Millwall vs Derby: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Millwall prepare to host Derby County on October 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Millwall, currently 13th in the standings with 15 points from 12 games, trail the leaders by 10 points. They've earned 8 points from 6 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Derby County, sitting 23rd with 7 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 6 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Millwall and Derby County have favored Millwall, with Millwall claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Portsmouth, Millwall recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Crocombe, Sturge, Cooper, Taylor, Crama, Mazou-Sacko, Metcalfe, Lisbie, Cundle, Neghli, Dykes. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Derby County's last outing came against Sheffield Utd, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Widell Zetterstrom, Hedges, Sanderson, Nyambe, Ward, Ozoh, Clark, Meister, Szmodics, Brewster, Morris. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Millwall are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Millwall and Derby County are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Millwall's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Derby County's games average 2.4 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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