Bristol City v Millwall result
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Bristol City 4–3 Millwall — Bristol City won this Championship match.
The result
Bristol City beat Millwall 4–3 at Ashton Gate Stadium in the Championship on Saturday 17 August. Millwall have scored in eight consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Bristol City led 2–0 at half-time. The goals — Bristol City: Anis Mehmeti (3’), S. Armstrong (12’, assisted by Max Bird), Fally Mayulu (78’, assisted by Max Bird) and Scott Twine (88’, assisted by Joseph Williams); Millwall: Romain Esse (51’, assisted by George Honeyman), Thomas Bradshaw (54’ pen) and D. Watmore (64’).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Bristol City 2.74, Millwall 2.22, from 11 shots to 15 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
The bookings — Bristol City: Mark Sykes (50’); Millwall: Casper De Norre (49’) and Lukas Jensen (67’).
What it changes
With seven goals it was the highest-scoring match of round 2, across 12 matches.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Max Bird (Bristol City) 8.2, Romain Esse (Millwall) 7.2 and Joseph Williams (Bristol City) 6.8 led the match.
Next up
Bristol City next travel to Stoke City on 24 October 2026.
Millwall next travel to Portsmouth on 24 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Bristol City: Stoke City v Bristol City, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Millwall: Portsmouth v Millwall, Saturday 24 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Bristol City 4–3 Millwall · Championship
- Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium · Bristol
- Referee: S. Gill
- Head-to-head (last 6): Bristol City 2 · draws 1 · Millwall 3 · 1.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Bristol City 1W 2D 2L · Millwall 4W 0D 1L
Bristol City 4–3 Millwall (Championship): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 13 August 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Bristol City for / against | Line | Millwall for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.25 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.86 for · 5.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.86 for · 8.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.29 for · 12.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 8.86 for · 10.86 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.29 for · 4.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.43 for · 2.86 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 8.14 for · 11.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.14 for · 8 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.14 for · 1.14 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.29 for · 1.86 against n 7 Last 5 |
Bristol City
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Armstrong n 8 | 24.5 | 3.2 | 0.9 | — |
| F. Mayulu n 8 | 48.3 | 2.1 | 0 | — |
| T. Gardner-Hickman n 8 | 69 | 2 | 1 | — |
| J. Williams n 8 | 68.8 | 1.8 | 1.3 | G. Saville |
| Anis Mehmeti n 8 | 46.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 | D. Watmore |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Wells n 8 | 33.1 | 3.1 | 2 |
| S. Twine n 8 | 79 | 2.6 | 1 |
| S. Bell n 8 | 41.1 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| T. Conway n 8 | 52.4 | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| Anis Mehmeti n 8 | 46.3 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Wells n 8 | 33.1 | 1 | 0 |
| F. Mayulu n 8 | 48.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| T. Conway n 8 | 52.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| M. Bird n 8 | 78.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| K. Naismith n 8 | 59.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Knight n 8 | 76.4 | 2.8 |
| Z. Vyner n 8 | 82.9 | 2.4 |
| T. Gardner-Hickman n 8 | 69 | 2.1 |
| C. Pring n 8 | 89.4 | 1.9 |
| M. James n 8 | 78.8 | 1.7 |
Millwall
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Esse n 8 | 40.9 | 2.5 | 0.8 | — |
| D. Watmore n 8 | 54.5 | 2.3 | 0.6 | Anis Mehmeti |
| G. Saville n 8 | 72.3 | 1.9 | 3 | J. Williams |
| S. Hutchinson n 8 | 26.9 | 1.7 | 1.7 | — |
| Z. Flemming n 8 | 88.8 | 1.5 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Watmore n 8 | 54.5 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| M. Langstaff n 8 | 76.1 | 1.9 | 1 |
| R. Longman n 8 | 69.9 | 1.6 | 1 |
| Z. Flemming n 8 | 88.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| J. Cooper n 8 | 90 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Norton-Cuffy n 8 | 20.6 | 0 | 1.1 |
| D. Watmore n 8 | 54.5 | 1 | 0 |
| M. Langstaff n 8 | 76.1 | 0.6 | 0 |
| R. Longman n 8 | 69.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| S. Hutchinson n 8 | 26.9 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Emakhu n 8 | 43.8 | 4.4 |
| R. Leonard n 8 | 77.1 | 3.2 |
| G. Saville n 8 | 72.3 | 3 |
| D. McNamara n 8 | 80.8 | 2.8 |
| B. Norton-Cuffy n 8 | 20.6 | 2.7 |
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Match statistics & details
| Bristol City | Millwall | |
|---|---|---|
| 61% | Possession | 39% |
| 2.74 | Expected goals (xG) | 2.22 |
| 11 | Shots | 15 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 4 | Shots off target | 5 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 6 |
| 9 | Shots inside the box | 13 |
| 5 | Corners | 4 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 11 | Fouls | 12 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 2 |
| 517 | Passes | 319 |
| 82% | Pass accuracy | 68% |
Bristol City player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. O’Leary | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| G. Tanner | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Z. Vyner | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| R. Dickie | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| C. Pring | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Williams | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.9 |
| J. Knight | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| M. Bird | 90 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.9 |
| M. Sykes | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.5 |
| Anis Mehmeti | 62 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. Armstrong | 62 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| S. Twine sub | 28 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| F. Mayulu sub | 28 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| George Earthy sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
Millwall player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Jensen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.2 |
| R. Leonard | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5.9 |
| J. Cooper | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Bryan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| C. De Norre | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.3 |
| G. Saville | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.9 |
| G. Honeyman | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| S. Hutchinson | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| T. Bradshaw | 83 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| R. Esse | 77 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| D. Watmore | 77 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| D. McNamara sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.2 |
| A. Emakhu sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| M. Langstaff sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| T. Leahy sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Bristol City v Millwall — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-01-01 Bristol City 0–1 Millwall
- 2023-08-12 Millwall 0–1 Bristol City
- 2022-12-29 Millwall 0–0 Bristol City
- 2022-10-15 Bristol City 1–2 Millwall
- 2022-01-02 Bristol City 3–2 Millwall
- 2021-09-29 Millwall 1–0 Bristol City
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Bristol City and Millwall?
- In their last 6 meetings, Bristol City won 2, Millwall won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Bristol City and Millwall?
- Recent form — Bristol City 1W 2D 2L; Millwall 4W 0D 1L.
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