Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall — Match Preview
Ewood Park plays host to a pivotal Championship clash on Saturday, 20 December 2025. The mood in the two camps could not be more different. Blackburn Rovers sit precariously in 20th place with 22 points, winless in their last five matches and glancing nervously at the relegation zone. Conversely, Millwall are flying high in 4th place with 35 points, defying expectations despite a negative goal difference. The Lions will be looking to bounce back immediately from a disappointing home loss to Hull, while Rovers are desperate to turn a string of draws into a vital win.
Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall — Match Info
- Competition: EFL Championship (Matchday 22)
- Venue: Ewood Park, Blackburn (Capacity: 31,367)
- Date: Saturday, 20 December 2025
- Kickoff: 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET | 10:00 ET
- Referee: Sam Allison (ENG)
Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall — Match Stakes
Blackburn Rovers (20th — 22 pts):
- Win → Moves to 25 pts; creates crucial breathing room from the bottom three
- Draw → Extends winless run to 6 games; keeps the pressure on manager John Eustace
- Loss → Could be dragged into the relegation zone if teams below them win
Millwall (4th — 35 pts):
- Win → Moves to 38 pts; solidifies playoff grip ahead of the festive period
- Draw → Keeps them in the top 6, but risks losing ground to Leeds/West Brom
- Loss → Back-to-back defeats could see them tumble out of the playoff spots in a tight table
Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall — Team News
Blackburn Rovers:
- Injury Crisis: The hosts are decimated at the back and in midfield.
- Wharton S. — Out (Achilles Tendon Injury)
- Carter H. — Out (Injury)
- Hedges R. — Out (Knee Injury)
- Forshaw A. — Out (Hamstring Injury)
- Alebiosu R. — Out (International Duty)
Millwall:
- Midfield Depletion: Key midfielders De Norre, Luongo, and Mitchell are all sidelined.
- Azeez F. — Out (Suspended – Red Card)
- Jensen L. — Out (Achilles Tendon Injury – Starting GK Missing)
- Smallbone W. — Out (Hamstring Injury)
- Coburn J. — Out (Muscle Injury)
Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Blackburn Rovers
- 13/12 — 1–2 vs Portsmouth (Championship)
- 10/12 — 1–1 vs Oxford Utd (Championship)
- 03/12 — 1–1 vs Ipswich (Championship)
- 29/11 — 1–1 vs Wrexham (Championship)
- 27/11 — 0–1 vs QPR (Championship)
Millwall
- 13/12 — 1–3 vs Hull City (Championship)
- 11/12 — 1–1 vs Derby (Championship)
- 06/12 — 1–0 vs Bristol City (Championship)
- 29/11 — 3–2 vs Southampton (Championship)
- 27/11 — 1–0 vs Sheffield Wednesday (Championship)
Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 18/04/2025 — Blackburn 4–1 Millwall (Championship)
- 21/12/2024 — Millwall 1–0 Blackburn (Championship)
- 06/03/2024 — Blackburn 1–1 Millwall (Championship)
- 25/10/2023 — Millwall 1–2 Blackburn (Championship)
- 08/05/2023 — Millwall 3–4 Blackburn (Championship)
Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Blackburn Rovers (4-2-3-1)
Pears; Brittain, Hyam, Batth, Pickering; Tronstad, Travis; Weimann, Dolan, Cantwell; Gueye
Millwall (4-2-3-1)
Sarkic; Leonard, Tanganga, Cooper, Bryan; Saville, Honeyman; Watmore, Esse, Langstaff; Ivanovic
Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall — Impact Bench
Blackburn Rovers: Ohashi (Goal threat), Rankin-Costello (Versatility)
Millwall: Bradshaw (Experience), Emakhu (Pace late on)
Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall — Tactical Analysis
Blackburn Rovers
Rovers have been tough to beat (three draws in five) but lack a cutting edge. With Scott Wharton and Hayden Carter out, their defensive depth is tested. They rely heavily on Tyrhys Dolan and Todd Cantwell to create openings between the lines. Against a physical Millwall side, they must move the ball quickly to avoid getting dragged into a scrap.
Millwall
Neil Harris’s side thrives on chaos. Despite a negative goal difference, they find ways to win tight games. However, missing their starting goalkeeper (Lukas Jensen) and key midfielders (De Norre, Mitchell) leaves their spine vulnerable. Expect them to bypass midfield with direct balls to the strikers and rely on set-pieces, where Jake Cooper is a constant menace.
Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall — Key Battles
- Hyam vs Ivanovic — aerial duel in the box
- Travis vs Saville — a gritty battle for midfield scraps
- Dolan vs Leonard — pace and trickery vs defensive discipline
- Pears vs Watmore — stopping the counter-attack
Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall — Spotlight Players
Blackburn Rovers — Tyrhys Dolan
In a team struggling for goals, Dolan’s energy and creativity are the spark. He needs to find space against a Millwall midfield missing its primary ball-winners.
Millwall — Romain Esse
The young winger is one of the brightest talents in the league. With Femi Azeez suspended, the creative burden falls on Esse to unlock a makeshift Blackburn defense.
Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall — Prediction
Blackburn Rovers 1–1 Millwall
Blackburn are the draw specialists of the league right now, and Millwall are missing key components of their defensive spine (Jensen/De Norre). While Millwall are higher in the table, Ewood Park is a tough place to go when you have a depleted squad. A gritty, low-quality stalemate seems the most likely outcome.
Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall — Betting Insights
- Under 2.5 Goals — Likely (Both teams missing key attackers/creators)
- Draw — Value Bet
- Both Teams to Score — YES
Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall — Where to Watch
- UK: Sky Sports+ (Red Button)
- International: iFollow (Select Regions)
Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall — FAQs
Q: When is the Blackburn vs Millwall match?
A: The match kicks off on Saturday, 20 December 2025, at 15:00 GMT.
Q: Is Lukas Jensen playing for Millwall?
A: No. The goalkeeper is out with an Achilles tendon injury.
Q: Who is the favorite?
A: Millwall are slight favorites based on league position, but the odds are very balanced due to injuries.
Q: Can I watch the match on TV in the UK?
A: It will be available via the Sky Sports+ Red Button service.
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