Millwall v Blackburn Match Report & Stats: 1-0 – Ivanovic Seals It Late for the Lions
| Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
| Date | 21 December 2024 |
| Venue | The Den, London |
| Final Score | Millwall 1-0 Blackburn |
Millwall edged past Blackburn Rovers in a closely contested encounter at The Den. A late header from Millwall substitute Mihailo Ivanovic clinched the points, handing Blackburn their first loss in seven Championship games.
Millwall v Blackburn Match Report
The first half saw both teams struggle to create clear chances, with Millwall enjoying slightly more possession but failing to break down Blackburn’s disciplined backline. The visitors relied on their defensive organisation, with Danny Batth and Dom Hyam impressing in the heart of defence.
The game came to life in the second half as Millwall pushed for a breakthrough. Blackburn looked dangerous on the counter but lacked the clinical edge. The deadlock was finally broken in the 90+6th minute when Mihailo Ivanovic rose highest to nod in Ryan Leonard’s pinpoint cross.
Blackburn’s late efforts to equalise were in vain, and Millwall secured a morale-boosting victory under interim management following Neil Harris’s departure. According to top UK betting sites, the Lions were slight home favorites to come out on top.
Key Moments
- 76’ - Blackburn’s Harry Pickering leaves the pitch injured, a blow to the visitors.
- 90+6’ - Goal! Mihailo Ivanovic heads home from Ryan Leonard’s delivery to secure the win for Millwall. (Millwall 1-0 Blackburn)
Stats at a Glance
| Stat | Millwall | Blackburn |
|---|---|---|
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.47 | 0.36 |
| Ball Possession | 59% | 41% |
| Goal Attempts | 17 | 6 |
| Shots on Goal | 4 | 1 |
| Big Chances | 1 | 0 |
| Pass Accuracy | 64% | 56% |
| Touches in Opposition Box | 30 | 14 |
Lineups
Millwall (4-2-3-1)
Starting XI: Jensen (GK), Leonard (C), Tanganga, Wallace, Bryan, Saville, De Norre, Azeez, Emakhu, Esse, Langstaff.
Substitutes: Ivanovic, Bradshaw, Honeyman, Hutchinson, Mitchell, Roberts (GK), Watmore, Wintle, Baker.
Blackburn (4-4-2)
Starting XI: Pears (GK), Rankin-Costello, Batth, Hyam, Pickering, Cozier-Duberry, Tronstad, Travis (C), Cantwell, Gueye, Ohashi.
Substitutes: Dolan, Beck, Weimann, Hedges, Brittain, Buckley, Hilton (GK), McFadzean.
Pre-Match Predictions: Evaluated
- Blackburn Draw No Bet – ❌ Incorrect. Millwall’s late winner nullified this bet.
- Under 2.5 Goals – ✅ Correct. The low-scoring affair stayed comfortably under the threshold.
Blackburn’s defensive solidity couldn’t compensate for their lack of attacking threat, while Millwall showed resilience and made the most of their opportunities to claim the victory.
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