwall certainly capitalised on them.

The corner count was close, with Millwall edging it 3-2, but it's the yellow cards that caught my eye. Millwall picked up two, while Stoke only had one. It shows the Lions were willing to put their bodies on the line to secure the win. All in all, the stats tell a story of a game where Millwall were clinical and Stoke just couldn't find the breakthrough.

The game's turning point came early, with Millwall scoring in the 10th minute. That early goal set the tone for the rest of the match, putting Stoke on the back foot right from the start. It's always tough to come back from an early deficit, and Stoke struggled to find their rhythm after that.

The second goal in the 21st minute sealed the deal for Millwall. It was a quickfire double that left Stoke chasing shadows. Those two goals were the key moments that decided the match, and Millwall's clinical finishing was the difference on the day.

Millwall lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, and it worked a treat for them. No real surprises in the starting XI, with Max Crocombe in goal and a solid back four of Leonard, Crama, Cooper, and Sturge. The midfield was controlled by Mazou-Sacko and De Norre, while Azeez, Smallbone, and Ballo provided the creativity behind Ivanovic up top.

The impact of the substitutions can't be overlooked either. Millwall made four changes throughout the game, and it kept the momentum going. Azeez, in particular, had a standout performance, and his contribution was crucial in securing the win.

Stoke City also opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, but it didn't quite click for them today. Johansson was between the sticks, with a backline of Tchamadeu, Phillips, Wilmot, and Bocat. The midfield duo of Seko and N'Zonzi tried to dictate play, but it was the attacking quartet of Cissé, Rigo, Thomas, and Boženík who struggled to make an impact.

Stoke made five substitutions in an attempt to change the game, but it was too little, too late. No standout performances from the Potters, and they'll need to regroup quickly to get back on track.

Femi Azeez is our Ladbrokes' Man of the Match, and rightly so. He scored a crucial goal, created a big chance, and made a key pass in the game. His performance was pivotal in Millwall's victory, and he showed why he's a key player for the Lions.

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs Stoke City (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs West Bromwich Albion (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Coventry City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Swansea City (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Millwall (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Wrexham (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Middlesbrough (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Norwich City (H)

Sitting pretty in 3rd place with 20 points, Millwall will be looking to keep their momentum going when they face Leicester City on October 25, 2025 at 15:00. Leicester are in 8th with 17 points, so it won't be an easy game, but Millwall will be confident after this result. They'll need to stay focused and keep their winning streak alive.

Dropping to 6th place with 18 points, Stoke City will be eager to bounce back when they take on Portsmouth on October 25, 2025 at 12:30. Portsmouth are in 15th with 13 points, so it's a game Stoke should be targeting for a win. They'll need to regroup and come out firing if they want to get back on track.

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